Where? See 5 locations hidden very interesting places in its slums. Davichi mountains, lake, desert, airfield, many trees, and ancient estates. We promise – it will be interesting!
1. Krasnokutsky arboretum
Krasnokutsky Arboretum is one of the oldest in Ukraine, and certainly the oldest in the region. It can be called the work of Ivan Karazin, who is considered the first Ukrainian biologist. He received 17 hectares of land from his father and planted a garden on them. He took into account the natural relief, arranged terraces, organized drainage. He also created two ponds with a special microclimate for certain plant species. Ivan Karazin traveled a lot and brought new exhibits from each country – from China, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and more. Thanks to his work, more than 50 species of plants have appeared in Ukraine for the first time, which have never grown here before.
Currently, the park features a little more than 350 species of plants, including the Ginkgo biloba tree, Chinese ash, Japanese sophora, vinegar, and ship wood. The area is well equipped – clean alleys, springs with drinking water, gazebos, and other tourist infrastructure. Admission is free for all, guided tours. Distance from Kharkiv: 94 km. How to get there: from the bus station №2 by bus to the village of Krasnokutsk.
2. The Kulikowski estate (Interesting Places)
The Kulikowski estate is one of the oldest buildings of this type in the Kharkiv region. It was built in the XVIII century by Colonel
Kulikovsky and was finished by his son. Once there was a whole complex of premises – in addition to a luxurious estate with columns, a greenhouse, a stable, a poultry house, a water mill were built. They planted a garden with terraces and created several artificial ponds. They even built their church of the Archangel Michael.
After the death of Kulikowski’s son, his daughters were unable to maintain the estate and sold it. Even though part of the farm
buildings was dismantled into bricks, the main building of the estate was preserved. Now the Rokytnia Agrarian Lyceum is located on the premises of the estate, the staff of which mainly maintains it in a normal condition. The church, which was a warehouse in Soviet times, is now in operation.
Distance from Kharkiv: How to get there: by bus “Kharkiv-Rokytne” from the bus station “Cold Mountain” or by electric train from the South Station to the station Ordivka, from where you will have to walk another 3 km.
3. Salt lake
The water here is quite salty, so it is easy to swim and dive – not very much. Locals say it heals wounds well. And they believe that
the lake is very deep – about 2 km, and at its bottom is a drilling rig. Currently, the process of its gradual desalination is underway. Distance from Kharkiv: 117 km. How to get there: by bus from the bus station №1 “Kharkiv-Kegychivka”, and walk a little.
4. Weber Manor
The Weber estate (or Weberivka) is located on the edge of the village of Pervukhinka. Locals call it a castle, but it is still a classic
manor house where the German Weber once lived. He worked at the factory of the tycoon Koenig, located nearby – in the village of Guta. And the tycoon himself settled close – in the estate Sharivka, which is the next location on the list. Therefore, their visit should be combined so as not to go twice in the same direction.
The territory of the estate is huge – 4 hectares. The total area of all buildings reaches 1,200 m2, the largest of which is a three-story estate with 15 rooms made of red brick. There is a park nearby where you can find the remains of a fountain. In Soviet times, there was an orphanage in Weberivka, but now it seems to be privately owned. After all, in 2020 they tried to sell it. It is unknown whether they sold, but the message disappeared from the bulletin boards. Therefore, you should take the opportunity to visit the estate for free.
Distance from Kharkiv: 75 km.
How to get there: by suburban train with transfers “Kharkiv-Pasazhyrskyi-Lyubotyn” and “Lyubotyn-Gubarivka” or
“Lyubotyn-Guty” depending on the schedule and day of the week. Next – go on foot.
5. Sharivska estate
The first owner of the estate was the landowner Olkhovsky, who built it in the early XIX century. Then it passed into the hands of sugar magnate Koenig, under whose ownership it acquired its current appearance – “overgrown” with stables, pheasants (yes, such a word exists), outbuildings and a park with a linden alley and centuries-old oaks, the oldest of which celebrated its 600th anniversary. In the center of the ensemble is a palace with 26 rooms, which is even partially preserved decoration and furniture.
Distance from Kharkiv: 74 km.
How to get there: by bus from the bus station №2 in the direction of Krasnokutsk to the village of Sharivka.
