Beech forest: why the air in Vojvodina heals at the cellular level

Why the beech forest is a world of its own

The beech forests of the Carpathians are not just trees. They are one of the oldest and most valuable natural areas in Europe, part of an ecosystem recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. And they change with each season, making it seem like you are visiting a different place.

The Ukrainian Carpathians are home to the largest number of beech forests in Europe. Individual trees can be up to 400 years old and up to 45 meters tall. These trees have survived all wars, all winters, and all human storms.

Our resort Voevodyno is located in a quiet tract surrounded by a beech forest on the slopes of the mountains. The forest around the resort creates an atmosphere in which relaxation feels special. Stepping over the threshold, you find yourself among majestic beech trees, natural silence and fresh air that fills every breath.

Spring in the beech forest is the most underrated time. Before the beech is covered with leaves, the sun breaks through its branches and in this rare light the first flowers bloom on the forest floor. Snowdrops, cornflowers, anemones live only a few weeks, until the crown of green leaves above them finally closes.

Spring in Vojvodina is also the awakening of forest sounds. Woodpeckers, thrushes, larks, finches. Birds simultaneously start their morning by singing at five in the morning with such intensity that you just want to lie down on the grass, close your eyes, listen and enjoy these perfect melodies.

In summer, the beech forest becomes different. Above the head, a green tent barely lets in the sun's rays, which draw moving ornaments on the ground, a soft litter of last year's leaves absorbs the sounds of footsteps, blueberries, strawberries, and later chanterelles and russula hide between the roots of the beech trees and wait for a careful look. The forest in summer is a place where one thinks best and where it is easiest to stop thinking altogether, focusing only on oneself and the incredible beauty of nature.

In autumn, the forest around Voevodyno turns into a living picture of autumn colors. Yellow, orange, copper and burgundy shades intertwine and sway from the light breath of the wind. Morning fog between the trees, sunlight through the golden leaves, a quiet rustle underfoot - these are not figurative words, but the everyday atmosphere of this place.

In winter, when the leaves fall, what is not visible in summer is revealed – mountains, distant slopes, neighboring ridges. The forest becomes transparent and mysterious at the same time. Without leaves, the trees show their true character: the bends of the branches, the special gray texture of the bark, the scale of the trunks, which you do not notice in summer. In winter, the air becomes sharper and cleaner, literally taking your breath away.

The benefits of beech forest: the secret of phytoncides

Beech is rightfully considered the lung king of Transcarpathia. Unlike coniferous forests, which can sometimes be too heavy for people with cardiovascular diseases, air treatment in the mountains with beech forests, which create a mild microclimate, is extremely effective.

Trees emit phytoncides - volatile organic compounds. By inhaling them, we literally turn on the body's self-cleaning mode. Beech leaves have a large evaporation area, which maintains ideal air humidity. These are the best natural inhalations for recovery from megacities, smog and lingering colds.

Researchers note that the variety of green shades in nature has a positive effect on a person's emotional state, creating a sense of harmony and security. That is why walks in a beech forest so easily relieve stress and help restore strength. This is the oldest and most effective way to treat depression and burnout.

Even a short stay in a beech forest helps reduce stress levels and improve well-being. In Vojvodina, the forest comes right up to the cottages, so you can start your therapy even by simply opening the window in the morning.

You can go for a walk before breakfast and it will be a better start to the day than any coffee. If you are not afraid of the dark, choose an evening forest promenade to hear what a real Transcarpathian night sounds like.

Forest as part of recreation in Vojvodina

Walking through the forest is wonderful in itself, but our resort has created all the conditions for you to absorb the benefits of nature with every cell of your body. At your service:

• riding along beech trails - communication with our Hutsulyk horses is an element of powerful hippotherapy. The rhythmic movements of the horse combined with the forest air relax deep muscles, relieve stress and set the mood for positivity;
• hiking in the forest or hiking trails to the mountains, where you will conquer picturesque low mountain ranges with forests, meadows and magnificent views;
• trout fishing – a meditative process by the water among the silence of the trees is an ideal way to relax and be alone with your thoughts;
• picking mushrooms and berries – the area around Vojvodina is rich in these gifts of the forest. This is a great way to spend time in nature and fully relax;
• visiting our SPA complex – hot ones are waiting for you tubs with healing herbs, various massages, traditional bath, Turkish hammam, outdoor and indoor indoor pools, salt room, cedar phytobark;
• active entertainment – rope park, Zip-Line route, tennis court, archery, cycling, and in winter there is an opportunity to enjoy skiing on our ski slope, sledding and tubing, which will add drive and pleasure to your vacation.

A vacation in Vojvodino is more than a change of location. It is an opportunity to be among the old beech forest, take a deep breath and feel how your inner balance gradually returns. Here, nature works quietly and imperceptibly, but its effect will be felt long after you return home.

To experience the atmosphere of the beech forest in person, book number in one of our hotels or cottages via online form on the website or contact our managers at contact phones.