Pohulianka Park in Lviv: Forest Park, Ponds and Walking Routes

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5 May 2025
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Pond with a stone islet in Pohulianka Park in Lviv

Pohulianka Park in Lviv is a forest park of about 100 hectares in the city’s Lychakiv district. Beech, hornbeam and pine grow here, the Pasika stream runs through the park with a cascade of ponds, and long alleys wind between the hills. Pohulianka is protected as a botanical natural monument of local importance.

It is one of the quietest green spaces in Lviv: people come here to walk forest paths, go for a run or sit by the water away from the tourist centre.

Where Is Pohulianka?

Information board of Pohulianka forest park with a park map — An information board with a map of Pohulianka.

The forest park lies in the Lychakiv district, between Pasichna, Vashynhtona and Zelena streets and the Pohulianka area. Its northern part borders the Botanical Garden of Lviv University. It is easy to get here from the city centre by public transport.

The History of Pohulianka

The history of the area goes back to the 15th century: its many springs made Pohulianka one of the city’s main sources of water. In the 17th century the land belonged to the city’s burgomasters and was known as Attelmayer’s Apiary.

In the early 19th century lawyer Franciszek Węgliński set up an estate here, and the area became known as “Węgliński’s Grove”. In 1821 it was bought by restaurateur Johann Distl, who planted a park. Later the land passed to Jan Klein, who built a brewery here.

Work on turning the area into a city park began in 1940, and a forest park design was developed in 1962.

What to See in the Park

The Pasika Stream and the Ponds

Long pond with stone banks in Pohulianka Park — One of the ponds on the Pasika stream.

The central axis of the park is the Pasika stream, one of the sources of the Poltva river. Along the main alley it forms a cascade of ponds where ducks live. Benches line the water, so this is the most popular place to rest.

A Forest in the City

Forest path among trees in Pohulianka Park in Lviv — A forest path among beeches and hornbeams.

Unlike classic city parks, Pohulianka consists mostly of woodland. Beech, common hornbeam and pine dominate, with oak, maple, ash, birch, alder, spruce and metasequoia also growing here. In spring the slopes are covered with wood anemones.

Traces of the Past

The park still has a water collection structure built in 1839 and the remains of Jan Klein’s brewery. They are a reminder that Pohulianka was once not only a forest but also a place of leisure and business.

Alleys and Walking Routes

Wide alley with a lawn and juniper bushes in Pohulianka Park — One of the park’s wide alleys.

According to the municipal company Parky Lvova, the forest park has more than 14 km of alleys, about 8 km of which are lit in the evening. Wide paved alleys are suitable for pushchairs and bikes, while narrower dirt paths lead deeper into the woods and up the hills.

Pohulianka is popular with runners and dog owners, and on hot days the trees provide deep shade.

Pohulianka with Children

Ducks on a pond in Pohulianka Park in Lviv — Ducks on the pond.

Children usually spend the most time by the ponds with ducks. The Centre for Children’s and Youth Creativity of Halychyna is located near the park.

How to Get to Pohulianka

According to Parky Lvova:

from Vakhnianyna Street: trams No. 1 and 7, stop “Pohulianka”;
from Pasichna Street: buses No. 40, 47a, 92, 138 and minibuses No. 19, 23, 27.

Public transport routes change, so check them in a journey planner app before you go.

Other Parks in Lviv

If you enjoy Pohulianka, explore other green spaces in the city too: Stryiskyi Park, Znesinnia Park, Ivan Franko Park and Na Valakh park.

Where to Stay

Pohulianka lies outside the historic centre, so it is convenient to stay in the centre and come here for half a day. Browse our apartments in Lviv: the Old Town is within walking distance, and Pohulianka is easy to reach by public transport.