The Tunnel of Love - Walk Amidst the Greenery
The Tunnel of Love Ukraine is possibly the most
romantic place on earth and definitely a hidden gem waiting to be discovered in
the Ukraine. It is known for being a favorite place for couples to take
morning or evening strolls. If you’re planning to surprise your significant
other on Valentine’s day, ditch the usual trip to Disneyland and book
your trip
to Ukraine.
Not many people outside of the Ukraine have heard of the
tunnel of love. However, we are sure due to the perfect Instagrammable shots
and its ranking as one of the most romantic places in the world, it will be
flooded with tourists from around the globe in the not too distant future
Fun Facts
The tunnel of love is a 3km abandoned railway line. But yes
trains still run along the tunnel of love so keep an eye (and ear) out for
oncoming trains! We didn’t think trains still run this route and almost got
hit!
Lovers visiting the Tunnel of Love today have Odek plywood
factory to thank for the carefully sculpted tunnel. Were it not for their
business, which transports relies on the railway to transport plywood from
their factory through the “tunnel” to Klaven railway station, the tunnel would
in all likelihood be completely overgrown.
Vampires lurk in the tunnel. Seriously hundreds, if not
thousands of blood-thirsty mosquitoes, sit waiting in the trees ready to attack
their helpless victims (us)! I have never been attacked by such ravenous
mosquitoes in plague-like numbers. After a while, you just accept your fate is
to be a human blood bag. Gross.
In the cold war era trees were planted close to the railway
line to conceal secret weapons and vehicles transported to the soviet military
base. Even today you can find the railway line diverges: to Odek plywood
factory to the right and to a secret Ukrainian military base to the left.
Apparently, there is luggage store at Rivne train station.
We didn’t see said store?
Location: Ukraine
Best time to visit: May
How to reach: Fly to Ukraine and take a bus or train to
Rivne. Get to Rivne train station where you’ll be able to see the tunnel.