How safe (or dangerous) is for Americans to visit Lviv, Ukraine

Many people think that Ukraine is a no-go zone and it is too dangerous to visit it now. However, as in every military conflict and war regions, there are safer and not so much areas.

For example, Lviv in Western Ukraine is a completely safe place to visit with full of vibrant life and culture here. Two Americans from California just visited Lviv and share their recent travel experience.

[jake]

I traveled to Lviv in April from United States by myself. I meet up with my friend from Zaporizhzhia. It was an awesome trip, used Airbnb and walked this whole area of this video. It was my first trip to Ukraine and will not be my last. I am disabled and felt safe everywhere in the city. Great video Orest!

[duppern]

I visited Lviv a month ago. Loved it. Went pubcrawling with some awesome Ukrainians.

[joelrabinowitz]

I also came from the UK to Lviv in April this year to do some volunteering work at Front Line Kitchen, and absolutely loved the city. I can echo the same message: I felt safer walking around there than I do in London. A wonderful place and I will be back!

[briankeefe]

Mental health care is super important at this point in time super happy to see an American going the extra mile for people who need it Slava Ukraini from Chicago Illinois USA 🇺🇸

[JPLT]

I was in Lviv last month. I had a great time. I’m going back in June.

[ПаніПончик]

I was in Lviv for the New Year 2022, wonderful city! The airport is shut in Lviv, going in to Ukraine today is not so easy as it was.

[travelwithrexandjosh]

Thanks again Orest! We really appreciate the way you helped communicate travel instructions so people can get to Ukraine during the war. We felt safe during our entire time in the Lviv Oblast. It was wonderful to meet Dr. Aleksander Filts and his team in Lviv who are treating those with schizophrenia. We are very impressed with the quality of work they are doing in Lviv to help those who suffer from this mental illness, and we look forward to partnering with them on projects in the future. We are now looking at planning more trips to Lviv in the coming months.

[evanguillen]

I am from Sacramento California so this is super cool for me!! THANK YOU!

[Walk_Tall]

Nice video, Orest! Keep up the good work!

[evanguillen]

I have a friend from Melitopol so I know first hand how different the areas of safety are. SLAVA Ukraini! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

[cartierperfume]

I went to Lviv in April and thought it was beautiful and vibrant. It's sad to see the windows boarded up in the beautiful Opera house. But what really matters is that the Opera House is still giving performances! It's Inspiring.

[chirperg]

Orest your videos are always informative and constructive. Keep up your good work you are doing a good job. We in the UK will always be at your side.

[shooster]

Fantastic interview. So glad that you are highlighting mental health and PTSD issues. What a wonderful man to come there and build bridges.

People going as tourists are contributing vital money to the economy and can also perhaps give one day while there connecting with some volunteer or professional group according to their skill or interest.
I would love to go and if it's possible for me too, I would volunteer at one of the animal shelters which have had to take in and rescue so many war refugee pets and street dogs and cats.. just walking some dogs or spending social time with them or cats would be what I could do to contribute. I hope I will go there and do that.

[RangerFromTheNorth]

You did it again Orest, covering a less-publicized aspect to war. Focus in other media will be mainly on attacks and politics of this Russian invasion and understandably so. But you're helping to fill this void by covering topics that are hard to find and in this genuine journalistic format. I haven't been to Ukraine yet and I'm from NYC, so I'm sure I would feel safer in Lviv and most places West of Bakhmut, which is like 80% of the country😄. Ukrayina Peremozhe

[evanguillen]

I hope to one day visit Lviv after the war, I love Ukrainian people and culture and have a best friend from IF! SLAVA UKRAINI!

[carolwilliams]

Wonderful. I hope more people who like travelling will go to Lviv. Everything they buy there helps Ukraine's economy. They need that so go, go, go, anyone who desires to do so. Go help them by spending there on hotels, food and tourism.

[christinabolch]

Thank you for your video. We'll be going in July to visit my stepson in Novovolynsk ❤️We haven't seen him in 4yrs😭I was worried about our trip, but not anymore🥰

[Ozgrade]

Thanks for a great video. Most people who are in other countries would automatically assume that foreiners should stay out of the Ukrain for the momement as they have quite a lot on their plate - with fighting the war. But this video shows us that Ukraine is still open for business, and is still welcoming. So if people visiting the safe parts of Ukrain can help with their economy, then lets do it. Slava Ukraine.

[pacifist]

That was a refreshing dicussion. Another Lviv youtuber Nastya Verba has talked about her war depression. It must be very common problem in Ukraine. She can help travellers who want to visit Lviv. She has made great guides for tourists.

[angelagammill]

I finally made it your great city, I came to volunteer and it’s been pleasant so far. I was impressed with your videos of Lviv!