A double-sided view postcard from 1990, showcasing the tourist zone and the “Hutsulshchyna” tourist base in the city of Yaremche, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard features two views. The top image shows a panorama of the tourist zone set against a forested Carpathian mountain slope, featuring the base’s buildings and a parking area with buses (including a prominent red Ikarus) and cars. The bottom image provides a detailed view of the wooden “Hutsulshchyna” restaurant building, constructed in the traditional Carpathian style with log walls, a shingle roof, and decorative wood carvings.
Historical note
The “Hutsulshchyna” tourist base and restaurant complex were constructed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, quickly becoming a symbol of Carpathian tourism. The architecture relies heavily on local Hutsul folk woodworking traditions, famously constructed without nails in its exterior design. It served thousands of Soviet-era tourists annually.
Present day
Today, the “Hutsulshchyna” restaurant continues to operate as one of the region’s most famous ethnographic and culinary landmarks. The wooden building has preserved its authentic exterior and interior design, drawing numerous visitors who come to see the nearby Probiy Waterfall.
Location (map)
Address: 285 Svobody St, Yaremche, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
Coordinates: 48.439400, 24.539700
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of the Hutsulshchyna restaurant and former tourist complex near the Probiy Waterfall in Yaremche.
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts a panoramic view of the tourist area and a close-up of the wooden “Hutsulshchyna” restaurant in Yaremche in 1990.
- What architectural style was used for the main building? It was built using traditional Carpathian (Hutsul) folk wooden architecture without using nails in its exterior components.
- What natural landmark is located nearby? The famous Probiy Waterfall on the Prut River is located immediately adjacent to the site.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Yaremche from 1990.
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