All Ukraine Prypiat

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Prypiat

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Prypiat, Ukraine

Updated December 11, 2024

Email

Unusual Attractions in Prypiat

Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
6 miles from Prypiat
11 miles from Prypiat

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Prypiat

In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Prypiat, Ukraine

Disaster Areas 5
Nuclear 5
Abandoned 4
Soviet History 3
Chernobyl 3
Soviet Architecture 2
Ghost Towns 2
Disasters 2

Prypiat Leaderboard

Recent Prypiat Activity

Stories About Prypiat

A mural celebrating Russian space exploration remains on the wall at Prypiat’s abandoned post office, which once served nearly 50,000 residents.

Tragedy Lingers Inside Chornobyl's Abandoned City

It’s been nearly 40 years since a reactor exploded at this Soviet nuclear power plant, but disaster has a long half-life.
by Matthew Christopher

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More