Volochysk
This town in western Ukraine on the Zbruch River, Volochysk has served as a significant border crossing point between Russia and Central Europe, with its paired riverside position alongside Pidvolochysk giving it a distinct twin-town character. First recorded in 1463, it sits on a major east-west highway and rail corridor, with the wider Khmelnytskyi region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population18,474
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.7 mi
Volochysk: quick answers
Where is Volochysk?
Volochysk is in Ukraine, about 44 km28 miles in a straight line from Ternopil.
How do you get to Volochysk?
The nearest airport is Ternopil (TNL), about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Volochysk?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is July, with about 104 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Volochysk?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 3 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Volochysk?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Zbarazh and Terebovlia.