Trukhaniv Island is an island on the Dnipro River, located opposite the central part of Kyiv, between the main channel of the Dnipro to the west and one of the arms of the Desna river’s mouth—Chortoryi—to the east. Its area is about 450 hectares. Today, the island serves as a popular recreational zone featuring numerous beaches, water stations, sports facilities, restaurants, and holiday homes, and it is well-landscaped and connected to the right bank by the Pivnichny and Parkovyi pedestrian bridges.
During the times of Kievan Rus, the settlement of “Olzhychi” was located on the island’s territory and belonged to Princess Olga.
Origin of the Name
Researchers believe that the name “Trukhaniv Island” may originate from the name of the Kipchak (Polovtsian) Khan Tugorkan. According to legends, in the late 11th century, this area housed the residence of his daughter, who was married to Kyiv’s Prince Sviatopolk.
Landscape and Natural Conditions
The modern landscape of Trukhaniv Island is shaped by the last glaciation and the flow of the Desna and Dnipro rivers. The island is situated in the Desna Delta, where the river surrounds it on two sides. The territory features diverse natural zones, including dense forests, open spaces, and floodplain areas that change periodically due to seasonal flooding.
This varied terrain creates favorable conditions for a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including species under protection. Among the island’s wildlife are roe deer, red deer, hares, moose, and beavers.
Muromec park
Protected Natural Area
Trukhaniv Island is a conservation area where natural landscapes and habitats of wild animals, plants, and insects have been preserved. It is a popular destination among Kyiv’s cyclists for weekend rides. The northern part of the island remains a wild natural zone with dirt trails, while the southern section, beyond the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge, features a designated cycling path. This route connects to Kyiv’s city center, leading to Khreshchatyk via the Parkovy Pedestrian Bridge.
Tryzub Island
Tryzub Island is a small, uninhabited island located near Trukhaniv Island. It is part of the Desna Delta and is surrounded by the Chortoryi branch of the river. The island is covered with dense vegetation and serves as a natural habitat for birds and other wildlife. It remains largely untouched by human activity, making it an important ecological area within Kyiv’s urban landscape.
Its shape resembles the symbol of Ukrainian statehood. The route around it is popular for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).
X-Park Sports Village
X-Park is a modern recreational complex built on the natural resources of Trukhaniv Island.
Here, you can find a cableway for wakeboarding, kayak and SUP rentals, as well as bike rentals. Visitors can also stay overnight, relax in a sauna in the evening, and take a swim in the Dnipro or Desenka rivers. Organized one-day trips around Trukhaniv Island and its surroundings also start from here.
Bicycle rental near Muromec Park and an island map for cyclists from
