Every person undoubtedly dreams of an interesting, eventful and unforgettable journey. Rest is an integral part of a fulfilling life. Many tourists don't just want to spend their free time on the golden beach. They want to see as many picturesque places as possible, get to know in more detail the history of another country, its traditions, rituals, inhabitants and local flavor. To achieve these goals, it is not at all necessary to wait for the onset of summer. Indeed, in the winter season, cities look mesmerizing and fabulous. In addition to the special atmosphere, most of them provide active leisure options ( ski resorts etc.).
Stay at home all 10-14 days new year holidays is not exactly an encouraging prospect. Travel is a more logical solution. Recently demanded are tours to Belarus in winter. There are a huge number of routes and places in this country that you simply need to visit. Here every tourist will find rest for himself: calm, active, informative, or exclusive.
It should be noted that Belarus has a rather mild and favorable climate. Therefore, even in the height of winter, the temperature here does not exceed 9 degrees below zero, with moderate humidity and the absence of gusty winds. Such a favorable climate is conducive to active hiking in picturesque places (thickets of forests and Pushcha, hiking along city streets and parks), active rest - sledding, skiing, snowboarding. After such a trip, thyristors have unforgettable experience and a lot of positive emotions that will last for a long time.
Recommendations for finding good winter tour to Belarus
In order for the journey to take place on a carefree note, it is worth initially deciding correctly on travel company... It is she who will take upon herself all the worries about the selection of the approaching tour, paperwork (booking hotels, buying tickets, finding a guide, transfer, insurance, etc.). The most logical thing is to cooperate with trusted and well-established tour operators.
The White Bird Tours agency specializes in organizing winter tours to Belarus. Here each client can choose the most suitable option for himself - whether it is a pre-holiday time or just a winter trip around Belarus. Namely:
- christmas tours;
- New Year in Belarus;
- new Year's holidays - winter rest in Belarus with children;
- new Year's holidays - rest on the eve of the holidays;
- Tours to Santa Claus - for children and their parents.
Going on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve, or just in the beautiful winter months on such a journey, everyone can feel the traditions, learn more about the peculiarities of the celebration in this country. Interesting entertainment programs, festive dinners, exciting excursions (with well-thought-out routes), comfortable rooms, impeccable service, picturesque nature - all this is an integral part of winter tours to Belarus.
There is a wonderful saying: "They do not seek good from good." So why do we strive to distant countries in search of exotic things, the best places, if not far away there is a whole sea of \u200b\u200bopportunities for the highest quality winter holidays in Belarus?
What can you offer to those wishing to spend winter vacancies in Belarus with the benefit of body and soul? Of course, traditional types of recreation - active, wellness and excursion, or a successful combination of both.
The most popular are:
- winter excursions in Belarus;
- winter fishing;
- rest in ski resorts;
- wellness rest in sanatoriums;
- winter trekking;
- rest in cottages.
At the same time, it is quite possible to organize an ideal symbiosis, for example, a wellness holiday in a sanatorium with an excursion one. Or, while relaxing in a ski resort, set aside time for traveling to the most interesting places in the country: why not? Well, and, of course, it remains very popular winter holidays in Belarus, which can be called "health improvement for the lazy." Those who choose this option rent comfortable cottages outside the city, and live for their own pleasure, getting the opportunity to be alone with nature, retire from business, at least for a while forget the city bustle
Rest in Belarus: winter excursions
What can you see in the country if you have planned a winter vacation in Belarus and want to spend it with maximum benefit for yourself?
Grodno is one of the oldest cities country, and unique monuments of ancient architecture have been preserved on its territory - Borisoglebskaya (Kolozhskaya) church, the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier, the Nativity of the Theotokos monastery.
Amazingly beautiful Old Castle and New Castle, Old bridge in Grodno, Grodno necropolises and the city park "Grodno Switzerland" are open to tourists throughout the year. A tour of the most interesting places of the city for 14 hours will cost you about $ 20.
In Brest you can visit St. Nicholas cathedral, Holy Cross Church, walk along the oldest street in the city - Sovetskaya, and, of course, visit memorial complex Brest Fortress: the cost of an excursion trip will be about $ 15.
If you spend your winter holidays near Vitebsk, be sure to visit the city and visit the Annunciation Church, a 12th century shrine, see the Assumption Cathedral, walk along the Vitba embankment - it is good even in winter.
In Gomel, it is worth taking photos while walking through the palace and park ensemble: the palace of the Rumyantsevs Paskevichs is incredibly beautiful. The Sozh River Embankment, Lebyazhy Pond, Elias Church, Peter and Paul Cathedral - all these attractions allow you to get a lot of vivid impressions from getting to know Gomel.
Mogilev is fabulously beautiful. Local historians even singled out seven of his wonders in a separate list. Therefore, if your winter vacation in Belarus is scheduled for the near future, or even next year, be sure to visit the Cathedral of the Three Saints, visit St. Nicholas Cathedral, go to the Mogilev Regional Drama Theater, take a picture of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The cost of excursions depends on their duration and the way they are conducted For example, a 5-hour bus tour around Minsk will cost you $ 10, and a trip to Khatyn from Raubichi will cost $ 15. Themed excursion tours around Belarus with visits to architectural monuments or natural reserves are also very popular among guests of the country. Most often they choose a trip to Belovezhskaya Pushcha - national reserve. Bus tour Belovezhskaya Pushcha - Kamenets will cost you 120 thousand, while you will be provided with hot coffee and tea on the route.
Winter fishing in Belarus
For those who are “sick” of winter fishing in an amicable way, any frost is not a hindrance to going on the ice. Some consider winter fishing to be a special kind of hobby, exquisite, subtle, not for the masses, and also argue that the winter catch can be much larger than the summer one.
In Belarus, indeed, winter fishing can be very successful, because a huge number of lakes and rivers in the country allows you to find "your" hole. There are more than 2.5 thousand lakes in the Belarusian Poozerie alone, and many of them enjoy the fame of a “fishing spot”.
For winter fishing in Belarus, professionals most often use a jig with a nozzle. The second most popular fishing tool is the nod rod. Some give preference to the "rewinder", but only spoons and balancers go to a large predator. In addition, those who know a lot about winter fishing very often use girders for pike fishing, for example.
Any fishing in winter time requires particularly thoughtful training and equipment. Those who come to sit with a fishing rod in 10-15-degree frosts should have:
- warm (preferably waterproof) clothing;
- thermal underwear;
- be sure to wear a hat with earflaps and mittens;
- natural down socks;
- warm shoes;
- a winter tent if you like.
Do not forget about hot tea in a thermos, although "seasoned" people use a different way of heating.
The price for ice fishing is the total cost of equipment, equipment, and, of course, bait. For example, 10 grams of bloodworm in a store costs 2500, but in order to keep it from freezing, they usually buy about 500 grams for the day of fishing.
If you want to spend your winter vacation, relaxing on the shore of the reservoir and going on the ice every day, the best option would be to rent a cottage. Moreover, along the coast of the most "fishy" places you can choose cozy and comfortable accommodation. The Berezina River, Narochanskie Lakes, Svisloch, Dnieper, Chigirinskoye Reservoir, Svityaz Lake, Neman River and Braslav Lakes - but you never know where you can spend your vacation, enjoying the buzz from a good bite during the day, and spending the evening by the fireplace in a cozy cottage.
But do not forget that the state strictly controls fishing even in winter, and therefore use only permitted methods of winter fishing. And remember that the size of your catch should not exceed 5 kg per day, otherwise the price for the pleasure of fishing in winter will increase many times over.
Holidays in ski resorts
So, if you are a representative of a part of humanity that welcomes a healthy lifestyle, are young and energetic, full of strength and hope, most likely you will prefer an active holiday in Belarus in winter. And you will do the right thing! After all, even without leaving the capital region, you can spend your vacation at a ski resort - one of the three most famous.
It so happened that the elevated terrain, which gives the most opportunities for organization active rest in winter in Belarus - snowboarding, tobogganing, skiing - is located in the capital region. And therefore, the most famous and popular ski resorts are also located near Minsk.
RGC "Silichi"
RHC "Silichi" was built 32 km from Minsk, so you can get to the resort by public transport if you live in one of the capital's hotels. But no less attractive is the option of renting country cottages near Minsk, so those who prefer to be closer to nature during their holidays choose cottages and recreation centers in Belarus in winter. You can also get to Silichi from Vitebsk, because the RHC is located only one and a half kilometers from the intersection of the Zhodino-Deniski highway with the Minsk-Vitebsk highway. Therefore, for motorists moving along the Vitebsk highway in the direction of Logoisk, you need to turn right at the sign "RGTs Silichi". The RHC offers a full range of services for active and passive recreation, developed infrastructure, excellent transport links with the city. Seven ideally equipped tracks, a skating rink (and in the summertime - a gym), lifts, rental points. By the way, those who are just planning a vacation in Belarus in winter 2013 can come to Silichi without the appropriate equipment: you can rent a complete ski or snowboard set. For the first one per day you need to pay from $ 25, and the second costs $ 15. Those who do not risk getting on skis or a board can rent a sled - it will cost $ 5 per hour; renting a snowblade in a separate arena costs $ 5. For beginners on the slide, there are comfortable and safe inflatable sleds. The cost of the lift varies around $ 3-4, on weekends it is slightly more expensive. So the prices for winter holidays in Belarus are quite reasonable.
As for a comfortable rest after an active day on the highway, a network of cafes, two restaurants, a comprehensive service point, Wi-Fi Internet, a mini-market - all this allows you to organize your leisure time as you see fit. You can stay in a hotel town or chalet houses on the territory of Silichy. As an option for those who prefer quiet comfortable housing away from noisy tourists - cottages near Minsk.
GSOK "Logoisk"
GSOK "Logoisk" - following the leader one more ski resort in the Minsk region. It is located 32 km from the capital and its main source of pride is the illuminated tracks. The capacity of the four-seat cable car is 2 thousand people per hour. In addition, a drag lift has been built in Logoisk.
There are trails for masters and novice skiers - tourists who have started skiing for the first time can train on the training slope. Services of instructors, rental of equipment, rent of "cheesecakes" - inflatable sleigh, the presence of a snow cannon - all this cannot but rejoice tourists who have read reviews of winter holidays in Belarus and who have come to spend their holidays in Logoisk.
The Raubichi resort is a resting place for those who know a lot about such a relatively new sport as roller skiing. The ski roller track in Raubichi is a source of pride for the country: after all, it was built in accordance with the highest world standards and passes through a picturesque forest area. Ice skating enthusiasts also come to Raubichi: a luxurious new skating rink can give odds to all other skating rinks in the country. Tourists can stay in one of two small hotels on the territory of the sports center, or choose the option of comfortable accommodation in a cottage.
On the territory of the HC "Solnechnaya Dolina" in Minsk (mn Kurasovschina) there is a professional snow park. There is everything here to "take your soul away": equipment rental, lifts, sleds, snowboards. To spend your winter vacation here, you need to book a cottage rental in Minsk in advance: there is no home base in Solnechnaya Dolina.
The same conditions are in the "Yakutskie Gory" - an active recreation park. Despite the fact that in the Yakutsk Mountains rental of snowmobiles, snow tubing, snowboards, classic sledges, and, of course, skis is organized, accommodation on the territory of the snow park is not provided. You can come here for a day - ride, and back. But, judging by the reviews about holidays in Belarus in winter, the best option is, nevertheless, to rent cottages. In this case, you get a full and comfortable rest at home, and spend the day on the track. As for the cost of equipment rental, a ski kit on a weekday will cost you about $ 7-8 in the first hour and about $ 5. - each subsequent one. You will have to pay for a snowmobile at the rate of $ 5 per kilometer traveled, so, in general, the prices for holidays in Belarus in winter are quite acceptable.
Sanatoriums of Belarus in winter
If you intend to come to Belarus in winter to one of its many sanatoriums, then you should proceed from the main purpose of your visit: recovery. Therefore, we choose a specialized medical and health-improving institution, and already on the spot we are guided by what is so interesting to see in the vicinity of the sanatorium.
Sanatorium "Belorusochka"
The Belorusochka sanatorium is located 7 km from Minsk and is the only sanatorium in the country specializing in the treatment of diabetes. It is located in an ecologically clean area, on the banks of the Drozdy reservoir. Many vacationers practice a combination of recreational and sightseeing. To do this, the guests take a course of treatment in a sanatorium - kursovka, but live in rented comfortable cottages. The combination of medical procedures and interesting trips is the best opportunity to spend a health-improving vacation in Belarus in winter. The cost of living and treatment in "Belorusochka" depends on the level of comfort of the room and varies from $ 30 to $ 120 per day for residents for citizens of the near and far abroad.
In 20 km from Minsk in a pine-deciduous forest there is a sanatorium "Yunost", where you can come with a health-improving or sanatorium-resort voucher. Family trips, recreation for elderly people, treatment, prevention - the range of services provided by Yunost is wide enough. Here you can relax for $ 50 per day, or, choosing more comfortable conditions, pay $ 80 per day.
Sanatorium "Energetik", which is in the Grodno region, is located on the banks of the Volpyansky reservoir and specializes in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Treatment and rest in this health resort will cost you from $ 35. per day up to $ 150.
The sanatoriums of the Brest region and Vitebsk, Gomel and Grodno, Mogilev or Minsk will be a good option for you to recover and get acquainted with the culture, history, architecture of the country if you are visiting Belarus for the first time.
Whichever of the sanatoriums you choose for your winter holidays in Belarus, it is worth working out an alternative option for living in a more comfortable cottage than a room in a sanatorium. In this case, you will not be tied to the internal regime of the sanatorium and will be able to dispose of your time at your own discretion. Indeed, in Belarus there are many amazingly beautiful and interesting places for curious guests.
Winter trekking in Belarus
Trekking is a fairly new and fashionable activity for those who, not having special physical data and excellent health, want to hike in the most beautiful corners of the country. For the elderly and children, for teenagers and young people, recreation in Belarus in winter is offered by recreation centers and included in their program
interesting hiking trips. Special preparation for such radial excursions is not needed, and therefore organized groups of tourists resting at the bases can make pilgrimages to the most interesting and beautiful places.
Winter trekking
For example, the Aktam recreation center in the Vitebsk region is located in the depths of a mixed forest, and those wishing to go to the shore of Lake Vazha, the most beautiful lake in Belarus, can take a hike. Nearby there are also lakes Obsterna, Uklya, Nabista, where "penguins" from the nearby villages and recreation centers come for the winter.
Such recreation centers as Drivyaty, Leoshki, Zolovo, Lode are known to lovers of outdoor recreation, and therefore not only residents of neighboring regions come here, but also tourists from other countries - Russia and Ukraine. The cost of accommodation and meals (from $ 40 per day per person) does not include trekking, and if they are conducted by an instructor, they are paid separately.
Choose for winter hiking any region of the country can be. Each of the areas can offer guests their own unique locations. In the Brest region, for example, many recreation centers are located near the national park, and trekking to these protected areas is especially popular. Base "Beloe Ozero", "Komarovo", hunter's house "Pruzhanskiy" or "Ivatsevichskiy" - they all accept those wishing to relax throughout the year. The cost of living here is from $ 20, depending on the conditions and service.
Winter recreation in Belarus at the bases is especially popular on holidays - at Christmas, before the New Year, as well as during the winter holidays for children. The cost of recreation at the bases of the Gomel region, such as Lyaskovichi, Pansky garden, the hunter's house "Khoiniksky", does not depend on the season, and, on average, is from $ 30 per day per person. This includes accommodation and meals.
Recreation center "Syabry"
In the Minsk region, recreation centers "Belarusbank", "Alesya", "Syabry", "Pleschenitsy", "Priroda-Lux", "Lydia", "Globus" can organize not only winter trekking in the vicinity, but also centralized sightseeing trips... Accommodation and meals at these bases will cost you $ 25 and more. Winter trekking in snow-covered forests, protected thickets and frozen rivers especially attracts photographers. After all, only in winter can you take photographs of fish swimming under the ice, tree branches openwork from frost, silvery frosty expanses of fields.
Photo amateurs book accommodation at the recreation centers in advance, but owners of cottages can offer more comfortable living conditions, especially since the cost of living in them does not exceed the payment for a place at the recreation center.
Winter holiday in cottages
Another popular winter type of recreation in Belarus is business tourism and corporate vacation in cottages. Its advantages are obvious, and, as well as a high level of comfort, as well as very pleasant prices for cottages, this type of vacation is very popular. After all, when you are going to relax with your team, you are renting not one or two rooms, but a whole house! And at the same time at your service baths and saunas, a pool and a garden, a barbecue and a barbecue. Add to this the cozy crackling of firewood in the fireplace, soft dim light in the guest room, warm and comfortable sleeping rooms and you will understand that no one, even the most fashionable type of relaxation in a boarding house or hotel can be compared with rest in a country house. Yes, and do not forget that country cottages, most often, are located in a forest zone, not far from rivers and lakes, in ecologically clean places.
Any team is strong not only by teamwork for a common cause, but also by the ability to spend free time together. That is why every leader must understand that a friendly and close-knit team does not appear out of nowhere, it must be created, nurtured, tempered. Including corporate events.
Cottage for New Year
The best opportunity for corporate events, seminars, trainings, trainings, joint trips to nature is provided by rented cottages. Meetings with business partners in an informal setting are not excluded. By the way, they say that it is this type of communication with business colleagues that brings the maximum benefit and is the most effective.
In a free atmosphere, you can discuss the most pressing professional issues and come to a consensus, because rest and communication in an informal stop leads to trust and openness. For colleagues, a winter vacation in cottages in Belarus is an opportunity to celebrate Christmas and New Year in nature, launch a luxurious fireworks display into the night sky, cook the best New Year's dishes on an open fire, and after a real Russian bath, jump into a snowdrift or plunge into an ice hole. In urban conditions, you cannot allow yourself this! And how nice is the evening spent in front of the fireplace with flickering coals, with a boring conversation with friends and a glass of a good skate.
For like-minded people - fishermen or hunters - vacation in cottages gives its advantages. Firstly, it is a high degree of comfort, which is especially important for people who spend the entire winter day outdoors. And, secondly, close proximity to nature and places of permitted hunting and fishing.
Corporate vacation in cottages always leaves very fond memories, and if there is a photographer among vacationers, then beautiful photos. Any company vacationing in nature in a close circle, in a separate house, is devoid of inclinations from other vacationers with recommendations about the volume of music, the time of day for entertainment, comments about decency and decency. Indeed, in a cottage you are only your team, and do not interfere with anyone else in their own way to enjoy life.
So, whatever one may say, a winter vacation in a country house is great! , as a rule, you can for $ 150-$ 300 for the whole house for a day. If we consider that the house can be designed for accommodation, often from 10 to 20 people, then simple mathematical calculations show that one vacationer accounts for only about $ 15 per day.
On our website you can find a cottage or a manor house for an unforgettable vacation in best price! We are waiting for your visit!
Corporate events and parties in the cottage are a great solution!
Belarus is often viewed as a former Soviet republic, or as a close and familiar neighbor, but not as an exciting travel destination. In this article, we will try to dispel this stereotype and tell you about where to relax in Belarus in winter.
There is a choice for every taste: from sanatoriums and ski resorts to the shining lights of large cities, you can combine both. There are always attractions that are interesting to see at any time of the year.
Weather in Belarus in winter - what to expect?
The type of climate in the country - moderate continental, in the west passing from the sea to the continental due to the influence of the air masses of the Atlantic. The seasons are not very pronounced, extreme temperatures are rare.
Precipitation is abundant, but most of it falls in the summer months.
Winter in Belarus is mild and humid. Thaws are frequent, although the snow cover is usually dense and lasts a long time, especially in the northern regions, which is good for skiing and sledging.
Average air temperature is -3 ° C, and the average minimum is -15 ° C, the average maximum is + 5 ° C. In some areas, snow is sometimes interspersed with rain. The sun rarely peeps out, more typically cloudy skies. In addition, dense fogs appear until mid-December.
Winter weather in the north colder, and in the south it is warmer and softer, this difference is quite noticeable, so choose a location for spending your holidays in accordance with your plans.
It is thanks to such a non-severe climate that it is comfortable to spend a winter vacation in nature, doing active pastime and walks.
Winter holidays
A popular option is to rent cottages outside the city, this is called "Health improvement for the lazy" - no tiresome routine, fresh air and unity with nature will help you get in shape.
In the last decade, the country has become more and more Europeanized, and the level of tourism is growing accordingly.
Since in winter prices for airplanes / trains and accommodation below, you can get a piece of Europe for almost nothing, especially since you don't need a visa to visit Belarus.
The best places
Let's start with ski resorts... There are no mountains in Belarus, but the hilly and ravine terrain made it possible to create conditions for skiing and snowboarding. You won't have to travel far from the capital, since the most popular ski resorts are located in the Minsk region.
- Logoisk is another famous ski resort in the Minsk region, famous for its illuminated slopes and a ski lift with a capacity of up to 2 thousand people per hour. The convenience here is that there are separate slopes for both professional skiers and training beginners, who can always help experienced trainers. And the snow cannon will be another joy for visitors.
- For those who do not want to be able to ski or snowboard without leaving the capital, there is a snow park on the territory of the Minsk HC "Solnechnaya Dolina"... It has everything you need: equipment rental, lift.
But you will have to take care of housing in advance, since this center does not have its own base.
- Yakut mountains also do not provide accommodation, but here you can rent not only skis and snowboards, but also snowmobiles, snow tubing and classic sleds. Again, we recommend that you rent a cottage nearby, as one day in the park will obviously not be enough, and the round trip can be tiresome;
- Raubichi resort known for having in its arsenal such an innovation as roller skis (a vehicle on wheels that imitate skis). Therefore, if you are a connoisseur of this sport or, on the contrary, want to get to know each other, feel free to come here. Raubichi cannot disappoint: there is a beautiful forest with a track, a large skating rink, two own hotels on the territory.
Where to go with children?
Children will surely enjoy all the activities that parents enjoy, but there are some things that will bring them special pleasure. For example, husky ride... This opportunity is provided by the picnic-hotel "Expedition" in Logoisk district of Minsk region.
It is especially pleasant for both children and adults to swim in the outdoor pools with hot water... Many sanatoriums arrange bathing in large wooden barrels right outside. Japanese baths are no less popular, there are many points with them throughout the country.
There are many camps for children and teenagers in Belarus, including those with winter shifts. One of the most famous:
- Zubrenok (Minsk Region);
- Only English Land (language camp on the territory of the sanatorium "Belarus");
- DreamCamp (language camp in Minsk);
- Health camp them. Gastello (the city of Zaslavl, Minsk region).
Which sanatorium should I go to?
The main purpose of the sanatoriums is health improvement, so choose a location based on this. Here we will try to list the best health centers.
- If you do not want to go far from Minsk, then the sanatorium is suitable for you "Belorusochka" 7 km from the capital. The specialization of this place is the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The sanatorium was built on the banks of the Drozdy reservoir, in an ecologically clean area.
Many vacationers prefer to combine treatment with an active pastime.
- Another sanatorium near the capital - "Lakeside"where the treatment of nervous diseases and the musculoskeletal system is carried out. For all guests there is a swimming pool with mineral water... The sanatorium is surrounded by picturesque birch groves.
- If you are going to the Mogilev region, the sanatorium will suit you "Pines"where the respiratory organs are restored. The sanatorium was built 350 km from the Dnieper. Unlike many sanatoriums, children are not only accepted here, but procedures are prescribed for them from the age of three.
- In the Grodno region, you should pay attention to two sanatoriums - "Energetik" and "Ozerny"... The first one conducts treatment of the musculoskeletal system, it is located on the bank of the Volpyansk reservoir. Ozerny is also an excellent health complex, which, among other things, will delight guests with a water park.
- Those who are drawn to pine forests can go to a sanatorium Borovoe in the Vitebsk region. After reconstruction in 2016, the sanatorium received the highest rating from the commission. There is a lot of entertainment for both adults and children.
Guests of the sanatorium are also taken out on excursions to local attractions.
What to see?
In winter, Belarus can surprise you with an abundance of entertainment and excursion activities.
Attractions and entertainment - photos
You can safely put in the first place Minsk: the capital is beautifully decorated for the New Year holidays, there are also many skating rinks, games for children. Also, the city is full of attractions that are no less beautiful in winter.
Very popular among tourists Grodnothat promises to give you a real winter fairy tale. In that old town with cobbled streets at every step you can find a sight of which there are a great many: the Old and New castles, Grodno necropolises, the Grodno Switzerland park and much more are beautiful at any time of the year.
A separate place for tourists is Mogilev... This beautiful city has many cathedrals and churches that deserve a visit. Parks, squares, the regional drama theater - all this cannot but attract visitors here.
If you are interested in attractions outside the cities, pay your attention to Mirsky and Nesvizhsky castles that are visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Also worth visiting are the Kossovsky Castle, the Brest Fortress and the ruins in Ruzhany.
Belarus is rightfully considered a very green country, and this is not surprising when you consider how many reserves and national parks there are:
- The biggest of these is Bialowieza Forest, founded in 1939 and protected by UNESCO since 1979. Its area is more than 1.5 thousand square kilometers, and more than 70 species of rare animals have been found on this territory. The park is located in the southwestern part of the country and part of it is located in Poland;
- Another beautiful nature reserve - Naroch National Park on the border of Minsk and Vitebsk regions. On its vast territory of 97 hectares there are 40 lakes, of which the most amazing are Naroch, as well as the blue lakes of Dead and Glublya;
- Smaller in territory, but unique in natural components is Polesie reserve... This amazing landscape is very similar to the taiga; there are no such forests anywhere else in the country. Here, not only flora and fauna are interesting, but also beekeeping - a special type of beekeeping.
In each of the listed reserves, there are car and walking tours, which must be ordered in advance. Such a trip will be unforgettable at any time of the year.
Car ride
Since Belarus is close to us neighbor, it is also a popular travel destination by car.
It should be borne in mind that in Belarus it is very strict with road rules and sometimes you can't get away with just a fine. Before entering the country, you buy a Green Card for a short period. Also remember that many roads in Belarus paid, especially those that connect Minsk with regional centers. It is better to take care of the payment in advance and yourself.
Now let's go directly to route:
- The first point can be assigned Minsk, having arrived here from Moscow along the E30 highway. But even before Minsk there are two interesting cities: Mogilev and Vitebsk, many travelers prefer to first stop at one of these points;
- The next destination is usually Brest... On the way there you can see many sights, for example, the Mir Castle and Stalin's Line;
In Brest itself, tourists are attracted by the Brest Fortress - an impressive building made of red brick, as well as the railway and archaeological museums, many religious sites.
- To the north of Brest, near the borders with Poland and Lithuania, there is a wonderful city Grodno, although it's more convenient to get there from Minsk than from Brest. We have already written about some Grodno places above, to which you can add the regional drama theater, the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier, the Cabinet of Curiosities and the pharmacy-museum;
- The south of the country is worth a visit Pinskfamous for his rich history and a huge variety of temples and monasteries. Mozyr and Gomel - all of this is located on the same road, which is convenient to travel from Brest. There is a very beautiful palace and park complex in Gomel. Also, this cozy town has fountains, interesting statues, a circus and several theaters.
Trains in Belarus never won't be boring, it doesn't matter if you think over each point in advance or drive where the road takes you. We hope our article has inspired you to big Adventure for this country.
Every year there are more and more places to go to in Belarus in winter - tourist infrastructure the country is actively developing, and this moment you can find an option for everyone. So which vacation destinations should you consider first?
Vacation with friends
Winter fishing will be a great pastime, because Belarus is famous for its lakes and rivers. There are more than two thousand lakes in the Belarusian Poozerie alone. You can fish with them on a jig with a nozzle, a nodding rod, a spinner and balancers, girders and other tackle. If you choose, pay attention to the places specially prepared for such a holiday. They are on the Berezina, Svisloch, Neman, on the Svityaz lake and, of course, on the Braslav lakes.
You can stop for fishing, as, indeed, for any other vacation, in a cottage, an agriturismo or at a tourist base. They are almost everywhere - the tourist housing sector is well developed.
Leisure
Despite the fact that there are no mountains in Belarus, fans of snowboards and skis will find worthy entertainment for themselves. There are several modern ski centers in the country.
- The Silichi ski center is located 32 kilometers from Minsk, in the Logoisk region. Four slopes with a drop of up to 100 meters, lifts, tubing tracks, jumps, skating rink and other entertainment - you will find all this in Silichi.
- Active winter holidays in Belarus cannot be imagined without visiting sports complex "Logoisk", which is 30 kilometers from the capital. The sports base has five tracks, a cable car, sled slopes, baths, saunas, etc.
- "Solnechnaya Dolina" - a complex within the city, where you can go skiing, snowboarding, tubing, spend time in a cafe.
- "Yakutskie Gory" is a park 37 kilometers from Minsk, where there is a 480-meter track, a lift, a shooting range and other entertainment.
- "Raubichi" is an Olympic base located 20 kilometers from Minsk, where athletes (biathlon and freestyle) prepare for performances.
If you are just starting out and want to visit one of the ski resorts, then do not forget to make up or ski to make your vacation a success. Be sure to include warm clothing, chapstick, and ski gloves.
A quieter sport is trekking, which is suitable for physically inactive people, retirees and children. it hiking routes by the most beautiful places countries. For example, you can visit the Aktam recreation center in the Vitebsk region, next to the picturesque lakes Ukly, Obsterna and Vazha. And there are such complexes all over the country, for example, in the Brest region it is "White Lake" and "Ivatsevichi", in Minsk - "Pleshynitsy", "Alesya" and "Syabry".
Wellness holiday
If you are looking for where to go to rest in Belarus in winter and improve your health, then at your disposal a large number of sanatoriums. When choosing a medical institution, pay attention to its specialization. For example, near Minsk, on the banks of the Drozdy reservoir, there is the Belorusochka sanatorium, which specializes in treating diabetes. In the sanatorium "Yunost", which is 20 kilometers from the capital, you can use a wide range of health services.
In case of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, you can visit the sanatorium "Energetik", which is located in the Grodno region. In each of the regions of the country, there are similar health institutions where you can have a great time and improve your health.
Excursion rest
If you are looking for an option where to go to Belarus by car in winter and want to see as much as possible, then pay attention to the country's historical heritage. You can see a lot within one daylight hours. What objects are of the greatest interest?
- The church in Gervyaty, the highest in Belarus. According to many guests of the country, it is not inferior in beauty to the famous European architectural structures.
- Museum of Old Believers in Vyatka, which houses the rarest exhibits of the 19th century and older.
- Turov crosses that seem to "grow" from the ground. Thousands of pilgrims come here every year. At the same time, you can visit Turov and look at the ancient castle with the remains of defensive structures.
- Borisoglebskaya (Kolozhskaya) Church, Nativity of the Theotokos Monastery Cathedral Church of St. Francis Xavier in Grodno - perhaps the most beautiful city in the country. It also houses the Old Castle and the New Castle.
- Brest Fortress, St. Nicholas Cathedral in Brest.
- Annunciation Church in Vitebsk.
- Palace of the Rumyantsevs-Paskevichs, Elias Church, Peter and Paul collection in Gomel.
- Cathedral of Three Saints, St. Nicholas Cathedral in Mogilev.
- Nesvizh Castle, Corpus Christi Church, Slutsk Brama, Nesvizh Town Hall and other sights located in and around Nesvizh.
- Mir Castle, located in the city of Mir, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
These are not all of the country's historical sights. You can make your own list of where to go in Belarus in winter, and get acquainted with its historical heritage in more detail.
Vacation with children
For those who are going to visit Belarus in winter and relax with children, we recommend the aforementioned cottages, health resorts and recreation centers, where there is entertainment for all family members. Great options are - national parks "Braslav Lakes", "Narochansky" and "Pripyatsky".
During the Christmas and New Year holidays, you can visit Belovezhskaya Pushcha. And not only to admire the bison and other animals, but also to visit the residence of Father Frost. Also, children will be able to ride horses, play various games.
With children you can visit one of the water parks:
- "Ozerny", near Grodno, offers a ride on two large slides and two smaller ones.
- The water park in Zhlobin, the main attraction of which is a spiral slide 72 meters long.
- Aquapark in Kobrin, where, in addition to entertainment, you can visit various health procedures, for example, a mud bath.
- Water park in Pruzhany, which is more interesting for young children.
- Aquapark in Molodechno, located in the local ice rink and where entertainment can be combined.
- The Lebyazhy water park in Minsk is the largest complex that has everything for active recreation with children and not only: water attractions, swimming pools, entertainment areas, cafes, baths, saunas, surfing simulators, foam fountains, etc.
If you cannot decide where to go in Belarus in winter, you can always combine different types of recreation and get a charge of positive energy for a long time.
