Is it worth going to Belarus in winter? Winter holidays in Belarus. What to choose? About to travel abroad

About interesting, rich and unforgettable journey, undoubtedly, every person dreams. Rest is an integral part of a full life. Many tourists want not only to spend 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. You don't have to wait until summer to achieve these goals. Indeed, in the winter season, cities look fascinating and fabulous. In addition to the special atmosphere, most of them provide active options recreation ( ski resorts and so on.).

Staying at home for the entire 10-14 days of the New Year holidays is not exactly an inspiring prospect. A more logical solution is to travel. Recently in demand are tours to Belarus in winter. Present in this country great amount routes and places that simply must be visited. Here every tourist will find a vacation for himself: calm, active, educational, or exclusive.

It is worth noting that Belarus has a fairly mild and favorable climate. Therefore, even in the midst 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 walking By picturesque places(thickets of forests and forests, hiking through city streets and parks), active recreation - sledding, skiing, snowboarding. After such a trip, the thyristors remain unforgettable experience and a lot of positive emotions that will last for a long time.

Recommendations for finding a good one winter tour to Belarus

In order for the trip to pass on a carefree note, you should initially correctly decide on travel company. It is she who will take care of all the worries about selecting a leading tour, paperwork (hotel booking, buying tickets, finding a guide, transfer, insurance, etc.). It is most logical to cooperate with proven 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 - be it before the holidays or just winter trip in Belarus. Namely:

Christmas tours;
New Year in Belarus;
New Year holidays– winter holidays 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 a similar trip on Christmas or New Year's Eve, or simply during the beautiful winter months, everyone will be able to become imbued with traditions and learn more about the peculiarities of the celebration in a given country. Interesting entertainment programs, festive dinners, exciting excursions (with routes thought out to the smallest detail), comfortable rooms, impeccable service, picturesque nature- all this is an integral part of winter tours to Belarus.

Winter in Belarus is not only slush and eternal low clouds. We can’t change the weather, but we can come up with something more interesting for you to do than lounging around on the couch at home - check out our guide to winter activities in Belarus.

Return to nature

Winter is the time to wander along forest paths, catch snowflakes and look for traces of unprecedented animals. In summer, to reconnect with nature, it’s enough to go for a picnic in the nearest park, but in winter we advise you to go further away to better hear the winter forest.

Belovezhskaya Pushcha - one of the most ancient forests in Europe, it was mentioned in the chronicle of 983. The average age of trees in the Pushcha is 100 years, but many ash and pine trees are over 300. The largest European animal and one of the Belarusian symbols, the bison and the Belarusian Father Frost, live here. It costs 2.5 BYN to look at the animals in enclosures, and to personally read all your children’s wish lists to Santa Claus - 8.5 BYN (buses from the main entrance to the estate leave at 11.00, 13.00 and 16.00). But the main thing, of course, is just to walk through the ancient forest. There are paths for walking and cycling throughout the Pushcha, and for the lazy there are bus excursions where you will be shown the main natural attractions: a 600-year-old oak tree, a giant pine tree and a birch tree with a growth in the shape of a bison’s head. All price options, tickets and excursion routes check .

The easiest way to get to the Pushcha is from Brest; you can stay overnight in one of the guest houses in the nearest villages. The choice of place for lunch is small, but still available: the Belovezhskaya Pushcha restaurant and several cafes.

If you miss the water element, go to Braslav lakes . Here you can climb Mount Mayak and meditate on the view, walk one of three eco-trails (the route includes a huge park of the 18th century and a settlement of the 6th century), look at wild animals (in enclosures or, on a special excursion, in the wild) or arrange a winter fishing trip for yourself. Prices depend on the number of people and type of excursion - from 4.5 to 50 BYN. By the way, stop by at the same time - there’s something to see there too. You can get to the lake district by bus to Braslav or by car. This is unlikely to be a one-day trip, so you can spend the night in one of the recreation centers of the national park ( Single Room from 25 BYN or 130-280 BYN for the entire cottage). At some bases you can pre-order a bathhouse.

Finally, another option is Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, a protected natural area of the highest rank, combining forests, rivers, and swamps. Here, too, there is a forest zoo and ecological trails, and in addition to walking excursions there are horseback riding, skiing (35 BYN per group of up to 10 people) and a themed winter excursion (until January 15) with Santa Claus and sleigh rides (from 16 BYN per child and 18 BYN per adult). You can get to Berezinsky by minibus or bus, and spend the night in a guest house (from 48 BYN).

lie down on the stove

To hell with the cities with their dust, bustle and eternal clouds. Go to the farm to experience Belarusian Zen: walk barefoot on the wooden floor, look at the fire in the fireplace, steam in the bathhouse and leave all your sorrows there along with the steam, and then, of course, dive into the ice hole for complete renewal.

There are many agricultural estates in Belarus - choose depending on the location and reviews, and we will recommend a couple for now.

Agrousadba "Kupalinka" (Brest region, Kobrin district, village of Kleschi, Central St., 1) The farmstead has three houses, a sauna (you can dive into an ice hole) and a heated swimming pool outside, where you can go for a walk in the forest. Price 30-40 BYN per person depending on the chosen house. A convenient place for an overnight stay if you are heading to Brest or Belovezhskaya Pushcha.

Country complex "Shishki" (Minsk region, Uzdensky district, Zagorshchina village) Wood-burning sauna, a barrel of hot water, sleds and skis, forest around and wooden houses, reminiscent of Scandinavia - all this is not far from Minsk for 190 BYN per room.

Agroestate "Trabutishki" (Viteskaya region, Postavy district, village Trabutishki, st. Nadrechnaya, 7) On a farm in the region Blue Lakes(this is not a romantic epithet, but a real name) in addition to the usual “agricultural estate complex of services,” you can ride a horse-drawn sleigh or, if traditional braces are not so attractive to you, on snowmobiles. Very wintery! The highlight of the estate is the blacksmith workshop. Cost - 100-170 BYN per house.

Estate "Red Cat" (Minsk region, Logoisk district, Monchaki, st. Central, 31) Lake, forest, fireplace, sauna - and even a cat! Everything you need for a peaceful winter holiday.

arrange rides

Lying on the stove is not for you, and your internal batteries do not need to be recharged - better tell me where to spend all this energy? Then get out your skis and snowboard. Let Belarus have the most high point only more than three hundred meters - this won’t stop you from having a good ride.

"Sunny Valley ". If you are not the most experienced snowboarder or skier, we advise you to start small - do not go out of town, but at least get to st. Korzhenevsky, 45.“Sunny Valley” has a main and training slopes, a small ramp, equipment rental, and for the laziest skiers - tubing. The downside is that there are always a lot of people here, which means your boots will be damp, plus - newcomers gather here, and therefore your falls will definitely not bother anyone - and you don’t have to travel far.

"Logoisk". The next level of the Belarusian skater. Five slopes and one training slope, which are open until two in the morning on Fridays and Saturdays. There is rental of any equipment, traditionally tubing, paintball, winter fishing and, of course, a sauna. If you decide to take the issue seriously, you can even enroll in a ski school.

"Silichi". Drive a little more along the M3 highway and you are in the mecca of all skiers in Belarus. And it’s not surprising: here are the most decent slopes (four!), a snow park, a half-pipe, and jumps (entry to the last three requires a helmet only). There is a training track for beginners. Be careful - here, as in Solnechnaya Dolina, it is always crowded, but you can monitor the condition of the tracks through the web camera on the website.

plan a spa day

If the sight of Japanese monkeys basking in hot springs and lazily picking each other's fur has always made you envious, it's time to treat yourself to a SPA day. There are no natural hot springs in Belarus, but there are outdoor pools and Japanese baths. Great option for a lazy day after a night of partying!

Water park "Lebyazhy" (Minsk, Pobediteley Ave., 120). The water park has a warm outdoor pool: you can swim in here directly from the indoor part. Still too cold? Return to the SPA area with baths different countries. Prices range from 23 to 72 BYN depending on the day of the week, time spent and the chosen complex.

Bathhouse "Ofuro" at the picnic hotel "Expedition" . (Minsk region, Logoisk district, Oktyabr village) A real Japanese bath is a wooden barrel with warm water. One barrel can accommodate up to six people, so think carefully about who you want to share this experience with. A bath certificate (390 BYN) for ten people includes the ofuro bathhouse and the Siberian bathhouse.

skate

A still from hundreds of romantic films: outdoor skating rink, knitted mittens and hats, little snowflakes and the eternal Frank Sinatra soundtrack. Well, download old Frank to your playlist and go cut the ice! And after the rides, don’t forget to drink hot chocolate or mulled wine.

The easiest option is to taxi to Nemiga, where the skating rink is already in full swing. You have to pay for an excellent location - there are usually crowds of people here, the ice is chipped - but if you are not going to twist double sheepskin coats or axels, then the conditions are quite acceptable. For a session they ask BYN 4 or 5, rental - BYN 3.

Chizhovka Arena. A spacious skating rink with a mirror surface, lockers and many benches for the most tired. True, show times vary depending on the day - you need to check the schedule on the website. The session will cost BYN 4, renting skates costs BYN 3.

"Raubichi". If you have the opportunity to go out of town, then do it immediately - in Raubichi you can not only skate on a skating rink with perfect surface, but also walk through the winter forest, wander between half-abandoned jumps, and look into the church. By the way, if you decide to go to Raubichi with skates, call in advance - show times are constantly changing, public skating takes place only on weekends. Session, as everywhere else, BYN 4, rental BYN 3.

Belarus is often seen as a former Soviet republic, or as a close and familiar neighbor, but not as a place for an exciting trip. 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 sparkling lights major 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?

Type in country - temperate continental, in the west passing from maritime to continental due to the influence of Atlantic air masses. The seasons are not too pronounced, extreme temperatures are quite rare.

Precipitation is heavy, but most of their volume occurs in the summer months.

Winter in Belarus is mild and humid. Thaws are common, although the snow cover is usually dense and lasts a long time, especially in the northern regions, which is good for skiing and sledding.

Average air temperature is -3°C, and the average minimum is -15°C, the average maximum is +5°C. In some areas, snow is occasionally interspersed with rain. The sun rarely appears, cloudy skies are more typical. 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 your vacation in accordance with your plans.

It is thanks to this mild climate that it is comfortable to spend a winter holiday in nature, engaging in active pastime and walks.

Winter holidays

A popular option is to rent cottages outside the city, this is called "health for the lazy"— the absence of a tiring 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 has increased accordingly.

Since in winter prices for planes/trains and accommodation below, you can get a piece for practically nothing, especially since you don’t need a visa to visit Belarus.

Best places

Let's start with ski resorts. There are no mountains in Belarus, but the hilly and gully 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 locations for ski holidays are located in the Minsk region.

Where to go with children?

The kids will definitely love the whole thing leisure which parents also enjoy, but some things will bring them special pleasure. For example, husky riding. This opportunity is provided by the picnic hotel "Expedition" in the Logoisk district of the Minsk region.

It is especially pleasant for both children and adults to swim in the cold outdoor swimming pools With hot water. Many sanatoriums offer swimming in large wooden barrels right on the street. Japanese baths are no less popular; there are many places with them throughout the country.

There are many camps for children and teenagers in Belarus, including those with winter sessions. One of the most famous:

Jagged(Minsk Region);
Only English Land(language camp on the territory of the sanatorium “Belarus”);
DreamCamp(language camp in Minsk);
Health camp named after. Gastello(city of Zaslavl, Minsk region).

Which sanatorium should I go to?

Primary goal - recovery, so choose your location based on this. Here we will try to list the best health complexes.

If you do not want to travel far from Minsk, then a sanatorium is suitable for you "Belarusian" 7 km from the capital. This place specializes in treating diabetes. The sanatorium was built on the banks of the Drozdy reservoir, in an ecologically clean area.

Many vacationers prefer to combine treatment with active leisure.

Another sanatorium near the capital - "Lakeside", where treatment of nervous diseases and the musculoskeletal system is carried out. There is a swimming pool for all guests mineral water. The sanatorium is surrounded by picturesque birch groves.

If you are going to the Mogilev region, a sanatorium is suitable for you "Pines", where the respiratory organs are restored. The sanatorium was built 350 km from the Dnieper. Unlike many sanatoriums, they not only accept children here, but also prescribe procedures for them from the age of three.
In the Grodno region you should pay attention to two sanatoriums - "Energetik" and "Ozerny". The first one provides treatment for the musculoskeletal system; it is located on the shore of the Volpyansky reservoir. "Ozerny" is also 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 "Borovoye" in the Vitebsk region. After reconstruction in 2016, the sanatorium received highest rating commissions. There is a lot of entertainment here for both adults and children.

Guests of the sanatorium are also taken on excursions to local attractions.

What to see?

Belarus and winter time year can surprise you with an abundance of entertainment and excursion activities.

Sights and entertainment - photos

You can safely put it in first place Minsk: the capital is beautifully decorated for New Year's holidays There are also many skating rinks and games for children. The city is also full of trees, which are no less beautiful in winter.

Very popular among tourists Grodno who promises to give you real winter's tale. In that ancient city with cobbled streets, at every step you can come across 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.

Occupies a special place for tourists Mogilev. In that beautiful city There are many cathedrals and churches that are worth visiting. Parks, squares, the regional drama theater - all this cannot but attract visitors here.

If you are interested in attractions outside the cities, pay attention to Mirsky and Nesvizhsky castles that are visited by thousands of tourists every year.

Also worth visiting are the Kossovo Castle, the Brest Fortress and the ruins in Ruzhany.

Belarus is rightfully considered a very green country, and this is not surprising considering how many nature reserves and national parks there are:

The biggest one is Belovezhskaya Pushcha, 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 found their home in this territory. The park is located in the southwestern part of the country and part of it is located in Poland;
Another beautiful reserve - Narochansky 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 blue Lake Dead and Glublya;
Smaller in territory, but unique in natural components is Polesie Nature Reserve. This amazing landscape is very similar to the taiga; there are no such forests anywhere else in the country. Not only the flora and fauna are interesting here, but also beekeeping - a special type of beekeeping.

Each of the listed reserves offers car and walking excursions, which must be booked in advance. This trip will be unforgettable at any time of the year.

Travel by car

Since Belarus is close to us neighbor, this is at the same time popular destination for traveling 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 are buying Green card for a short time. Also remember that many roads in Belarus paid, especially those that connect Minsk with regional centers. It is better to take care of payment in advance and on your own.

Now let's move 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 attractions, for example, Mir Castle and the “Stalin Line”;

In Brest itself, tourists are attracted by the Brest Fortress, an impressive red brick structure, as well as the railway and archaeological museums, many religious sites.

North of Brest, not far from the borders with Poland and Lithuania, there is a wonderful city Grodno, although it is more convenient to get there from Minsk than from Brest. We have already written about some Grodno places above, to which we can add the regional drama theater, the Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier, the Kunstkamera and the pharmacy-museum;
The south of the country is worth a visit Pinsk, famous for his rich history and a huge variety of temples and monasteries. Mozyr and Gomel are all located on the same road, which is convenient to travel from Brest. There is a very beautiful palace and park complex in Gomel. This cozy town also has fountains, interesting statues, a circus and several theaters.

Trains in Belarus never it won't be boring, it doesn’t matter whether you think through each point in advance or go where the road takes you. We hope that our article has inspired you to big Adventure around this country.

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There will be no surprise: in Belarus there is no sea and mountains, there is no exoticism or any particularly outlandish architecture to be found there. But!...

In Belarus there is no sea and mountains, there is no exoticism or any particularly outlandish architecture to be found there. But, nevertheless, this country occupies an honorable place in the tourist ratings of Russians for several reasons. Firstly, there are no difficulties with entry and you don’t even need a foreign passport. Secondly, this is almost Europe with the corresponding attributes: castles, churches, fortresses and medieval ruins. Well, the last argument is the magnificent natural landscapes, from which you simply cannot take your eyes off.

When?

There is a lot to do in Belarus all year round. Certainly, high season traditionally considered to be late spring, summer and early autumn, when the sun often appears in the sky (about weather). It is during this period that large flows of tourists flock to the country, sanatoriums and recreation centers are at maximum capacity, and hotel prices literally soar. In March, April and October, when the weather is changeable, it is better to go on excursions around memorial complexes and museums, are popular in winter ski resorts(for example, Silichi) and all-season sanatoriums.

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Cultural program

There are many in Belarus worthy of attention places, each region can boast of something like that. But there is a mandatory minimum that no tourist can pass by. We should start with the classics of the genre (where would we be without it!) - Nesvizh and Mir castles. The first is an ideal example of European Baroque in its northern version, the second was built in the unique style of Belarusian Gothic. Both are included in the List world heritage UNESCO and are considered the architectural pearls of the country.

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It's worth staying here for at least a few days to see the sights. It’s most convenient to start from the Upper Town, which is called the main tourist center. Baroque churches, classical mansions and monuments from the 16th to 19th centuries have been preserved there. From there you can walk to the Trinity Suburb - this is a reconstructed historic district, built up with pretty stone mansions with tiled roofs. Hidden behind the walls of houses interesting museums and cozy cafes. And finally, the Red Church on Sovetskaya Street: its appearance mixed strict northern Gothic, rough neo-Romanesque style and ornate constructivism.

And in Minsk, it’s as if all the ambitions of the architects of the Soviet era were embodied. They realized their desire for gigantomania when designing Independence, Pobeda and Privokzalnaya squares. Just look at the monumental towers of the “Gate of Minsk” and the huge Government House.

40 km from Minsk there is a museum park “Dudutki”, dedicated to traditional crafts and provincial life.

The Brest Fortress is one of the largest monuments in Belarus, dedicated to the history of the Great Patriotic War. The Khatyn complex was erected in memory of all the victims of the genocide who suffered in those terrible years. These places make a very strong impression on visitors; no one will leave indifferent.

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Nature routes and active recreation

You can fully enjoy the beauty of the landscapes, and at the same time fully relax and recharge your energy in the sanatoriums, boarding houses and camp sites of the Braslav Lakes National Park and the Sorochansky Lakes Nature Reserve. They do whatever their heart desires there: walk, fish, ride bicycles and sunbathe on equipped beaches in the warm season.

The best " beach resorts» are considered (Zaslavskoye Reservoir) and lake. Naroch, located on the territory of the Naroch National Park. By the way, this reserve is the most famous health center in the country.

In the famous Belovezhskaya Pushcha, travelers will find legendary bison that allow you to feed themselves from your hands, and 600-year-old oak trees - the same age as the Grand Duke of Lithuania Jagiello.

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in summer for active tourists expanse: kayaking on the Neman, cycling trips along the picturesque plains of Poozerie, horseback riding deep into the forests of the Berezinsky Nature Reserve. Not far from Minsk there are ski centers“, where colorful shows with the participation of fur seals and dolphins are constantly held. The nearby dino park is a real jungle in which giant prehistoric lizards lurk. You can visit the city planetarium with schoolchildren to watch spherical films about the structure of the Universe. But even kids will enjoy watching the funny performances in the circus.

In winter, you should plan a trip to one of Father Frost's residences. Home is located in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. This is an entire estate with fairy-tale towers, where guests are greeted by magical characters. And the incredible New Year's tree, several tens of meters high, will delight even skeptical parents who have long ceased to believe in miracles.

Older children will enjoy spending time in the Sula History Park, located just 50 km from the capital. This is an interactive museum, the so-called “Belarus in miniature”. Another entertaining attraction - children's Railway them. K. S. Zaslonova in Minsk.