Capital · City break
Minsk
Walk along the Svislach River, explore the Upper Town around Freedom Square, and visit the National Art Museum for Belarusian painting and decorative arts.
Eastern Europe · Travel guide
Explore
Belarus.
Follow the lakes north, wander through a castle courtyard, or spend a morning beneath the canopy of an ancient forest.
Find your next stop ↓01 / Castles & culture02 / Forests & wildlife03 / Lakes & slow escapes
01 / Where to go
Six places to explore
From Minsk's riverfront to the glacial lakes near Braslav, each stop offers a different way to get to know the country.
Grodno region · Heritage
Mir Castle
See the red-brick towers of this UNESCO-listed castle. Its Gothic foundations and later Renaissance and Baroque additions tell the story of a residence that changed over centuries.
Minsk region · Heritage
Nesvizh
Explore the Radziwill family's UNESCO-listed palace complex, then walk through its landscaped grounds and seek out the Corpus Christi Church in town.
Vitebsk region · Outdoors
Braslav Lakes
Glacial lakes and wooded hills define this national park. Head up Mount Mayak for a view across the water, or choose a lakeside walk at a slower pace.
Western Belarus · Wildlife
Belovezhskaya Pushcha
Shared with Poland, this UNESCO-listed forest protects old-growth woodland and European bison. Follow a park trail or visit the wildlife enclosures near Kamyanyuki.
Brest region · History
Brest
Spend time at the Brest Fortress memorial, which commemorates its defenders in 1941, and see excavated medieval timber structures at the nearby Berestye archaeological museum.
02 / How to explore
Pick your pace
Build a trip around what you enjoy doing most.
01 / Heritage tourism
Castles and old towns
Pair Mir and Nesvizh for a day of architecture, or explore Grodno's historic center and castles above the Neman River.
02 / Ecotourism
Forest and wetland trails
Look for guided nature walks in the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve, where forests, bogs and waterways meet.
03 / Active tourism
Water and wheels
Try paddling in the Braslav Lakes area or cycling on designated routes in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Check local rental availability before setting out.
04 / Rural tourism
A countryside stay
Stay at a rural guesthouse near Lake Narach and spend time walking the shore or exploring the surrounding villages.
05 / Food tourism
At the Belarusian table
Order draniki, crisp potato pancakes often served with sour cream, or try machanka, a rich sauce traditionally eaten with pancakes.
06 / Cultural tourism
Museums and crafts
Pair Minsk's galleries with an open-air museum visit at Strochitsy to see examples of traditional wooden architecture.
03 / Sample itineraries
Two ways to link the stops
3 days · Cities and castles
Minsk → Mir → Nesvizh
Spend day one in Minsk's Upper Town and day two at the National Art Museum and along the river. Set aside day three for Mir Castle and the Nesvizh palace grounds.
3 days · History and nature
Brest → Belovezhskaya Pushcha
Visit the fortress memorial and Berestye on day one. Use the next two days for a forest trail, the park's wildlife enclosures and an overnight stay near Kamyanyuki.