The National Park "Braslav Lakes"

The Braslav Lakes National Park is one of the youngest, but truly unique and well-known far beyond the borders of the country. It is located in the extreme north-west of the Republic of Belarus in the province with the poetic name "Belarusian Lakeland". From the first acquaintance, this region amazes with the incredible beauty of post-glacial landscapes and the endless expanse of numerous lakes, an amazing combination of which create a unique recognizable image of the Braslav region.

The Braslav Lakes National Park is a model of the landscapes of the Baltic Poozerie, which arose as a result of the last glaciation. After the melting of the Poozersk glacier, which covered the territory of Belarus 15-14 thousand years ago, deep lake basins were formed with a complex indented coastline and labyrinths of channels and bays, alternating with hills, unique forms of young glacial relief - kams and ozes. This is a unique national park, which has no equal among the CIS countries.

The national park is completely located within the Braslav district of the Vitebsk region and covers an area of 64.4 thousand hectares.