"Braslav Lakes" is a national park. "Braslav Lakes": recreation centers, a sanatorium, fishing. Photos and reviews

"Braslav Lakes" is a national park, which deserves special attention. It seems there is everything that can please not only the local residents, who are accustomed to the beauties of their native land, but also to the guests both from the near and the far abroad. Rest on the Braslav lakes is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a stunning world filled with unique nature and amazing animals. In addition, travelers, as a rule, are pleased to get acquainted with the historical past of this region.

This article is aimed at providing readers with as much detail as possible with such an object as the park "Braslav Lakes". Having been here once, travelers usually return again and again.

Features of Braslav Lake District

In general, Braslav Lake District in Belarus is called a very large lake region with a magnificent relief and landscapes, which left behind an ancient glacier. There are about 300 different in size, shape, transparency, depth, diversity of flora and fauna of lakes and reservoirs. The region for its extraordinary beauty is called the "blue necklace". The depth of the largest lakes reaches more than 40 m, and the largest ones occupy about 36 km ² .

The national park "Braslav Lakes", a photo of which can be seen in almost all guidebooks around the country, was formed due to complex glacial processes that created a complex form of water bodies and a broken coastline, a huge number of bays, bays, islands, rocks and boulders.

By the way, not everyone knows that some islands even have their own lakes, and in the Middle Ages they built castle fortifications, fishermen's huts and wooden monasteries, even today they conquer travelers with their unique designs that show undeniable craftsmanship and talent Local architects of the time.

"Braslav Lakes" is a national park, famous for its relief feature, which consists in an unusual form of hills, ridges and rounded ridges.

History of occurrence

Since the XIX century, this area has been used for recreational purposes. Aristocrats here arranged their estates for summer holidays, later employees, summer residents and students began to come to these places.

In the 30s of the 20th century, the tourist infrastructure in Braslav was operating at full capacity. Here, recreation centers, three yacht clubs, children's camps, sports grounds were built, festivals, exhibitions and sailing regattas were constantly arranged.

Unfortunately, during the war everything was destroyed. Restored tourist facilities began only in the 50's. In 1995, the National Park was established on the lakes. And it was since then that the reconstruction of this territory began. Until now, various types of works are continuing here, aimed at maintaining the park.

How to get there

Braslav Lakes, whose photos can not help but fascinate even the most sophisticated tourists, are in the Vitebsk region. This means that from the capital of the state, the city of Minsk, to the lakes it is necessary to overcome a distance of about 250 km.

How to drive depends on the holidaymakers themselves. We generally note that you can get to the lake on any type of transport (your own car, bus, taxi). From Polotsk, Vitebsk and Minsk to Bratslav there are regular flights.

However, travelers should remember one thing: if they go to the Braslav Lakes, the recreation centers should be picked up and booked in advance, since there are only five of them operating there. In the season of free rooms or houses may not be.

In addition, the park has a lot of tourist sites with ennobled toilets, wooden gazebos, safe gangways to the water, stone fireplaces and fenced garbage cans.

Rest on the Braslav lakes. Where to stay?

As already mentioned above, in this territory today there are five recreation centers of different levels of comfort and about 30 paid tourist camps for independent rest.

In addition, experienced travelers offer another very interesting option. Agree, on vacation each of us wants not only to relax, but also seeks to discover something new. So, stopping at the base of the forestry hunting farm, you can look at wild animals in open-air cages and take part in regular hunting tours. Also for a fee, there is an opportunity to go fishing, go on interesting water treks and inquisitive ecological tours.

The recreation center called "Drivyaty" is located on the lake of the same name. To date, it consists of 2 buildings with rooms of different comforts, a modern tourist and health center, a children's playground and a steam bath. On the basis there is an opportunity to play billiards, have fun on the summer dance floor, go on an excursion, swim in the spacious pool, relax in the jacuzzi and so on.

On the shore of Lake Zolovo there is also a recreation center. It consists of 3 cottages, a steam bath, free parking, a mini-beach and arbors, and you can rent a boat, brazier, skipping rope, checkers and so on. As a rule, people come here who are interested in fishing in the Braslav lakes.

Climate and landscape

The average temperature in January here reaches +6 ... + 7 ° C, in July - +17 ... +18 ° C. The minimum in winter can reach -40 ° С, and the maximum in summer up to +36 ° С. The most plentiful precipitation falls in July and August. This should be taken into account when going on vacation at this time of year. Perhaps it's worth taking warm clothes, rubber boots, rain caps and umbrellas.

It is known that the relief on the territory of the lakes was formed by the Lake of Lake Peru and is very diverse. 42% of the area is occupied by forests. In addition, there are about 200 lakes, which occupy another 10% of the territory.

Flora and fauna of the region

"Braslav Lakes" is a national park in which the water bodies themselves contributed to the creation of a large variety of flora and fauna.

The main wealth of this area is a water ecological, incredibly diverse and unique system. Flora of this region is represented by more than 800 species of plants, including rare ones, listed in the Red Book of the World.

Braslav Lakes, reviews of which, as a rule, the most enthusiastic, are rich in their livestock. There are about 40 species of fish.

Also it should be noted that 35% of the birds of Belarus nest in this territory. Among them, one can distinguish a swan-fizz, which a few years ago almost did not disappear as a species. Now, fortunately, its population has been restored.

In addition, large numbers of wild boars, brown bears, lynx, moose, badgers, roe deer, flying squirrels and so on are found in the district.

Also in the lakes live relic vertebrates, which, of course, indicates the purity of water.

In the southern part of the park there are forests that occupy an area of about 31,000 hectares. Especially widespread are spruce forests.

Tour of Castle Hill

Whichever type of holiday you choose on the territory of the park "Braslav Lakes" (a sanatorium, a camp site or a tent city), you should definitely inspect the local sights.

Why not go to conquer the local heights? The castle hill is a historical monument, an ancient fortified settlement, located in the center of Braslav. Castle Hill is a high hill with steep slopes and a flat mountain that rises above the modest houses located at the base. The site of the Castle Hill is surrounded on all sides by ramparts, the height of some of them reaches 7 meters. On the memorable sign, attached immediately, it is indicated that the mountain is the place of the foundation of Braslav.

In the fort itself, materials were found about the ancient history of the city. Legends say that in Zamkova Mountain, underground passages were dug, which, in the event of a siege of the fortress, led the besieged citizens to Lake Drivyaty. More legends tell about chests with treasures, golden knight armor and mysterious shadow of the princess inside the dungeon.

Features of local fishing

"Braslav Lakes" is a national park that attracts all lovers of silent hunting, without exception.

The local water system occupies 114 km ² . The most lakes in the area are Drivyaty, Strusto, Snudy, Army, Nespisz and Nedrovo. This group of lakes in 1995 was officially made the core of the national park.

To engage in fishing on the Braslav lakes legally, you need to either buy a ticket to a local sanatorium, or else you have to fish on free lakes.

It should be remembered: in order to catch a good catch, you need skill. But those who are not very successful in this matter, it is recommended paid fishing on ponds in Mekyan. There are many carp of different weight and age. The ticket price includes a permission to catch 5 kg of fish.

Along the ecological path

Along the ridge of the Braslav lakes is an ecological path with a length of four and a half kilometers.

When creating a national park, the ecological path has undergone enormous transformations aimed at its arrangement. To date, along the way, places for tourists, points for review, pedestrian paths and information stands about the historical heritage and natural resources of the territory have been built. Such an improved ecological path enables visitors to the Braslav lakes to discover this region from a new perspective.

A unique place

Visit the Braslav Lakes, photos of which are found in all the guidebooks of Belarus without exception, and it is simply impossible not to visit this village. In fact, recently the greatest interest among tourists is caused by the village of Slobodka with its surroundings and the ozovaya ridge.

It has a wonderful church and a magnificent lace of lakes. On a unique small ozovaya ridge with a perfectly preserved glacial relief, among rare plant species, ancient towns and settlements of the Middle Ages rise.

What else to see next door?

In addition to the lakes of the same name, the Castle Mountains, built as early as the IX-XV centuries, the Church of the Virgin Mary and the church, built in 1897, also belong to the sights of Braslav . Also at the beginning of the 20th century, the building of the nunnery was erected.

In addition, you should definitely visit Mount Mayak, 174 m high, which is the best viewpoint of the surroundings and lakes.

Not far from Braslav you can see island castles in the villages, the island of Klyashtor on the lake Nespish, the town of Muskovichi, barrows and so on.