Family holidays with children in Belarus - attractions and entertainment

Belarus is widely recognized as a wonderful destination for families with children of all ages. This country can offer many different entertainments that are targeted at both adults and children. Young tourists enjoy visiting the residence of Ded Moroz (local name of Santa Claus) in Białowieża Forest, as well as many other national parks in the country. Larger cities have such entertainments as aqua parks, a planetarium, an observatory, and a special children’s railway. In Belarusian countryside, young tourists will be excited to visit an ostrich farm, an agricultural mansion or a museum park called Sula.

Białowieża Forest is the location of the Belarusian Santa Claus’s residence. It is considered one of the most attractive buildings of this type. The 15-hectare-large territory includes Snegurochka’s (the Snow Maiden) Palace, a growing Christmas tree, an alley dedicated to Chinese horoscope animals, meadow of 12 months, and many other interesting objects. Besides that, Białowieża Forest’s visitors have a unique opportunity to walk in an old-growth forest and see European bison, deer, and foxes or hand feed wild boars and elks. In the park, there is the Nature Museum, the exhibition of which covers more than 1000 artifacts. To see the beauty of Belarusian lakes, travelers cannot find a better place than Braslaw Lakes National Park. Here, visitors can swim, and parents can teach their kids the basics of fishing. Narachanski National Park is an ideal destination for travelers who care about their health. This park has pine-infused air with healing properties and clean mineral water. Active tourists can try horse riding together with their children, rafting in the river or diving.

K. S. Zaslonov Children's Railroad in Minsk is one more amazing activity that will certainly amaze and please kids. The length of this road is only 4.5 kilometers, but the whole infrastructure and trains are real. All employees working at this railroad are also children who attend the local railwayman club where they learn the basics of this profession. The “Capital Express” train departs from the Zaslonovo Station and ends its way at the Sosnovy Bor Station in the capital’s neighborhood of Ściapianka. Having got off the train, tourists can wander in the forest, eat ice cream, and then go back by the next train. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

During a vacation in Belarus, tourists with children will find it very exciting to visit Minsk Planetarium and the Observatory located nearby. A visit to this venue will certainly become one of the most exciting parts of any entertainment program for children. In the Planetarium building, visitors can study the starry sky and planets of the Solar system. An interesting documental film helps both adults and children learn more about outer space. During a visit to the Observatory, guests will be able to see the Sun, and Moon with stars in the evening. The excitement and unforgettable memories after visiting these two venues are guaranteed!

It is hard to imagine a vacation with children in Belarus without a visit to Waterpark Lebyazhy in Minsk. Its entertainment area is conveniently located close to the Drazdy Reservoir. In this aqua park, it is possible to have a great time in an open-air summer swimming pool or visit the spa territory, a thermal area, one of seven bars, ecozone, and waterfalls. Of course, no visit to this waterpark is possible without trying the water slide with chute-the-chute. The infrastructure in this waterpark is targeted at adults with children of any age.

Usad'ba Dary Velesa (Volos’s Gifts) is another fantastic location for families. It is particularly interesting to visit this farm during holidays like Ivan-Kupala and Koliada. Visitors can also participate in master classes about traditional crafts, try to cook the national cuisine and watch different performances. Dary Velesa has its own touching zoo that kids particularly enjoy visiting. Rabbits, hamsters, ferret, and Guiney pigs – these are just some of the animals that live in the zoo and that kids can play with. Visitors can also feed animals and take memorable pictures with them. In Dary Velesa, young travelers can always explore a playground and a shooting range or head to an eco-tour with adults.

Panski Maentak Sula is an interesting park museum that helps kids to learn more about history in a fun and interactive way. This museum is open in a village with the same name. In the park, visitors can see a Drakkar – a ship of ancient Vikings. Visitors will be pleased to find out that a ride in this gorgeous ship is already included in the ticket price. This is not the only entertaining activity that the ticket price includes – visitors can explore the park museum in a carriage, try riding a horse or play in a special area for children. Children under 12 do not need a ticket to visit Sula. For an extra fee, visitors can ride four-wheelers or rent a bicycle, push scooter, catamaran, and a boat. Finally, visitors can book a helicopter flight and see the park from above.