The top 5 travel places in Belarus

Belarus is one of the countries that once belonged to the Soviet Union. It has been an independent, autonomous state since 1991. However, the country's history goes back even further into the past, as the cultural sights reveal.

In addition to interesting cities, you will find a picturesque natural landscape that is virtually untouched on your vacation in Belarus. In summer, you can even spend a beach vacation in Belarus.

A trip to Belarus often starts at the airport in Minsk. The capital with its two million inhabitants invites you to go on extensive exploratory tours. You will find buildings from different eras, as large parts of the metropolis were destroyed during the war.

To find out more about the country's history, visit the Museum of War History. It illustrates the German-Soviet War from a different perspective. The building itself is worth seeing.

This national park stretches along the border between Belarus and Poland. With a bit of luck, you might spot wolves and bears in the beautiful landscape. You should wear sturdy footwear on your hikes through the countryside, as many of the paths are bumpy and not well-trodden. This is what makes them so attractive.

Alongside Minsk, Brest is an important city in the young state. It lies close to the border with Poland and is therefore also a popular destination for Poles. In Brest, you can stroll through streets and alleyways to marvel at sacred buildings.

The Sovetskaya pedestrian zone and the city's imposing fortress are particularly attractive.

The artistic center of the country is Vitebsk. One reason for this is that you can marvel at the birthplace and childhood home of the artist Marc Chagall there. There are now museums housing exhibits from Chagall's life.

If you like, take a detour to the summer house of the Russian painter Ilya Repin. No less worth seeing is the town hall, which is around 250 years old, and the Church of the Annunciation, which dates back to the 12th century.

No lake in Belarus is bigger than this one. It nestles in the northwest of the country and is a popular destination for a relaxing time for the locals too. In the summer months, you can even swim a few laps in the lake.