The highest point of Belarus land was considered to be Dzerjinskaya Mountain, 345 meters high. Well, it can’t be compared with such mountains as, for example, the Karpati or the Caucasus but still there can be found about 25-30 representatives of mountain flora, and almost all of them are rare species, included in the Red book of the Republic of Belarus. more info
This time country homestays open their doors to hundreds of tourists, showed their houses, described the services offered, attractions around their B&Bs and of course offered something special to taste. The action involved local tourism administration, craftsmen, folklore groups. more info
05.05.2013 |
The term ‘quest’ is now familiar to homestay owners
In the beginning of May Vidomlya rural settlement hosted an unusual training . The participants got acquainted with an innovative and quiet popular tourist product – questing. Quests are a sort of educational and informative getting one's bearings. After theoretical introduction training participants implemented their knowledge on practical experience: while walking around Vidomlya they defined the key points for a quest, tips and hints, directions. One can say that at the end of the day Vidomlya dwellers already had the first version of quest. more info
Nickolin ostrov Homestay
Specialization: fishing, swimming, mushrooms and berry picking, seminars, parties.
The farmstead is located in a picturesque nature corner untouched by human hands. The surrounding landscape is a nature protected area. The main attraction of the farmstead is 17 meters high windmill of the 19th century, historical and cultural heritage object of the Republic of Belarus. There are no analogues in Belarus. Also in the register of protected natural monuments are listed oak-giant, 3.8 meters in a circle, about 400 years old. There is a beaver trail nearby. You can see beaver lodges, channels on which they float construction material. For lovers of thrills the farmstead "Nickolin ostrov" offers its services too. Nearby there are unbeaten swamps, cowberry plantations, cold spring lakes, nature untouched by civilization. Feel like a real ‘poleshuk’ (local man)!