Excursions

We begin at the foot of Braslav’s historic heart — the ancient hillfort known as Castle Hill. As you make your way to the top, you will experience the remarkable atmosphere and character of this historic place.

We will stop by the granite stone erected to commemorate the 945th anniversary of the first written mention of Braslav and visit the grave of Stanisław Narbut, a doctor and prominent public figure. The legend of Braslav will reveal the story behind the city’s name.

We will admire the vast waters of Lake Dryviaty, the largest lake in the area, before descending to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The distinctive “Braslav raisin mosaic” may even inspire your own creativity. The miraculous icon of Our Lady of Braslav, Queen of the Lakes, which has been kept in the church altar since 1832, adds a special spiritual dimension to the visit.

During the sightseeing tour, you will learn about the residential colony designed by Juliusz Kłos, professor at Stefan Batory University in Vilnius, about life in the town during the Second World War, and about modern-day Braslav.

We then continue to one of the highest viewpoints in the Braslav region — Mount Mayak. Along the way (about 18 km) you will hear why it is important to preserve the region’s natural heritage, how many ecological trails there are in the district, and how to arrange your best rest. We will see lakes such as Yelno, Strusto and Snudy. From the mountain itself, which rises 174 metres above sea level, we will try to make out Castle Hill. And how could we leave out the story of Chaichyn Island, the second largest in Belarus.