Braslau: Hotels and Accommodation

Braslau is located on a narrow strip of land between several large lakes, in the centre of the main group of the Braslau Lakes. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Braslau can continue searching for accommodation afterwards.

Lakes and Landscape

The Braslau settlement stretches along the shore of Lake Drywyaty. There are sandy beaches as well as boat and catamaran hire. The Braslau Lakes National Park organises special tours for hunters and anglers, yacht trips, and tourist excursions to interesting sights in the surrounding area.

The “Braslau Round Trip” is a boat tour across the lakes of the Braslau lake group: Nedrowo, Potech, Derbo, Nespisch, Woiso and Strusto. The Braslau Lakes area also has designated cycling and hiking trails for exploring the landscape.

On Mount Majak, at an elevation of 174 metres above sea level, there is an observation platform offering views of Lake Snudy, Lake Strusto, the castle hill of Braslau, wooded hills and the surrounding church towers.

Culture and History

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Braslau is a Neo-Romanesque architectural monument and is included in the State List of Historical and Cultural Values of Belarus. Its construction began in 1824; in 1897, it was extended and remodelled in the Neo-Romanesque style. The church features distinctive masonry known as the “Braslau mosaic”, in which small decorative stones are used between larger stones.

In the Braslau District, the museum association brings together a local history museum and a museum of traditional culture. The district’s historical and cultural sights include the Maskowitschi hillfort and the churches of Braslau, among others.

Museums and Regional Insights

The museum association of the Braslau District gives visitors and tourists insights into the history, distinctive culture and landscape features of the Braslau region.

Trails and Excursions

The “Sloboda-Ozowaja-Grjada” ecological educational trail is located 12 km from Braslau and passes through a natural landscape shaped by a glacier from the Poozerie region. On the Rustyagowski Trail, tourists can search for treasures using old maps and discover rune carvings.

More local pages: Zyabki, Perevoz, Noŭka, Hili, Rasony, Wizebsk, Kryvoje 2, Lisna.

For the higher-level travel overview: Woblast Wizebsk.