A selection of routes around Belarus: from half an hour to several hours on the road. Distances are approximate, counted from the centre of Minsk.
For one day
- Dudutki (about 40 km): a museum complex of folk crafts and traditional cuisine.
- Khatyn (about 55 km): a memorial complex.
- Mound of Glory (about 20 km): a monument and observation deck.
- Stalin Line (about 30 km): an open-air historical and cultural complex.
For the weekend
- Mir Castle (about 90 km): a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Nesvizh Castle (about 110 km): the Radziwill palace and park ensemble, also a UNESCO site.
- Naliboki Forest: forests and lakes for walks.
Long trips
- Brest and the Brest Fortress (about 350 km).
- Belovezhskaya Pushcha (about 330 km): the oldest nature reserve in Europe.
- Braslav Lakes (about 260 km): a holiday by the water.
Which car to choose
For two, an economical sedan will do. For a family or group, an SUV or minibus is more convenient. For long routes it pays to take a car for several days: the daily price goes down.
This material is for reference only. Check current rules on the official websites of the Traffic Police and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
