Lake Vyhanoishchanskoye

Lake Vyhanoishchanskoye, a mysterious and deeply isolated shallow water body in the Brest Region, is one of the largest lakes in southern Belarus, covering approximately 26 square kilometers. It is notable for its highly exceptional geographical location directly squarely on the watershed dividing the drainage basins of the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. The lake is set right in the middle of a vast and extremely dense swamp and forest complex that massively restricts human access, allowing the surrounding natural environment to fully retain its wild, primeval character. With a mere average depth of 1.2 meters, the water warms up quickly during the summer, promoting the explosive growth of aquatic vegetation and massive, sprawling reed belts. These largely impenetrable thickets and mires serve as a globally significant sanctuary for ornithological rarities; the majestic White-tailed Eagle, the Black Stork, and countless waterfowl species nest here, transforming the area into an absolute paradise for dedicated birdwatchers.

Nearby cities

Minsk Upper Town

The Upper Town is the historical heart of Minsk, characterized by 16th to 19th-century architecture.

Minsk

Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, situated on the Svislach and the Nyamiha rivers.

Baranovichi

Baranovichi is a crucial railway junction in western Belarus.

Pinsk

Pinsk is considered the heart of the Polesia region, situated at the confluence of the Pina and Pripyat rivers.

Lida

Lida is famous for its 14th-century castle built by the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas.

Soligorsk

Soligorsk is one of the youngest cities in the country, founded as a mining town.

Slutsk

Slutsk is historically famous for the production of Slutsk belts, which were a symbol of Belarusian nobility.

Historic Slutsk

Slutsk was famous for its manufactories where the precious Slutsk belts were woven.

Kobrin

Kobrin is located in southwestern Belarus on the Mukhavets River.

Slonim

Slonim is one of the oldest cities in western Belarus, with a rich Jewish and Polish heritage.

Vawkavysk

Vawkavysk is a historic city in western Belarus.

Dzyarzhynsk

Dzyarzhynsk is located west of Minsk and is named after Feliks Dzerzhinsky.

Byaroza

Byaroza is known for the ruins of the 17th-century Carthusian monastery.

Navahrudak

Navahrudak was the first capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Luninyets

Luninyets is a major railway junction in the heart of the Polesia region.

History & landmarks

Kamyanyets Tower

A unique 13th-century medieval defensive structure, widely known as the White Tower.