12 Things to Do in Belarus

Europe's last primeval forest and home to the world's largest population of wild European bison.

A stunning 16th-century Gothic-Renaissance castle — Belarus's most iconic historic landmark.

A magnificent 16th-century palace complex — home of the Radziwill dynasty, surrounded by formal gardens.

A powerful WWII memorial at the fortress where Soviet troops held off the German invasion in 1941.

Stalin-era grandeur — wide boulevards, ornate metro stations, and monumental Soviet-era buildings.

A national park of 30 interconnected glacial lakes — canoeing, fishing, and forest camping.

Minsk's stunning Stalinist opera house — world-class performances at remarkably low ticket prices.

See the world's largest land animal in its natural forest habitat in Białowieża.

Belarus's extraordinary WWII museum — the most comprehensive war museum in the former Soviet Union.

Belarus's largest lake and surrounding forest — swimming, cycling, and birdwatching.

Tour Belarus's most famous beer factory and sample their popular lagers.

Belarus's top ski resort near Minsk — slopes, tubing, and winter outdoor activities.