Vileyka Reservoir

The Vileyka Reservoir is a large artificial lake in Minsk Region created by damming a river to form a water storage system. The body of water stretches across the landscape with a distinctive elongated shape and contains varying depths throughout its basin.

Engineers built the reservoir during the 1970s as part of a major water supply project for the expanding city of Minsk. The dam linked river systems in the region and became a vital component of the urban water infrastructure.

The reservoir integrates into the regional water management through the Vileyka-Minsk system, connecting the Viliya and Svislach rivers for broader distribution.

The area surrounding the reservoir is accessible to visitors with several viewpoints available along the shoreline. Visitors can reach the location from various roads that circle the basin and provide views of the water.

The lake ranks as one of the largest artificial water bodies in the country and supplies the capital through an extensive canal network. This connection makes it an invisible yet essential part of daily life in Minsk.

Location: Minsk Region

Elevation above the sea: 153 m

Part of: Viliejka-Minsk Water System

GPS coordinates: 54.48333,27.05000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52