Narachanski National Park

Narachanski National Park is a large protected area in Minsk Region spread across forests and lakes with diverse water systems. It contains 43 lakes grouped into separate clusters, surrounded by wetlands and woodlands that shape the broader landscape.

The lakes formed roughly 15,000 to 20,000 years ago as glaciers retreated from the region, reshaping the land. This glacial history created the foundation for today's forests, water systems, and mineral-rich springs.

The park takes its name from the largest lake, Naroch, whose name has Baltic origins meaning deep water. The area has long drawn visitors seeking natural healing through mineral springs and therapeutic mud found throughout the region.

The park is accessible for walking, boating, and outdoor activities depending on the season and weather conditions. Accommodations and health facilities operate throughout the year for visitors who wish to stay and experience the therapeutic benefits.

The park shelters a remarkably diverse array of wildlife species across vertebrates, many of which are rare or protected. The plant life includes numerous species found nowhere else nearby, making the area a refuge for natural biodiversity.