Braslaw Lakes National Park, National park in Vitebsk Region, Belarus

Braslaw Lakes National Park covers 691 km2 in the Braslaw Raion of Vitebsk Region, northwestern Belarus, near the Lithuanian and Latvian borders. It is elongated southwest to northeast, 55 km long and 5 to 29 km wide. Its core is a network of 30 connected lakes covering 114 km2, including Dryvyaty, Snudy and Strusta; forests cover 310 km2 and bogs occupy much of the southern lowlands.

The area became a national park in 1995, receiving official protection for its lakes and natural habitats. This designation marked a turning point in safeguarding the region's ecological value.

The town of Braslau, situated between two lakes, serves as the hub where locals have adapted their way of life to this water-filled landscape for generations. Daily routines here center on the lakes and forests, with residents maintaining a deep connection to the natural environment around them.

The park offers lodging options at several locations where visitors can base themselves for exploring the area. Travel by foot, boat, or bicycle is possible depending on what you want to see and your comfort level.

The park's core is a chain of 30 connected lakes covering 114 km², with Dryvyaty, Snudy and Strusta the largest. Eel is especially valued among the fish, and the swan, once nearly gone from the area, now breeds on these waters.