New Year in Belarus - a selection of hotels with a program. Sanatoriums for the New Year Belarus celebrates the New Year

Everyone knows the proverb: “Get your sleigh ready in the summer.” I will also accept “How you celebrate the New Year is how you will spend it.” Don't think that we are superstitious. We simply believe that this holiday should be fun and interesting, so that you can remember it all year round. And the tour operator "Automated Tourism Technologies" is ready to offer you 10 interesting options: these are one-day excursions, and full-fledged New Year's tours, and a vacation in a sanatorium!

In one day you can see:

1. Winter Belovezhskaya Pushcha and the Estate of Father Frost

Perhaps one of the most New Year's excursions.

But first you will see the Kamenets Tower, which is also called the “White Tower”. Although she is far from white. They simply painted it an unnatural white color, but then returned it to its natural color.

This is the best preserved and at the same time the highest tower of the Volyn type that has survived in our time. It was built back in the 13th century. There are several more similar towers, however, they are almost completely destroyed or are significantly smaller than the Kamenets Tower. The height is over thirty meters! Yes, it's not much. But enough to be impressed!

In Belovezhskaya Pushcha, you and your children can visit the Museum of Nature and go up to the enclosures to see bison, horses, bears, moose, wild boars and others.

The Museum of Nature is a place where you can go back several hundred years and find out what was in this place then and what animals ran through those dense forests.

But the most important wizard for the New Year is still Santa Claus. Therefore, after lunch you will be introduced to a Belarusian wizard who will show you his domain.

Houses decorated with openwork carvings, lovingly made sculptures of fairy-tale characters, an elegant New Year tree, garlands of multi-colored light bulbs sparkling with thousands of lights create an atmosphere of an enduring holiday, a feeling of magic.

The house of Father Frost looks especially elegant with wooden columns, decorated with intricate carvings and frosty paintings on the windows, entwined with garlands of miniature light bulbs.

Many objects of the Estate - the Snow Maiden's Tower, the Magic Mill, which turns bad deeds into dust and sand, the glade of the Twelve Months, the living New Year Tree, the alley of signs of the Eastern Calendar and others - have their own legends, stories and beliefs. In the Estate you can make your deepest wishes and ask Santa Claus to help fulfill them. The good wizard's assistants will definitely give a gift to his guests.

Excursion dates: 12/30/2018, 01/2/2019, 01/3/2019, 01/5/2019, 01/6/2019.

Cost: 80 rubles for adults and 67 for children. Additional entrance fees apply.

2. New Year's Mir and Nesvizh

If you have already been to the main castles of Belarus, then it is better to come for the second time for the New Year. You will be able to see the Mir Castle itself, the chapel-tomb of Svyatopolk-Mirsky, the Nesvizh Town Hall, the craftsman's house, the Nesvizh Monastery, the Slutsk Gate, the Farny Church, the Nesvizh Courtyard. And if you’ve never been, then even better! This means you can hear the most famous Belarusian legends:

1. About the damned lake.

Instead of an artificial pond there was once a garden. But because of beliefs, local residents refused to cut it down on the orders of the prince. Every day something bad happened while they were digging the lake. The witch's son also died. She cursed the new lake.

2. About the White Maiden.

The most famous victim of the cursed lake is 12-year-old Sonechka Svyatopolk-Mirskaya. The ghost of the girl, according to legend, still walks the corridors of the castle. He is calm and doesn’t bother anyone, he tries not to catch people’s attention.

3. Underground passage between Mir Castle and Nesvizh Palace.

How could there be no secret dungeons? Our castles, which are located only 30 kilometers from each other, were not without such a legend.

4. About the Black Panna - Barbara Radziwill.

By order of the mother of the king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Augustus, who passionately loved Barbara and married her in defiance of everyone, the girl was poisoned. She suffered for a long time before her death, but the king could not save her.

He often came to the castle to see the relatives of his beloved wife and once decided to summon her spirit. He was warned not to touch Barbara. But the king disobeyed - he hugged his beloved. That's why she couldn't leave. He still wanders around his home - the Nesvizh Palace.

5. About oak and pine intertwined.

According to legend, it was these trees that Radziwill’s daughter and a simple shepherd turned into. Naturally, everyone was against their love. The young man and girl had to run away, but they were quickly caught up and brutally dealt with. But even after death they remained with each other.

Of course, there are many more legends! But you will hear all of them from the guides!

Excursion dates: December 29, December 30, December 31, 2018, January 2, 3, January 5, January 6, January 7, 2019.

Cost: 80 rubles for adults and 67.5 for children. Additional entrance fees apply. On weekends, the entrance ticket to the Mir Castle is 14 rubles for adults and 7 rubles for children; at the Nesvizh Palace, 16 rubles for an adult and 8 rubles for a child.

3. Evening Minsk

Ordinary and familiar Minsk is transformed in the evening! A tour of evening Minsk will help you feel this magic and get to know our capital again.

You can look at:

1. Station square.

The station square is the face of the city, the place of meetings and farewells. Today, when leaving one of the best train stations in Europe, a magnificent “city gate” and a spacious square open before you.

2. Independence Square.

There is: the most beautiful church in Minsk and the oldest university, government buildings. The modern landscape is complemented by green lawns and fountains, cozy benches and glass domes of the three-story underground city - the Stolitsa shopping center.

3. Independence Avenue.

The avenue of the same name originates from Independence Square, although it previously changed its name 14 times. This is the central and largest thoroughfare of Minsk, a large-scale work of art and a keeper of memory. This street also claims to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

4. Freedom Square.

The historical center of the city with the symbol of city government - the town hall. The graceful streets with quaint lines of houses, medieval churches and monasteries surrounding it - all this gives Freedom Square a special unique flavor. Often this is where street concerts with live music are held.

5. Minsk Castle.

A small hill on the Svisloch embankment, as well as a life-size model of the foundation of the first city church - that’s probably all that today reminds us of the medieval fortress. According to one version, ancient Mensk was founded here, which was rebuilt at the confluence of two rivers and surrounded by an earthen rampart.

6. Trinity Suburb.

At the beginning of the 16th century, on a hill that towered above Svisloch, the Trinity Monastery with a church was erected. A residential area was formed around them, which was named Trinity. Time has preserved for us the Trinity Suburb with its colorful houses and quiet picturesque streets. Today it is an architectural and cultural monument of international importance.

7. Island of courage and sorrow.

8. Minsk Arena.

Since 2010, it has become the site of many world-famous sporting competitions and the largest concert venue. A very beautiful building in high-tech style.

9. National Library.

It became not only a repository of all kinds of books, but also a monument of modern architecture. Guests from different cities and countries of the world come to see it. And it is crowned with an open observation deck, where from a height of 73 meters you can look at Minsk - excellent views will open up to you both during the day and in the evening. If you wish, you can visit it at the end of the tour. Entrance is only 3 rubles.

Cost: 25 rubles for adults and 21 for children. Only the entrance ticket to the observation deck is paid additionally.

4. Grodno - the city of kings and princes

One of the most interesting cities in Belarus with, albeit small, but a real historical city center.

You will be able to see:

1. Mayor of Tyzengauz.

The grandiose complex of 85 buildings absorbed completely new design and construction methods - for the first time in the history of urban planning in Belarus. Of course, not all buildings have survived from the 18th century, but there is something to see.

2. Church of Francis Xavier.

According to most art connoisseurs, it won the title of the “richest” and most beautiful church in the entire territory of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Indeed, its decoration and appearance are impressive. Many refined details, sculptures, gilding - the embodiment of the ideas of Stefan Batory by an unfortunately unknown architect. The Grodno Church of Francis Xavier is one of three churches in Belarus that bear the honorary title “minor basilica”.

3. Grodno Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross and the Bernardine Monastery.

This is a unique religious ensemble and the oldest Catholic shrine in Grodno. The baroque silhouette of the church and the high tower with a spire solemnly rises on the banks of the Neman and is visible from all points of the historical center. Just like today, in the old days it attracted attention with its noble and graceful appearance - here, for example, Eliza Ozheshko was married, and in 1990 the Higher Roman Catholic Seminary was located.

4. Choral Synagogue.

A building literally saved by modern architects and restorers.

The most beautiful synagogue in Europe, the largest in Belarus and the oldest in the post-Soviet space. Its long history begins in the 16th century.

5. Old and New castles.

The Old and New castles in Grodno are located very close. This is very rare, even considering that on the territory of Belarus, in the Middle Ages, castles could be found every 40 km. Moreover, both castles are royal. A powerful defensive system, high steep ramparts, the waters of the Neman and Gorodnichanka - residences under reliable protection. The unusual appearance raises a lot of questions - there is only one answer: here are examples of Belarusian defensive architecture.

One of the 2 castles in Grodno (namely New) - the summer residence of the Grand Duke of Lithuania and King Augustus III of Poland received the fame of a cursed place. And, nevertheless, it was here that the general diets of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth were held, here an agreement on its division was signed in 1793, and here, in 1795, August Poniatowski signed the act of abdication.

6. Kolozha (Boris and Gleb) Church.

In the 12th century, on the high slope of the Neman, one of the first churches in Eastern Europe was erected. For its unique appearance and unique technology, it received the title of a historical and architectural reserve.

Why do most people call it Kolozhskaya? After all, the church in honor of Saints Boris and Gleb is illuminated.

Why are there numerous jugs built into the walls?

What is the secret of the centuries-old temple and is its fate so simple?

After the tour you will be able to answer these questions with confidence.

And the view of the Neman and the other bank from the temple grounds is incredible.

Date of excursion: 01/3/2019.

Cost: 59 rubles for adults and 57 for children. Only food is paid additionally.

5. Slonim - Zhirovichi - Synkovichi

One of the most important religious centers in Belarus.

In Slonim:

1. Church of St. Andrew the Apostle.

In the mid-18th century, a little distance from the historical center, a beautiful church was erected - its appearance amazes guests with the richness of its decoration and plasticity of forms. The angled towers, numerous niches and graceful lines give the temple a special charm. Having gone through destruction, use as pickle warehouses and restoration, it still gracefully greets residents and guests of Slonim.

2. Benedictine monastery.

The Benedictines are the oldest Catholic monastic order, founded in the 6th century. In Slonim, the Benedictine monastery was founded by the wife of the Smolensk captain. The nuns came from the liquidated Smolensk monastery and were called Smolensk exiles. You will find out how their fate turned out in Slonim during the excursion.

3. Choral synagogue.

The main synagogue in Slonim, despite the fact that it is now empty, has retained its original appearance. Security motives also left their mark on the architecture of the building: massive walls, completely devoid of decor and highly raised loophole windows hide the richly ornamented interior.

In Synkovichi:

Church of St. Michael.

The oldest defense-type temple on the territory of Belarus. Numerous loopholes, machicolations protruding beyond the perimeter of the temple tower - they cannot help but attract attention. Such a temple became for parishioners not only a place of spiritual salvation, but also a place of refuge from enemy troops.

And in Zhirovichi:

Holy Dormition Monastery.

In the middle of the 15th century, shepherdesses noticed a bright glow among the thick branches of a wild pear tree - they found a small image of the Mother of God here and brought it to their owner. Now the life-giving image of the small icon is one of the hundred most revered shrines of the Orthodox world. For 500 years, the Zhirovichi Holy Dormition Monastery has been a stronghold of Orthodoxy in the Belarusian lands. A tour of the main center of Belarusian Orthodoxy and the country's largest architectural ensemble of the 17th-18th centuries and a dip in the font traditionally accompany a trip to Zhirovichi.

Date of excursion: 01/7/2019 (Orthodox Christmas).

Cost: 55 rubles for adults and 54 for children. Only meals and donations at the monastery are paid additionally.

6. Dudutki

Do you want to see what crafts and technologies our distant ancestors were engaged in? A fascinating journey into the world of ancient life and professions, tasting original dishes, a zoo and horseback riding awaits you.

What to see:

1. An ancient and only operating wind ladder in Belarus.

2. Pottery workshop. And also try to do something with your own hands.

3. Rural blacksmith shop. And if you're lucky, you'll become the master's assistant and receive a horseshoe as a gift “for good luck.”

4. Bakery. And try the freshest bread possible.

5. Museum of Antique Cars.

6. Zoo and barnyard. In addition to the usual domestic animals, you can find wild boar, ostrich and even American deer there.

Excursion dates: 12/25/2018, 12/29, 12/30, 12/31/2018, 01/02/2019, 01/04/2019, 01/06/2019, 01/08/2019.

Cost: 46 rubles for adults and 39 for children. Only the purchase of souvenirs is paid additionally.

7. Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve

Many people associate this place with school, because they like to take children there on excursions. You can organize a new generation of students, or you can go yourself and meet nature (even representatives of the Red Book!). Much of what can be seen exclusively in the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve cannot be found anywhere else in Europe!

What can you do there:

1. Breathe the cleanest air in Belarus. Local air is recognized as the standard of cleanliness in Belarus. It is by its composition that experts estimate the degree of air pollution in other regions.

2. The Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve is a corner of pristine nature, almost untouched by man. Much of the local forests and swamps today look the same as they looked thousands of years ago. Much has been preserved only here.

3. You will be able to understand that swamps are beautiful. And, most importantly, it is safe for you.

4. Meet the Bolotnik. He lies in wait for tourists on overgrown paths along the swamp. Having caught it, it asks riddles and plays games.

Excursion dates: December 29, 2018 and December 31, 2018.

Cost: 80 rubles for adults and 77 for children. Meals and entrance tickets are additionally paid.

There are also tours for several days:

8. Tour "All Belarus" (5 days)

In 5 days you can see the main attractions and centers of Belarus:

We have already described what to look at in it above. You will get around almost all of this in the first half of the day, and after 2 pm you have free time. Attend a hockey match, a concert or a party, go up to the roof of the National Library.

2. Second day - the main castles of Belarus - Mir and Nesvizh. And it will be unnecessary to describe them. It’s better to see them once than to read about them 100 times.

3. Khatyn and Mound of Glory.

Khatyn - you will not find this Belarusian village even on the most detailed map. In 1943, it was destroyed by fire from the face of the earth, along with its inhabitants. Khatyn became a symbol of the tragedy of the Belarusian people, a page of sorrow in the history of the Great Patriotic War, which was already sad. The Khatyn Memorial Complex is a memorial in memory of hundreds of Belarusian villages destroyed by the Nazis during the Great Patriotic War and the enormous contribution of the Belarusian people, who made countless sacrifices in the name of victory. On the territory of the complex there is the only “Village Cemetery” in the world - 185 graves, each of which symbolizes one of the unregenerate Belarusian villages that were burned along with the population.

The Mound of Glory is a 70-meter mound. 20 years later, after the liberation of Belarus, soil was brought here from all countries that fully felt the grief and tragedy of the war years - this is how a man-made hill was created. And now in its depths there is a land groaning with sorrow, brought from 12 hero cities and 1 hero fortress. Nearby is an exhibition of military equipment. Above the hill are four closed 35-meter bayonet-obelisks, symbolizing the military brotherhood of the 4 Fronts: the first, second and third Belarusian and the first Baltic, which liberated our country.

4. On the fourth day - visit to the Brest Fortress and Belovezhskaya Pushcha.

During the excursion, pages of the history of the terrible days of the beginning of the war will open before you, when at dawn on June 22, 1941, the garrison of the Brest Fortress was the first to take the blows of the Nazi invaders and held the defense in complete encirclement for more than a month. Already at the entrance you will be greeted by the shrill voice of Yu. Levitan with a government message about the attack on the Soviet Union by the troops of Nazi Germany and A. Alexandrov’s song “Holy War”, which became the anthem of those years. On May 8, 1965, the fortress was awarded the title of “hero fortress.”

The Brest Fortress Defense Museum is a museum whose exhibition reflects not only the military actions of 1941 on the territory of the fortress, but also the history of its construction, as well as the largest battles of the Great Patriotic War and the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders. The Defense Museum was opened in 1956, since then its area and exhibition have expanded 2.5 times; objects from excavations, works of art, military documents, and photographs are presented here. The greatest value among all the items on display are the notes of S.S. Smirnov with memories of participants in the defense of the Brest Fortress.

We have already written about Belovezhskaya Pushcha.

5. Last day - visit to Dudutki. We have written about them more than once.

Excursion dates: December 26 - December 30, 2018.

Cost: 650 rubles for adults and 630 for children. The price of the tour includes: excursions according to the program: Minsk, Mir - Nesvizh, Khatyn - Mound of Glory, Brest Fortress - Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Dudutki; transport services; refreshment/tasting; services of a certified guide; meeting/seeing off at the station; entrance tickets according to the program: Mir - Nesvizh, Khatyn - Mound of Glory, Brest Fortress, Belovezhskaya Pushcha, Dudutki; meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches; accommodation in a tourist class hotel in double rooms. Additionally, personal expenses and a supplement for single occupancy are paid.

9. Tour "New Year's Kaleidoscope" (3 days)

You will spend the first day in Minsk. Celebrate the New Year there.

Second day - "Dudutki".

The third is Belovezhskaya Pushcha.

Excursion dates: 12/31/2018 - 01/02/2019.

Cost: 427.5 rubles for adults and 408.5 for children. The price of the tour includes: meeting/seeing off at the station; excursions according to the program: sightseeing tour of Minsk, Dudutki, Belovezhskaya Pushcha and the Estate of Father Frost; accommodation in double rooms at the Aqua-Minsk Hotel; transfer: from the railway station in Minsk, to the railway station in Minsk/Brest; refreshment/tasting; entrance tickets according to the program: Dudutki, Museum of Nature, Aviaries with animals, Estate of Father Frost; services of a certified guide; transport services; meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches; other services: visiting the Lebyazhy water park and gym. Additional excursions, dinner and single accommodation are paid additionally.

And if you have the opportunity to relax for a couple of weeks, then you can go to a sanatorium with your family and celebrate the New Year there!

10. Sanatorium "Chabarok" (Baranovichi district, Brest region)

Why can you choose a sanatorium as a place of treatment and relaxation for the whole family?

1. You can treat diseases of: the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue; nervous system; respiratory organs; circulatory system; endocrine system, eating disorders and metabolic disorders.

2. The sanatorium was completely reconstructed by 2014.

3. The price of the New Year's tour includes a New Year's banquet and entertainment program on December 31, 2018, which must be paid together with the tour.

4. Among other things, there is a SPA capsule and a beauty salon where body wraps and other procedures are performed.

5. You can relax with children from 3 years old.

6. There are 6 comprehensive cosmetic programs: 2 anti-cellulite, for joints and migraine treatment, stimulation of the immune system and skin cleansing.

7. There is a sauna and a swimming pool. Bathhouse and New Year are like in a Soviet film.

8. There is a natural pond, a barbecue area and billiards.

9. The rental point will offer you equipment for outdoor activities, and the solarium will provide you with an even and beautiful tan in the middle of winter!

10. Children's playground and room, teacher's services - included in the price.

11. Excursions: To the Brest Hero Fortress, Zhirovichi Monastery, Nesvizh and Mir.

12. Average score based on 720 questionnaires - 8.5 out of 10.

Dates of rest and treatment: December 29 or 30, 2018 - January 10, 2019.

Price for one place - from 695.6 rubles (price includes New Year's program and banquet). Children under 3 years old inclusive can attend a banquet with an entertainment program for free without being provided with a separate seat at the festive table.

Where to contact?

The regional department for the Goretsky and Dribinsky districts is located near the Central Square in the Belgosstrakh building. Address: st. Kalinina, 18, office 1.

The organization operates from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00.

Phones: +375 2233-7-31-31 (landline), as well as +375 29-766-66-53 (aka Viber and WhatsApp).

New Year 2019 in Belarus is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the main winter holiday inexpensively, fun and exciting. In the union state there is neither a language barrier nor a negative attitude towards Russian tourists. Many travelers, returning home from the presented country, honestly admit that during their vacation they again felt like they were in the Soviet Union. These statements are not without meaning, because Belarus has preserved the best traditions of the Soviet past, including in the sphere of New Year's celebrations.

Holiday options

Holidays in Belarus for the New Year 2019 are varied and interesting. Tourists are offered the following celebration options:

mass folk festivals;
going to entertainment venues;
check-in to boarding houses or sanatoriums;
visiting ski resorts (Raubichi, Silichi, etc.).

Each of the listed methods involves certain financial expenses, however, even by the standards of the average Russian family, prices in Belarus are quite affordable. It is not surprising that many domestic tourists prefer a trip to their Belarusian brothers instead of Finland.

Celebration traditions in the country

Every year on the night of January 1, the streets of Belarusian cities are filled with tens of thousands of people who celebrate the main winter holiday on a grand scale. It is noteworthy that at 12 o’clock at night the avenues are almost completely deserted, since Belarusians greet the chiming clock at home, in a close circle of family or friends. Several years ago there was a tradition of celebrating the so-called Russian (at 11 pm) and local New Years. Now the time difference between Minsk and Moscow has been leveled, so a few minutes before midnight people watch the festive congratulations of V.V. Putin or A.G. Lukashenko.

On the streets of regional centers (Gomel, Grodno, Vitebsk, Mogilev, Brest), Christmas trees are installed in every district, but most people come to the main squares. All those present are offered an original show program, including:

performances by artists;
round dances around the Christmas tree;
open air disco;
competitions from Father Frost and Snow Maiden.

The culmination of the celebrations will be a bright fireworks display that will thunder in the capital and major cities at 2 am. It is important to remember that in Belarus it is prohibited to openly drink alcohol, only in opaque bags. For violating the established rule, you can receive a substantial fine (from 500 to 1.5 thousand rubles). However, on New Year's Eve, Belarusian law enforcement agencies are loyal to citizens who have exceeded their quota, and in most cases offer to accompany them home or to a hotel.

Restaurants and bars in Belarus

For those who do not want to celebrate the New Year 2019 in the open air, we recommend going to entertainment venues. Belarusian cuisine will delight you with original dishes, such as potato pancakes, sorcerers, cracklings, dumplings with all kinds of fillings, and home-baked potatoes. For alcoholic drinks, be sure to try whipped cream, herbal or berry tinctures, and moonshine.

As for the prices in local restaurants, you will be pleased with their cheapness. Even if you go out on a grand scale, no more than 2-3 thousand rubles are spent per table on New Year’s Eve, but the final receipt depends on the quantity ordered. The only thing you need to take care of in advance is to reserve a table, because on the evening of December 31st there may not be any free seats available. In regional centers, unlike Minsk, there are almost no pretentious establishments, and celebrations take place in a cozy, spiritual atmosphere.

Boarding houses and sanatoriums

If you want to celebrate the New Year 2019 in Belarus inexpensively and with health benefits, then you should visit the local sanatoriums. The table below provides the necessary information about all such institutions in the country:

Name of the sanatorium	Location	Specialization	Cost of living
"Ozerny"	Grodno region, Ozery village	Treatment of the cardiovascular, respiratory, genitourinary and musculoskeletal systems	from 1.2 thousand rubles/day
"Pinery"	Minsk region, Sosnovy Bor village	Therapy of respiratory and digestive organs, musculoskeletal system, gynecological diseases	from 1.5 rubles/day
"Dawn"	Minsk region, Lyuban village	Treatment of urolithiasis, kidney diseases, musculoskeletal system	from 1 thousand rubles/day
"Golden Sands"	Gomel region, Novaya Guta village	Treatment of diseases of the digestive system, respiratory and circulatory system	from 1.2 rubles/day
"Crane"	Minsk region, Zubrenevka village	Treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular systems	from 1.5 thousand rubles/day
"Borovoye"	Vitebsk region, Borovka village	Treatment of respiratory, digestive, genitourinary and cardiovascular systems	from 1.4 thousand rubles/day
"Alesya"	Brest region, Zavyshye village	Treatment of the cardiovascular, genitourinary, respiratory systems	from 1 thousand rubles/day

Each resort offers its own entertainment program for the New Year. The cost of booking a table at a banquet varies between 1-1.5 rubles, but for this amount you will receive a minimum set of dishes and alcoholic drinks. During the event, guests of the boarding houses will be able to dance, make interesting acquaintances, and participate in exciting competitions. In other words, it won't be boring.

Ski resorts in the country

For winter sports lovers, two famous ski resorts have been built in Belarus - Raubichi and Silichi. They are located just a few tens of kilometers from Minsk, and on New Year’s holidays, comfortable transport runs to them every hour. The price list in Raubichi is much cheaper than, for example, in and looks like this:

instructor lessons - 800 rub./hour;
bath/sauna – from 1.5 thousand rubles for 2 hours;
one-time ride on the ski lift – 150 rubles;
visiting the gym – from 400 rubles/hour;
rental of ski equipment – 500-1500 rubles/day;
accommodation in a single hotel room – 900 rubles/day;
accommodation in a double hotel room – from 600 rubles/day;
rental of a tennis court, basketball or football field - from 500 rubles/hour.

Raubichi and Silichi are multifunctional sports complexes where you can relax with the whole family, get involved in sports and have a good New Year's holiday surrounded by picturesque landscapes.

New Year tours to Belarus

Belarus is one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent times. Every year, tens of thousands of Russians travel to the neighboring country to celebrate the New Year inexpensively and tastefully. The cost of tours in January increases slightly and varies between 10-15 thousand rubles per person. You can get to any point in the republic from Moscow or St. Petersburg in 6-9 hours by bus, and for particularly impatient travelers there are direct flights to Minsk airport (1.5-2 hours of flight).

Thus, the New Year 2019 in Belarus will delight you with reasonable prices, variety of leisure activities and memorable events. In this country, a Russian tourist will never feel like a stranger, because here he is accepted as a brother. Don’t miss the chance to personally experience the hospitality of local residents, the high level of service of Belarusian establishments, and the fabulous atmosphere on the streets of the capital and regional cities.

For information on how Belarus celebrated 2018, see the following video:

Belarus is a small country, but there are plenty of places where you can spend New Year 2017. This includes fishing, fashionable celebrations in Minsk, and snow-covered forests where you can admire the beauty of nature. In Belarus there is a place to relax and celebrate the beginning of the new year. Where should we go?

Where to go?

Rest in the city

Tours to Belarus begin with choosing a place to go. For lovers of nightlife, clubs, restaurants, cultural places, this is, of course, Minsk.

New Year in Minsk is a real celebration in a European city. On the main square, the Christmas tree is decorated annually, restaurants, cafes, and night clubs operate.

Before the New Year, many fairs are held in Minsk where you can purchase locally produced goods:

women's underwear;
textile;
cosmetics;
bed sheets;
products of modern masters.

As you know, goods in Belarus are of high quality and made from natural materials, so the New Year can be combined with shopping.

Wandering around the shops and fairs, you can visit the venues where show programs are held. There are usually many of them, some of them are based on national material. If you come to Minsk with children, you can go to performances in theaters, concert halls and entertainment centers. Be sure to visit the main Christmas tree of the country.

On New Year's tours, guests can enjoy excursions around the city or outside the city:

aquapark;
Dudutki - a gentry estate of the 19th century;
Berezinsky Nature Reserve;
Dukorsky maentak is an old estate where children will be met by fairy-tale characters and folk craftsmen;
History Park Sula - Rubezhevichi;
Trips to Nesvizh and Mir to see ancient castles;
Belovezhskaya Pushcha with the estate of Father Frost;
Ancient Zaslavl;
Brest Fortress;
Slonim and other cities of Belarus.

You can’t do without a sightseeing tour of Minsk, which takes on an unprecedented charm in winter.

If the bustle of the city does not satisfy you, you can go to other parts of Belarus.

You can get to Minsk from Moscow by train; travel time is 10 hours 30 minutes. By plane the journey will be much shorter – 1 hour 20 minutes. If you are traveling by car, do not forget about the documents for the vehicle to cross the border.

New Year in nature

Belarus is a country rich in natural gifts. If you want to go to a ski resort, you don’t have to go abroad and spend extra money. Tours to Belarus for the New Year 2017 offer equally good conditions for skiing.

And although Belarus cannot boast of high mountains, there are places to go skiing:

"Sunny Valley";
"Yakut Mountains";
"Mozyr";
Center for the Training of Olympic Athletes "Raubichi";
"Logoisk";
"Silichi".

At ski resorts you can rent equipment and undergo wellness treatments.

No less interesting can be visiting relict forests, lakes and rivers. Here you can see rare animals listed in the Red Book. Hunting season opens in some areas. Here you can see wild boar, deer, fox, marten, and hares. Sometimes you can get caught hunting a wolf.

There are many lakes (Narochanskie, Braslavskie) and rivers (Neman, Vileya) in Belarus. This is where you can go on fishing tours.

No less interesting will be tours for the New Year 2017 to agricultural estates. Ecotourism is becoming increasingly popular. Here you can get up close and personal with folk traditions and crafts, go sleigh rides, even organize corporate events, and visit an ostrich farm.

If you have not yet decided where to spend the New Year inexpensively and variedly, be sure to come to Belarus.

Weather

The New Year's Eve should not be ruined by bad weather. And Belarus will not allow this. The climate here is perfect as a setting for this holiday.

The air temperature here is not very low - from -8 to -4 degrees. But there is a lot of snow: the cover reaches 15-30 cm. So skiing will be provided, and a visit to the estate of Father Frost will be truly fabulous.

Where to live?

Minsk Hotels

If you decide to spend your holidays in Minsk, booking your seats earlier will allow you to save time and money.

We offer the following list of the best hotels in the city.

"The president". The hotel offers to spend the New Year in Minsk in a 5-star hotel near Oktyabrskaya Square. The rooms are decorated in a classic style and have air conditioning, a minibar, and a TV. The hotel offers numerous services for guests: swimming pool, fitness center, travel agency, beauty salon, sauna, billiards. The metro station and Independence Square are very close, where you can go for a walk after celebrating the New Year. Room rates start at $130.
"Victoria-2". Another wonderful hotel offering New Year tours to Belarus. The rooms are equipped with everything you need, the bathroom has a hairdryer and toiletries. If desired, you can use a minibar and TV, a spa center where health services are offered. Dishes of European and Belarusian cuisine can be tasted in the hotel restaurant. Within walking distance from the hotel there is a reservoir and a metro station. Room prices start at $130. It's best to use early booking to secure the rooms you'll love.
VIP apartments. The hotel is located on Kozlova Street near Victory Square. The apartments have a kitchenette, a balcony, a living area, and everything you need for a bathroom and meeting guests. The metro is within walking distance. If you appreciate architecture, be sure to take a walk through the Partizansky district, where the hotel is located. Room prices start from $140.
Buta. This is a boutique hotel located in the center of Minsk and offering a cozy stay for the New Year 2017. The rooms are elegantly decorated in light colors, they have all the necessary toiletries, a TV, a minibar and even a telephone. The restaurant, which is open 24 hours a day, serves national and European dishes. The hotel also offers a sauna and a casino. There is a metro station not far from the hotel. Hotel rates start at $160.
"Europe". This is a hotel where relaxation and New Year's Eve will be truly royal. A swimming pool, fitness center, sauna and Turkish bath are all available to welcome guests. In addition to the standard set of accessories, the rooms offer a hairdryer and a safe. You can have a delicious lunch in the hotel restaurant. There are other restaurants and cafes near the hotel. From here you can walk to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and the Palace of the Republic. The Oktyabrskaya metro station is nearby. Prices for hotel accommodation start from $170.
"Minsk". This is a four-star hotel, where guests can book economy accommodation, but this does not make the holiday any worse. The classic style in which the rooms are decorated is consistent with a calm state of relaxation and comfort. There is a TV, toiletries, internet. Unique wall paintings are used in the decoration of corridors and halls. It features two restaurants and a gym. A buffet is served in the mornings; at other times, you can order dishes of European and national cuisine. Hotel Minsk is an ideal solution if you decide to combine your vacation with a cultural program. Within walking distance are the Art Museum and Drama Theater. M. Gorky. Accommodation prices start at $100, and there are New Year's specials.
"Beijing". The five-star hotel offers a comfortable holiday with children. This is a hotel for those who love a holiday with Asian touches. In the restaurant here you can try Chinese dishes, and in the beauty salon you can order a Chinese massage. Otherwise, the hotel offers a standard set of amenities in the room (there is also a refrigerator and a kettle) and services: swimming pool, spa, wellness treatments, restaurant and cafe, conference room, casino. Some rooms overlook the garden. For those who crave a cultural program, the Yanka Kupala Theater is nearby. Prices start at $130. Special offers and discounts apply.

Minsk, without a doubt, is a worthy city for the New Year 2017 to be remembered for a long time. However, for those who want to be alone with nature, recreation centers and sanatoriums are offered.

Ski resorts

Silichi. This is a ski resort of republican significance, where relaxation will be a real pleasure. Celebrating the New Year 2017 on skis is an excellent choice. The resort has a hotel with 80 rooms and 12 guest houses. The hotel has bars, restaurants, saunas, a gym, and a medical service center. The resort offers ski equipment rental. There are 6 tracks for skiing, which include a track for children and a training track. You can get to the slopes by ski lift. For extreme sports enthusiasts, there are trampolines and a snowpark available. In addition to the hotel at the resort, you can book rooms in small private estates and houses. Prices for accommodation in them are quite reasonable and range from 60 to 300 dollars, depending on the level of comfort.

Logoisk. This is a cozy place that can be reached by car or bus. You can stay here in the estates “Miyana”, “Veragi”, “Silichi”, “Hills”, “Fairytale House” and others or book apartments in the Podgorika hotel. The cost of accommodation starts from $40 in inexpensive estates and can rise to $250-300 for apartments. There are 5 ski trails in Logoisk, equipment rental and lessons with an instructor are available. If you wish, you can go snowboarding.
Yakut mountains. Holidays and tours to Belarus on New Year's Eve 2017 can be enjoyed at the Yakut Mountains resort. There is a recreation park and a picturesque area here, but it is difficult to get here by car on your own. The resort is located in the Grodno region. There are 4 tracks, including for ATVs, snowboarders and tubing. The ski complex can be rented, and you can also work with an instructor for a fee. There is a gym, restaurants, saunas, paintball, and a small football field on site. You can stay here in cozy estates and guest houses “Panski Maentak”, “Pigasovo”, “U Palatsikh” and others. For those wishing to combine active recreation with wellness, we can recommend the Galaktika recreation center. Accommodation prices here can range from $35 to $450.
Sunny Valley. This place is perfect if you want to spend a holiday with children. The resort is located within the city, so tours here are very popular among couples. There is a training slope here; a cable car takes you to the top. Skiing and snowboarding equipment can be rented. Tubing and skates are also available for rent. You can warm up and have lunch in local restaurants and cafes. You can stay in hotels near the resort. Among the most convenient and affordable are the hotels “Sputnik”, “Loshitskaya Usadba”, “Zvezda”, “MaxHotel” and others. Accommodation prices start at $25 and go up to $1,000 depending on the level of accommodation.
Mozyr. This is a sports and fitness complex. A holiday here is suitable for those who want to combine celebrating the New Year 2017 with an active holiday. It offers rental of various equipment for skiing, snowboards, and ATVs. There are attractions, tennis courts, an ice skating rink, a cafe, and a football field. Instructors are working. To ski you will have to take a lift. The resort is located in the Gomel region. You can stay in the Euro mini-hotel or estates. If you wish, you can rent a 1-2 room apartment in the city. Room rates are inexpensive, starting at $11 and going up to $100.

Sanatoriums

If you want to combine tours to celebrate the New Year 2017 with recovery, welcome to the sanatoriums of Belarus.

"Bug." This is a sanatorium in Belarus that offers inexpensive recreation and wellness on New Year's Eve 2017. Hotels like this one guarantee peace and comfort in one of the best health resorts in Belarus. The hotel is located in the Sosnovy Bor tract. People come here for treatment of the heart, respiratory system, musculoskeletal system, and nervous system. Meals are organized on a buffet basis, but taking into account the recommended diets for patients. On the Mukhavets River you can go fishing, go into the forest to pick mushrooms and for years. The hotel also offers other services: a gym, a sports town, a playground for children, a hairdresser, a library, and a post office. The sanatorium has an excellent diagnostic and treatment facility, which includes acupuncture, mud therapy, electrosleep, ozone therapy and other healing procedures. The hotel has 500 rooms, the minimum cost is 1600 rubles per room.
"Belarusian girl." The sanatorium is located in the Minsk region. This is the only health resort that accepts patients with diabetes. The hotel is located on the shore of the reservoir, surrounded by a forest of pine and birch trees. The main profile of treatment in the sanatorium is the respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, endocrine and nervous systems. Nutrition is carried out according to a diet, a variety of diagnostic methods, traditional and non-traditional treatment are used. On New Year's Eve, guests will be treated to a show program and a festive menu. Price per room on New Year's holidays – from 5 thousand rubles
"Krinitsa". Also located in the Minsk region. This sanatorium has its own base of mineral springs, the hotel territory is huge, and leisure activities are offered: concerts, films, excursions. Meals are served in the restaurant. The rooms have everything you need, shower and toilet in the room. The main profile of treatment in the sanatorium is gynecology, digestive system, cosmetology, heart, musculoskeletal system. A double room with three meals a day will cost from 4 thousand rubles for two.
Pilots. One of the best sanatoriums with its own healing springs and mud. Lettsy is located on the shore of a lake surrounded by coniferous forest. The wide profile of disease treatment makes it even more popular. The heart, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory organs, and nervous system are treated here. The diagnostic base is not very rich and diverse, but many treatment methods are offered. The rooms have everything you need, including a bathroom, balcony, shower, toilet, refrigerator. The cost of the room per person will be about 2 thousand, 4 meals a day to order.
Forest lakes. This is one of the oldest sanatoriums in Belarus. It was formed back in 1930. There are mineral springs and lakes on the territory, thanks to which the sanatorium has become famous. The heart, genitourinary system, respiratory organs, and nerves are treated here. You can stay here with children from 3 years old. The range of treatment procedures is extremely wide. There is a sports ground, gym, billiards, beauty treatments, bars and restaurants on site. The price of accommodation depends on the level of repair and amenities in the room and starts from 2.5 thousand rubles. Meals 3 times a day per order.
Pridneprovsky. Tours to this health resort are worth spending the New Year's weekend here. The sanatorium is located inside a forest park, which has special paths for walking. The hotel has its own mineral springs and drinking pump room. Treatment here is aimed at general health, but the profile of this sanatorium remains diseases of the respiratory organs, gynecology, muscular and nervous systems. The sanatorium provides services: swimming pools, cafe and restaurant, hairdresser, beauty salon, billiards, table tennis. You can book massage treatments here. Entertainment includes concerts and film screenings. If desired, you can book excursions at the office. The diagnostic and treatment base is not too extensive, which once again confirms the general profile of treatment in this sanatorium. The price for accommodation ranges from 2.5 to 3 thousand for a double room. Four meals a day to order.

Belarus is an amazing country. There is everything you need for a holiday. Foreigners flock here to enjoy the untouched nature, improve their health and breathe fresh air. The mild climate in winter makes holidays in Belarus popular even at this harsh time of year. You can make your vacation unforgettable by visiting several different places at once with excursions, active recreation and being in nature. And you don’t have to travel far to do this! All you have to do is come to Minsk - and the whole of Belarus is at your service!

Fishing in Belarus in winter

Personal experience of traveling to Belarus for the New Year holidays

The BigTransTour company offers tours to Belarus for the New Year. You will be able to celebrate the holiday not only in Minsk, but also in Brest and Grodno. A lot of positive emotions and vivid impressions await you. From any trip you will bring not only a good mood, but also beautiful photographs, as well as souvenirs. We are sure that everyone will enjoy their vacation!

Why are our tours popular?

Belarus is an amazing country. It becomes especially delightful before the New Year.

The holidays here will be held the way you want!

Offers:

numerous recreational activities;
leisurely walks and excursions;
tasting of local dishes and drinks.

Holidays in Belarus will be remembered forever. You will take a fresh look at the cities of the country, even if you have already been to them, and you will definitely find friends and like-minded people.

We offer a large number of tours in 2020 with an impressive excursion program. Thought out to the smallest detail, it allows you to visit a huge number of interesting places in the shortest possible time.

Depending on which tour you choose, you will be able to:

visit the DUDUTKA Museum of Material Culture;
ride on vintage cabs and carriages;
enjoy the taste of local dishes during tastings;
explore the royal Gothic castle;
visit Belovezhskaya Pushcha, etc.

Merry New Year's banquets, allowing you to welcome the year 2020, are held in the restaurants of the hotels where you are staying. Not only a rich menu awaits you, but also an unforgettable entertainment program. Celebrating the New Year according to Russian and Belarusian time will impress everyone!

During the holidays, you can not only explore numerous attractions, but also spend time actively. Each tour includes entertainment activities. You will learn about how holidays are celebrated in Belarus, attend various concerts and other events.

And, of course, it is impossible to imagine the programs without visiting small settlements. In them you can try on bast shoes, learn to carry water with a rocker, light a torch, iron clothes with a ruble, and bake pancakes in a real oven. As part of any New Year's tour, you will learn a lot about the history of the country and the life of its inhabitants.

Advantages of purchasing vouchers from the BigTransTour company

1. A variety of offers to celebrate the coming year and get to know Belarus.

2. Individual approach. Tours to Minsk and other cities are always selected taking into account all your requests and financial capabilities.

3. Availability of programs. The cost of the 2020 tour will pleasantly surprise even budget-conscious clients.

4. Providing all information about the programs. Are you interested in the features of a particular tour 2020? We are ready to tell you everything about them.

Time is approaching the favorite holiday of children and adults, New Year. It's time to start adjusting to holiday mode and frantically remembering what gifts to give, what to cook for the holiday table and what party to book. If the option of preparing salads and home celebrations is not for you, your soul asks for adventure, activity and something unusual, then The travel portal VP.BY offers to celebrate the New Year by traveling! And even in Belarus!

We are sharing an overview of those New Year offers that are in the catalog of New Year tours from Belarusian travel agencies. The article contains a dozen options with prices (prices are valid at the time of publication and may vary, so check with travel agencies!) - where, how and for how much to celebrate New Year 2017 in Belarus, and also relax at the same time:

1. The most traditional and fabulous option is to go to Belovezhskaya Pushcha to visit Santa Claus and Snow Maiden. This tour is suitable for families with children, because there will be a lot of fun and joy, gifts and surprises. And believe me, even adults have a pleasant time here and take part in a round dance and reading poems to Santa Claus.

New Year in Belarus, where to relax for the New Year in Belarus

6. Another option with immersion in nature is Berezinsky Nature Reserve, where can I go travel with the travel agency "Champagne" for 33 BYN per person. A one-day bus tour will brighten your cheeks and bring you more wildlife and environmental awareness into your life. After all, the employees of the nature museum in the reserve know how to captivate and interestingly tell any facts and stories of this area. In addition to education, the program also has fun with Father Frost, Snow Maiden and Bolotnik, New Year's treat, sleigh ride or carriage ride. Therefore, do not miss the chance to spend the pre-New Year or post-New Year's day in an eventful and exciting way, and even more so, you can go on such a trip with the whole family!

8. On an interesting one-day tour to the best estate of 2009 "Ganka" Can travel with the travel agency "Company Bonchance"- issue price 30 BYN per person. The program includes real folklore songs and rituals, caroling, batleyka, tea drinking and an introduction to the mysterious Rakov, its secrets and legends about smugglers. Definitely an excursion that is worth visiting, and even more so to coincide with the New Year.

9. Adults and children will be interested in visiting the world of bees - in the literal sense of the word - at estate "World of Bees", Where The school of striped elves starts working on December 10 that will help children (and adults) properly prepare for the New Year. This offer is possible, price per adult 28 BYN, children under 5 years old are free. The hospitable owners of the estate will provide you with treats and gifts, children will be able to dance at a fun disco, and, of course, get acquainted with Father Frost and Snow Maiden. And if bees are not your area of interest, then consider meeting the kindest dogs of the breed husky- such