Pripyatsky National Park

Floodplain forests, turf swamps and flood lakes along the Pripyat River in Belarus

Turf swamps and forest fill the floodplain of the Pripyat River, where up to 70% of the territory can flood. A network of tributaries and drainage channels dug in the 19th century crosses the park.

1Pripyat River floodplainFlooded floodplain with turf swamps and flood lakes, the landscape the park protects.
2Cranberry thicketsMore than 500 hectares of cranberry thickets grow across the park.

Things to do

  • On footWalk the forests of pine, oak and birch
  • Try thisFish the Pripyat River and its flood lakes
  • HeritageVisit the Nature Museum for its collection on local nature and ethnography
Pripyat River floodplain
Pripyat River floodplain
Cranberry thickets
Cranberry thickets

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Belarus · Gomel Est. 1996 Size 1,880 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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    Nature Museum

    A collection dedicated to local nature and ethnography.

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