Smolenskoye Poozerye National Park
Forests, bogs and 35 glacial lakes in northwest Smolensk Oblast
Smolenskoye Poozerye (Smolensk Lakes) is a flat forest-wetland landscape of 35 lakes, with bogs, sedge meadows and the Western Dvina River running through the lake region. Archaeological remains from the Mesolithic onwards are found throughout the park.
Things to do
- On footWalk the children's trail "Fairy tales of a Russian forest", with its defence outposts and the homes of Baba-Yaga and Leshy
- HeritageVisit the resort town of Przhevalskoye on the shores of Lake Sapsho
- WildlifeJoin a guided bird-watching tour
- On footFollow the maintained nature trails, bike trails or water tourist routes
Also worth seeing
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Verzhavska
An ancient settlement developed for visitors within the park. - 3
Holy Well
A popular spa within the park's recreational facilities.