Residence of Father Frost in Belovezhskaya Pushcha

Deep in the national park lies the residence of Father Frost, which opened in 2003. Thanks to the magic of the ancient forest and the work of Belarusian wood carvers who brought the fairy tale to life, Father's estate has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belarus.

The Belovezhskaya residence of the New Year's wizard is open all year round, and all 12 months are filled with the atmosphere of a merry festival. The fairy-tale estate hosts festivals, interesting events - seeing off the Snow Maiden, Family Day, the opening of the cycling season, and popular holidays - Kupala, Kolyada, Maslenitsa - are widely celebrated. The peak of visits, of course, falls in the winter months. People come here for the special atmosphere, good mood, and feeling of New Year's magic. The estate looks especially enchanting at nightfall when festive lights illuminate everywhere.

Santa's domain, surrounded by a high wooden fence, covers an area of 15 hectares. At the entrance, there is a map-diagram of the territory. The entrance gates are guarded by sculptures of wooden knights.

On the territory of the residence are located:

• Father Frost's House, decorated with wood carvings, frosty paintings on the windows, and New Year's illumination.
• The Snow Maiden's Tower – you can't enter, but you can look at the decoration of the house through the window to see how the granddaughter of the New Year's wizard lives.
• The Fairy Meadow of the Twelve Months.
• An alley with figures of the zodiac signs, where you can make a wish.
• The hut of Baba Yaga.
• The Mill of Good Deeds, which 'grinds' all bad actions.
• The Treasury – here are stored children's drawings and letters sent to Father Frost.
• The Bridge of Wishes, where you can express good wishes to your loved ones.
• The Ice Life Museum with exhibits dedicated to the celebration of the New Year.
• Wooden sculptures of fairy tale characters.
• The workshop of Mother Winter, where visitors can craft a New Year's gift with their own hands.
• A festive New Year's tree.
• Magical apiary and well.
• Monument to the New Year.
• Gazebos for relaxation.
• A cozy cafe.

Visitors to the residence can:

• ride on the New Year's train;
• buy memorable souvenirs;
• meet and take photos with Father Frost and his granddaughter;
• participate in New Year's games and contests;
• taste dishes of Belarusian cuisine;
• dance around the festive tree.

Father Frost's Residence is a place where New Year's magic merges with the magic of Belovezhskaya Pushcha. Visitors to the fairy-tale estate take away not only souvenirs and the atmosphere of the holiday but also unforgettable memories.

How to get to the Belovezhskaya residence of the wizard:

• buy an excursion bus tour from Minsk;
• independently get to Brest by train or bus and order a tour from Brest;
• reach Belovezhskaya Pushcha by car or the Brest-Kamenyuki bus and buy tickets to the residence on site.

A free bus runs from the entrance to the national park to the fairytale estate. It is sent when there is a group of at least 6 people.