Vileika Reservoir - the largest artificial reservoir in Belarus. Its area is 64, 6 square meters.

The decision to build was made Vileika reservoir to improve the water supply of the Belarusian capital of Minsk. A decisive role was played in the decision to water quality - is one of the cleanest reservoirs of the former USSR.

Construction began in 1968. At the same time the reservoir was built and the channel connecting the river Svisloch and Vilija. In order to raise the water channel to 70 meters, it was built several pumping stations. After the collapse of the Soviet Republic of Belarus lays hopes on Vileika HPP, construction of which was started in 1995. It is now put into operation the first and second place.

Vileika Reservoir - a popular holiday destination of adults and children who appreciate clean water, clean air, unspoiled nature. As the reservoir is shallow - its average depth is 3, 7 meters, the water is heated uniformly to a temperature of 18-22 degrees.

Reservoir can engage in water sports or boating, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery, sunsets and sunrises, beautiful at any time of the year. In winter, above the reservoir can be seen the Northern Lights. They say the air is so pure, that in the winter, if you put your ear to the ice, you can hear the ringing of the bells of distant monasteries.

In pure water reservoir is rich in fish, which is especially bred in recent years, when the state began to take measures against poaching. At any time of the year in the reservoir Vileika many fishermen who come even from other countries for the excellent fishing. Every year competitions are organized fishermen. On the coast Vileika reservoir built several cozy recreation, including fishing and hunting.