How to reach White lake

White is one of the most beautiful lakes in the North of Russia. On its shore stands the ancient city of Belozersk. Here is the section of the famous white sea-Baltic canal and is a monument to its builders. In a lot of interesting Belozersk monastery, ancient churches, the shaft of the old city. White lake is so rich in fish that those who once threw water in his bait, calls it a fishing Paradise. Access to White lake is possible in several ways.

White is one of the most beautiful lakes of Russia

You will need

- map of roads of Russia;
- the schedule of aircraft at Cherepovets;
- schedule trains to Vologda and Cherepovets;
schedule of buses from bus stations of Vologda and Cherepovets.

Instruction

Belozersk is an administrative center of Belozersky district of Vologda region. If you prefer to travel by plane, the nearest to White lake airport is located in Cherepovets. In Belozersk is a small airport, he took a mail plane, but now runs very infrequently. Direct flight to Cherepovets can be reached from Moscow, St.-Petersburg, Murmansk, Apatity and Helsinki. From the airport to the bus station can best be reached by taxi.

From the bus station of Cherepovets, Belozersk on a bus No. 738. He walks daily, doing a few flights. After two and a half hours you will be in place.

Railway in Belozersk no. The nearest major railway stations – Vologda and Cherepovets. If you go from Moscow, Yaroslavl, Arkhangelsk - easier to get in Vologda, but if from St.-Petersburg to Cherepovets. Bus stations in both cities are near the train, in Vologda, in the same area. From Moscow the trains in this direction leave from the Yaroslavl station (metro Komsomolskaya), from St. Petersburg – Ladozhsky (Ladoga subway).

From the bus station Vologda to Belozersk twice a day a bus No. 704. To go about four hours.

If you prefer to travel by car you also need to reach Vologda or Cherepovets. From Vologda are two roads – via Kirillov and Cherepovets. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Way through Kirillov shorter, but the road there is worse. In addition, on your way there will be two ferry crossings. But the place is very beautiful, and lots of attractions. You will be able to see the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery Ferapontovo. In addition, the crossing of the Sheksna is one of the widest and most beautiful rivers of Europe – quite interesting. Going to way through Cherepovets, don't forget to stock up on fuel.

Belozersk is a major port, so in summer it can be reached by water. For example, on a tourist boat on the white sea-Baltic canal. Navigation usually opens in may and ends in October, but of course it all depends on the weather conditions. Come to Belozersk and some cruise ships – however, their number is steadily declining, so it's not the most reliable way.

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