Children's Railroad, Minsk

Name: Children's Railroad
Address: Minsk, Belarus

#20 among attractions in Minsk

Amusement ride, Amusement, Amusement park

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Nestled in the heart of Minsk, the Children's Railroad serves as a unique and charming attraction that captivates both the young and the young at heart. This miniature railway, an amusement ride of sorts, has been a delightful feature of the city since its inception in 1955. Designed to be operated predominantly by children under the supervision of adult railway workers, this attraction is not just a ride but an educational experience that gives children a taste of working on a real railway.

Spanning a length of 4.5 kilometers, the Children's Railroad winds through the picturesque landscape of Minsk's parkland, offering scenic views and an enchanting journey through nature. The route includes several stations where passengers can embark and disembark, experiencing the full cycle of a train journey, including ticket inspection and announcements.

The locomotives and carriages, though smaller in scale than their full-sized counterparts, are fully functional and meticulously maintained, providing a safe and authentic railway adventure. The railway operates typically during the warmer months, from May to October, when the lush greenery of Minsk's parks is in full bloom, making it an ideal outdoor activity for families.

Beyond the joy of the train ride itself, the Children's Railroad is an institution that instills responsibility and a passion for railway professions. It is an educational project where children can learn about railway operations, signaling, and communication, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment as they take on various roles.

Local name: Мінская дзіцячая чыгунка імя К. С. Заслонава Coordinates: 53°55'34"N, 27°37'18"E

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Day trips

Children's Railroad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Library of Belarus, Kalinin Square, Chelyuskinites Park, Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences.

1.1 miE
National library with an iconic design
National Library of Belarus, Minsk
27 min walk • The National Library of Belarus is the biggest library in the Republic of Belarus. The library is located in Minsk, the capital of Belarus. It houses the largest collection of Belarusian printed materials and the third largest collection of books in Russian behind the Russian State Library and the Russian National Library.
0.6 miW
Square
Kalinin Square, Minsk
15 min walk • Kalinin Square is the 5th square on the Independence Avenue of Minsk. The square was named in honor of the Soviet Head of State Mikhail Kalinin. The square started to form in 1953. The monument to Kalinin, located on the square, was built in 1978.
~1990 ftSW
Park
Chelyuskinites Park, Minsk
10 min walk • Chelyuskinetes Park or Park Čaliuskincaŭ is an urban forest park in Minsk, Belarus. The park's area is 78 hectares. The park contains an amusement park. Other attractions include a Children's Railroad, operated exclusively by teenagers, and a cinema Raduga. There is a Minsk Metro station "Park Čaliuskincaŭ" next to the park.
0.8 miSW
Botanical garden
Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences, Minsk
20 min walk • Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus - a botanical garden located in Minsk and operating under the tutelage of the Academy of Sciences of Belarus, one of the older such institutions in the former USSR.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum
Old Belarusian History Museum, Minsk
26 min walk • Old Belarusian History Museum is a museum in Minsk, Belarus. The museum was founded in 1977 as a center for the study and promotion of the Belarusian artistic heritage.
~1980 ftE
Universities and schools
Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk
10 min walk • Belarusian National Technical University is the major technical university in Belarus.
1.2 miSW
Universities and schools, Modernist architecture
BSUIR 3b, Minsk
32 min walk • The Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, also known as BSUIR, is a public Higher Education Institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Minsk Radioengineering College, Minsk
33 min walk • Minsk Radioengineering College is an educational Institution of the Republic of Belarus. Training with secondary special education on the basis of basic education.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Children's Railroad?

Nearby attractions include Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk (10 min walk), Chelyuskinites Park, Minsk (10 min walk), Kalinin Square, Minsk (15 min walk), Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences, Minsk (20 min walk).

How to get to Children's Railroad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Children's Railroad:

Train

Заслонова (1 min walk)
Пионерская (17 min walk)

Bus

Дзіцячая чыгунка • Lines: 100, 91 (3 min walk)
Станцыя метро Маскоўская • Lines: 100, 113а, 113с, 115э, 13, 145с, 165, 25, 34, 35, 37, 64, 80, 91, 921, 95 (6 min walk)

Metro

Маскоўская • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Park Čaliuskіncaŭ • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Trolleybus

Натуралістаў • Lines: 35, 37, 38, 68 (9 min walk)
Валгаградская • Lines: 35, 37, 38, 68 (10 min walk)

Tram

Ламаносава • Lines: 1, 11, 5, 6 (25 min walk)
Бялінскага • Lines: 1, 11, 5, 6 (26 min walk)