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Białowieża Forest

Białowieża Forest combines primary woodland, wetlands and active natural processes. On the Polish side, visits can include guided areas, marked trails, a museum and a bison reserve, with the village of Białowieża as the practical base.

Trail among mature trees and fallen wood in Białowieża National Park.
Photo by Ralf Lotys (Sicherlich) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Strict protection area of Orłówka, visited with an authorized guide.
  • Independent marked trails in Hwoźna and the Pałacowy Park.
  • Nature and Forest Museum and the managed bison exhibition reserve.
Białowieża Forest
Photo by Jacek Karczmarz Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Białowieża National Park
Photo by Bart0012 Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Białowieża Forest

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Trail among mature trees and fallen wood in Białowieża National Park.

Białowieża for understanding old-growth forest and bison

In Białowieża, the key decision is not finding an animal, but choosing which kind of forest you want to experience and under what rules.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026