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Białowieża National Park

Białowieża National Park protects a mosaic of forests, wet meadows and waterways. Its main experiences are the guided strict area of Orłówka, independent trails in Hwoźna, the museum and the managed bison exhibition reserve.

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

  • Orłówka, with delimited routes and access through an authorized guide.
  • Hwoźna’s marked trails for independent walks.
  • Nature and Forest Museum and managed bison exhibition reserve.
Białowieża Forest
Photo by Jacek Karczmarz Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Białowieża National Park
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Articles in Białowieża National Park

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Białowieża National Park

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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