Białowieża National Park

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European bison in the forest in the Biaowieza Primeval Forest. The largest species of mammal found in Europe. Ungulates living in herds. Endangered species.

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Overview

Green, lush and mysterious, Białowieża National Park covers an area of about 105 sq km and is part of a bigger forest known as the Białowieża Forest (Puszcza Białowieska), which straddles the border between Poland and Belarus. Białowieża (byah-wo-vyeh-zhah) park is famous for two reasons. First, it's home to the European bison, the continent's largest land mammal.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Strict Nature Preserve

Białowieża National Park

This is the oldest section of the Białowieża National Park and covers an area of around 47.5 sq km, bordered to the north and west by the marshy Hwożna…
European Bison Show Reserve

Białowieża National Park

This modern and large enclosed animal park around 4km west of Palace Park is your best chance to see an actual bison. Though the bison died out in the…
Palace Park

Białowieża National Park

Palace Park was laid out in the 19th century around a splendid residence built for the Russian tsar, on the site of an ancient royal hunting lodge once…
Nature and Forest Museum

Białowieża National Park

Located in the modern visitors centre and hotel, this museum features exhibitions relating to the park's flora and fauna (mostly forest scenes with…