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Poland

Republic of Poland

CapitalWarsaw
RegionCentral Europe
CurrencyPLN
Official languagesPolish
Access to the seaYes
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Warsaw

Słowiński National Park

Łebsko Lake

Gardno Lake

Białowieża Forest

Białowieża National Park

Hwoźna

Palace Park

Trail among mature trees and fallen wood in Białowieża National Park.
Poland · Region or area

Białowieża Forest

Białowieża Forest is a mosaic of deciduous and coniferous woodland, wet meadows and waterways, with natural processes continuing on a large scale. European bison are part of this ecosystem, but sightings in the wild are not guaranteed.

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Trail among mature trees and fallen wood in Białowieża National Park.
Poland · Region or area

Białowieża National Park

Białowieża National Park offers several ways to explore the forest: the strict protection area at Orłówka requires a guide, while Hwoźna’s trails can be explored independently. The museum provides context about the ecosystem.

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Gardno Lake
Poland · Region or area

Gardno Lake

Gardno is one of the lakes seen from the Czołpino route in Słowiński National Park. The trail places the lake within a coastal landscape of forests, dunes and other lakes.

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Łebsko Lake
Poland · Region or area

Łebsko Lake

Łebsko Lake is part of the landscape linking coastal pine forest with the dunes and Baltic Sea in Słowiński National Park. Its shore is one stretch of the walking route from Rąbka.

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Overlook across canyons and mesa landscape in Mesa Verde.
Poland · Place of interest

Palace Park

Palace Park is a short stop within Białowieża, beside the museum and park administration. The article suggests it for an afternoon visit, separate from the trails and the guided tour at Orłówka.

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Wide view of Łącka Dune and coastal forest in Słowiński National Park.
Poland · Region or area

Słowiński National Park

Słowiński National Park protects a changing landscape of mobile dunes, coastal pine forest, lakes and Baltic shoreline. The Rąbka and Czołpino routes offer different ways to explore it.

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Identifiable view of Warsaw, Poland's capital.
Poland · City or town

Warsaw

Warsaw is Poland’s capital, located in the Mazovia region. Polish is the language recorded for the country and the currency is the złoty; check operational details with current sources before travelling.

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Poland

Guides to this destination

Polish złoty banknotes and coins. Practical guides

Poland on the map: Warsaw, Polish and the złoty

A short guide to locating Poland in Central Europe and recognising three useful reference points before planning your trip.

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Identifiable view of Warsaw, Poland's capital. Practical guides

Warsaw, Polish and the złoty as starting points for Poland

The capital, location, language and currency provide a reliable starting point for getting your bearings in Poland. Practical travel details should be checked against up-to-date sources.

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Wide view of Łącka Dune and coastal forest in Słowiński National Park. Nature

Słowiński: two routes for understanding Poland’s shifting dunes

Between Łeba and Czołpino, Słowiński National Park offers two very different ways to reach its shifting dunes. Choosing well prevents a walk on sand from turning into a poorly planned day.

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

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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