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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.

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

  • Guided visits in the strict protection area at Orłówka.
  • Marked trails in Hwoźna for independent walks.
  • The Nature and Forest Museum and a managed bison exhibition reserve.
European bison at the Białowieża Bison Show Reserve.
Photo by Autor no identificado Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Wooden boardwalk in a forest section of Białowieża National Park.
Photo by Agnieszka Kwiecień (Nova) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
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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: 03/10/2026