Bialowieza forest & village, Poland. Europe's last primeval forest & wilderness. A Polish treasure.
Bialowieza forest surrounds a very cute, quiet, and classy village. You can get here from Warsaw via Bialystok (nearest big city) within one day of travel (by train and bus). From Bialystok, you can take a bus (Voyage) for about seven dollars one way. The trip takes about 2 hours.
There are a few nice hotels in the village. To visit the restricted (protected) area, you'd have to obtain a permit and be accompanied by a certified guide. You can get more information on this from the visitor center located near the west entrance of the park. The more people you have in your group (up to 10), the less individual cost would be.
Extensive scenic bike paths are available. There are several bike rental places in the village, located near the Park's entrance. The average rate at the time of this publication is 5 zł per hour or 30 zł per day. That's about $US 1.30/hr or $US 7.75/day.
Recently the forest has been facing some logging controversies involving the government's plan to chop down thousands of ancient trees. It claimed that action was necessary to save the forest from the spreading of bark beetle infestation. But environmentalists disagree, saying beetle infestation is used only as an excuse to destroy the ancient forest for profits. More on this at
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Bialowieza National Park - Poland
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Trip in Bialowieza e Biebrza national park, Poland 2016
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Bialowieza National Park Tours (Poland): Top Tips Before Białowieża National Park (Poland) -
Bialowieza National Park Tours (Poland): Top Tips Before Białowieża National Park (Poland) - Parco Nazionale di Białowieża ... The National Park is situated in the north-east part of Poland, in podlaskie voivodeship. The Park covers the central part of Białowieża Forest. Its beginnings can be traced back to 1921, when the “Reserve” forestry was created at the place currently occupied by the Park. In 1932, the „Reserve” forestry was transformed into „National Park in Białowieża”. In 1947 the unit was reinstated as Białowieża National Park, and under the same name functions until today.The Park covers the area of 10 517,27 ha, which constitutes 1/6 of the Polish part of Białowieża Forest. 5725,75 ha is under strict protection, 4438,20 ha is under active protection, and landscape protection covers the area of 353,32 ha. There has been a protection zone created around the Park which covers the state commercial forest having an area of 3224,26 ha.The park comprises 3 administrative units: Orłówka Protective Unit, Hwoźna Protective Unit and the European Bison Breeding Center (covering three breeding reserves and European Bison Show Reserve).Białowieża National Park protects the best preserved fragment of Białowieża Forest – last natural forest at the European Lowland Area, having the primaeval character, identical with the one which covered the area of deciduous and coniferous forests years ago. The characteristic feature of the park is its biological diversity. The Park comprises, inter alia, 809 vascular plants species, over 3 thousand cryptogams and fungi species, almost 200 moss species and 283 lichen species. There have been more than 8 thousand invertebrates species, approximately 120 species of breeding birds and 52 mammal species. Old, primaeval forest stands in Białowieża National Park are characterized by large amounts of deadwood at the various stage of disintegration, and by the presence of typical natural forest species. Among the birds to be fund in the park one can identify e.g.: Eurasian pygmy-owl, three-toed and white-backed woodpecker; the beetles – black fir sawyer, Osmoderma eremita, Pytho kolwensis; and the butterflies – Aglia Tau, moorland clouded yellow.
Apart from Białowieża Forest, many of the aforementioned species can be identified only in few places worldwide.European bison – the biggest European land mammal – is the symbol of the Park. Białowieża Forest became last mainstay for the lowland European bison. The process of its reinstatement, bringing it back to nature started right there. At present, Białowieża Forest comprises the largest free-living population of European bison in the world. There are approximately 500 European bison living in the Polish part of Białowieża Forest.Białowieża National Park is the only Polish natural property designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The Park is the most important – central zone of Białowieża Forest Biosphere Reserve. The area of the Park is interesting with a regard to the historic and cultural aspects. Park Palace, covering the area of 50 ha is one of the Park structures. The Palace was founded between 19th and 20 century in the close vicinity of the Tsar’s palace, constructed in years 1889 – 1894. The Park in the English style, also known as a landscape style, was designed by the famous Polish designer – Walery Kronenberg. The area of the Park comprises, inter alia the oldest building in Białowieża – the wooden manor-house from 1845, and the oldest monument in Białowieża – sandstone obelisk, commemorating the hunting of August III from Saxon dynasty, which took place in 1752. The Park Palace is registered in podlaskie voivodeship register on list of monuments. The Park is protected with a regard to the historical origins of the park having a national range. There is also a complex of historical buildings situated within the Park area.
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Białowieża National Park, Białowieża, Podlaskie, Poland, Europe
Białowieża National Park is a National Park in Podlaskie Voivodeship, north-eastern Poland adjacent with the border with Belarus. The total area of the Park is 152.2 square kilometres (58.8 sq mi). It is located 62 km (39 mi) southeast of Białystok (Poland). It is known for the protection of the best preserved part of the Białowieża Forest, Europe's last primaeval forest fragment that once stretched across the European Plain. It is home to the world's largest population of European bison (Polish: żubr), the continent's heaviest land animals. The border between the two countries runs through the forest, the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park is adjacent on the Belarus side of the border. There is a border crossing for hikers and cyclists within the forest. The park's formal beginning was the Forest Reserve inspectorate (Polish: Rezerwat) established in 1921. The inspectorate was transformed into the National Park in Białowieża on 11 August 1932 by the Second Polish Republic. After World War II, the forest was divided between the People's Republic of Poland and the Belarusian SSR of the Soviet Union. The People's Republic of Poland reopened the Białowieża National Park in 1947. The park headquarters is in Białowieża. Currently, the park consists of three administrative units: Protective Orłówka Precinct, Conservation District Hwoźna, and Bison Breeding Centre (with three reserves, breeding and demonstration Bison Reserve).
Orłówka Protective Unit with an area of 5073.21 ha, out of which 4784.46 ha is under strict protection, 235.48 ha under active protection and 53.27 ha under landscape protection. The area is subdivided into two protective districts : Sierchanowo (area of 2303,24 ha) and Dziedzinka (area of 2769.97 ha Hwoźna Protective Unit with an area of 5169,50 ha, out of which 941.64 ha is under strict protection, 4203.68 ha is under active protection, and 24.18 ha is under landscape protection. The area is subdivided into four protective districts : Cupryki (area of 1243.17 ha), Gruszki (area of 1426,52 ha), Masiewo (area of 1120.29 ha) and Zamosze (area of 1379.52 ha). The European bison Breeding Center with an area of 274,56 ha is under landscape protection. The area comprises three breeding reserves and a European bison Show Reserve. The duties of the personnel of European bison Breeding Center covers the breeding of European bison inhabiting in all of the Polish part of the Białowieża Forest. The idea of creating a national park locally is about 200 years old. However, the genuine protection efforts which are being continued today are centuries older. Often called the last untouched wilderness of Europe, the Białowieża National Park is the only one of its kind among the 23 national parks of Poland. Its inner zone belongs to the realm of old-growth forest which has been living without much human intervention for almost 800 years. Only scientists can navigate the strictly protected area freely. Each group of tourists is limited to no more than 20 people, and the presence of an official guide is mandatory. Classic road tour leads through the southern part of the reserve area, totalling 4,747 hectares. The headquarters are located at the Białowieża village in the Museum of Nature and Forest of the Białowieża National Park. The complex, built in the 1960, occupies the place of the former palace of Polish King Augustus III, which was destroyed by the Soviet Army in July 1944. Above the roof of the museum, there is an observation tower available for tourists during the opening hours. The exhibition presents the local species of plants and animals shown through displays, but also through multimedia exhibits with the use of lighting and sound. Particularly commendable is the exhibit devoted to birds. Almost all living species in the region can be heard in audio recordings. Guides in foreign languages are available with additional fee. The waiting time for a group tour is no longer than 15 minutes. In almost every room of the museum there are computers with information on the subject in different languages. However, the tour-guides are also likely to repeat the same information for their listeners. All exhibits in the museum have been prepared professionally by scientists, with general public in mind, and therefore are recommended for visitors of all ages. At the turn of the 20th century during the Russian Partition of Poland a Palace Park (Polish: Park Pałacowy) was founded around the so-called Tsar's Palace in Białowieża. At the park, is a historic manor house from 1845 that has been refurbished. At present, it serves as the Centre for Nature Education.
Białowieża National Park (Poland) - Parco Nazionale di Białowieża (Polonia)
One of the most important natural treasures not only in Poland, but also in Europe. Białowieża Forest is the last primary compact forest. I took this video in july 2011 - Uno dei più importanti tesori naturali non solo in Polonia ma anche in tutta Europa. Białowieża è l' ultimo sistema forestale vergine rimasto in Europa. Ho girato questo video nel luglio 2011.
Bialowieza National Park 3 - Poland
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Bialowieza National Park 2 - Poland
ANIMA MUNDI - Adventures in Wildlife Photography presents a short video on Poland's Bialowieza National Park. ANIMA MUNDI - Adventures in Wildlife Photography is a FREE 120+ page Quarterly Webzine. To download all free issues of ANIMA MUNDI magazine (available as PDF) please visit
a visit to Bialowieza
In juli 2011 bezochten Danja & Pim de oerbossen van Bialowieza in het oosten van Polen. Ondanks dat zij in het wild geen bizons tegenkwamen, was het een indrukwekkende ervaring (helaas loopt 't geluid een seconde achter de beelden aan)
Bialowieza Expedition 2017 European Bison
European Bison in the Bialowieza forest between Poland and Belarus. These gentle giants was once living in all forests of Europe. Today, they are only found in the Bialowieza area.
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Spring Wildlife of the Białowieża Forest and Biebrza Marshes, Poland
A short movie featuring birds and other wildlife seen on Wild Poland tours in the Białowieża Forest and Biebrza Marshes in 2013 and 2014. Your next best chance to join us is our Spring Wildlife Festival. Visit wildpoland.com for more.
Grenzenloses Wandern im Bialowieza-Nationalpark | Fokus Europa
Für Wanderer und Radler im Bialowieza-Nationalpark ist es jetzt ohne Visum möglich, von Polen nach Weißrussland einzureisen. Der Urwald im Osten Polens zählt zu den größten Europas. Der überwiegende Teil liegt allerdings auf weißrussischem Gebiet.
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Nationalpark Bialowieza (Weissrussland/Polen)
Osteuropa, vor Tausenden von Jahren. Dichte Mischwälder erstrecken sich von der Ostsee bis zum Schwarzen Meer. Langsam wandern die ersten Menschen in die Wildnis ein und beginnen, sie zu verändern.
Mit dem Entstehen von Feldern und Dörfern lichten sie die Wälder mehr und mehr, bis nur noch der Urwald von Bialowieza bleibt. Fast unberührt haben seine Baumriesen die kriegerischen Zeiten überstanden. 50 Meter hoch ragen sie in den Himmel empor. Schwarzstörche haben in den ausladenden Ästen ihren Horst angelegt. Sie gehören zu den heimlichsten und seltensten Vögeln Europas. Im Totholz abgestorbener Bäume brüten Eulen und zahllose Spechte. Versteckt in den Kronen ziehen Adler ihre Jungen auf.
Die Artenfülle ist unermesslich, denn anders als im Wirtschaftswald bleibt abgestorbenes Holz am Boden liegen, Lebensraum für zahllose Insekten. Singvögel wissen diese Nahrungsfülle zu schätzen, überall aus den Büschen erklingt lautstark ihr Gesang. Doch der Reichtum an Leben hat noch einen anderen Grund. Bialowieza ist ein stetiger Wechsel zwischen trocken und nass. Versumpfte Stellen wechseln zu höher gelegenen Inseln und werden doch bald schon wieder von undurchdringlichen Kiefernmooren und Bachtälern abgelöst. So ist es nicht verwunderlich, dass die abwechslungsreiche Wildnis sogar zur Heimat besonders scheuer Tiere geworden. Wölfe und Luchse gehen im Dickicht auf die Jagd, spähen nach Wildschweinen, Rehen und Hirschen. Und wie Wesen aus einer anderen Zeit durchstreifen noch heute Wisente den großen Wald.
Bialowieza mit seiner Lebensfülle ist einzigartig in Europa, es ist der letzte, noch existierende Tieflandsurwald.
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Poland's Pride-European Bison//Our trip to Białowieża//Part 1
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We went to Białowieża in Eastern Poland in the end of July and here is the first video of our trip there.
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Białowieża is known to be a refugee for European Bison/Wisent and you can find this majestetic animal both in the wilderness as well as in the European Bison Show Reserve where we went.
Białowieża National Park is a National Park in Podlaskie Voivodeship, in Eastern Poland adjacent with the border with Belarus.
It is famous for having a old-growth forest, animals, delicious Eastern European food (mix of Ukrainian, Belarus and Polish food), old orthodox churches and peace and calm.
I hope you will enjoy this part 1 of our trip!
Here is part 2 of the trip!
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Bison Safari in the Białowieża Forest with Wild Poland
A wild herd of European Bison seen early morning in the Białowieża Forest, August 2016 on a Wild Poland Primeval Forest & Marshes tour.
Biebrza & Bialowieza National Parks, Poland
A slideshow of Tourism Pure Walking Holidays' guided birdwatching and wildlife spotting holiday in Poland's Biebrza and Bialowieza National Parks. Visit for more on guided walking tours in the West of Ireland and wildlife tours in the East of Poland.
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Bialowieza nationalpark Polen våren 2014 (Del1)
En minnesdokumentation av naturupplevelser från Bialowieza nationalpark östra Polen. Bland annat Visenter, Vitvingad tärna, Skäggtärna, Mellanspett, Halsbandsflugsnappare, Svart stork och Mindre skrikörn mm
Park Białowieża, POLAND | Cinematic
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