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Białowieża Forest

Białystok, Belarus, Poland

About

The Białowieża Forest World Heritage site, on the border between Poland and Belarus, is an immense range of primary forest including both conifers and broadleaved trees covering a total area of 141,885 hectares. Situated on the watershed of the Baltic Sea and Black Sea, this transboundary property is exceptional for the opportunities it offers for biodiversity conservation. It is home to the largest population of the property’s well-known species, the European bison.

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When to visit

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This UNESCO forest has component-based access. Current official Bialowieza National Park hours: European Bison Show Reserve daily 09:00-17:00 in summer and Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00 in winter; Strictly Protected Area route daily from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset; museum and viewing tower hours vary seasonally.

Admission

Free

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When to go

  • Time of day: Morning

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes
  • bug spray

Good to know

  • Partially accessible
  • Guide recommended

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