Białowieża Forest, Poland

Białowieża Forest

One of Europe's last primeval forests, home to wild bison.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Białowieża Forest

Day 1

  1. MorningJoin a guided walk into the Strict Reserve of the primeval forest; you can only enter with a guide.
  2. AfternoonSee bison, wild horses and elk at the European Bison Show Reserve.
  3. EveningStay in a wooden guesthouse and listen for owls at night.

Day 2

Cycle the forest trails, or visit the Orthodox church in Białowieża village.

What to eat

Pierogi and a glass of żubrówka, bison grass vodka.

Local tips

Make the most of Białowieża Forest

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year.

Best photo spot

Wild bison in the meadows at dawn, or in the bison show reserve.

Getting there

Buses run from Białystok and Hajnówka. Easiest by car.

Don't miss nearby

The Belarus border; the forest continues on the other side.

Good to know

The strict reserve can only be entered with a licensed guide. The best time to see wild bison is early morning in winter.

Plan your visit

Getting to Białowieża Forest

Getting there

  • Brest Airport (BQT)65 km away
  • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)205 km away
  • Lublin185 km away
  • Warsaw200 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPoland

Questions

Białowieża Forest: good to know

Is Białowieża Forest worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. One of Europe's last primeval forests, home to wild bison.

How many days do you need in Białowieża Forest?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Białowieża Forest?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year.

How do you get to Białowieża Forest?

The nearest airport is Brest Airport (BQT), about 65 km away. Buses run from Białystok and Hajnówka. Easiest by car.

What is there to see near Białowieża Forest?

Nearby hidden places include Lublin (184 km), Masurian Lakes (Mikołajki) (196 km) and Warsaw (200 km).

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