One of the last primeval lowland forests in Europe. Walk the strict reserve with a guide, see European bison and spend your evenings in wooden cabins on the forest edge.
Trip plan
Weekend plan
Saturday
- 11:00 — Arrive in Białowieża and check in.
- 12:00 — Stroll through the Palace Park and have lunch in the village.
- 14:00 — Guided walk in the strict reserve of Białowieża National Park.
- 19:00 — Dinner with Podlasie cuisine.
Sunday
- 9:00 — Breakfast and a short walk in the forest.
- 11:00 — Nature and Forest Museum.
- 13:00 — Head home; you can stop in Hajnówka on the way.
What to see
- Strict reserve of Białowieża National Park — entry only with a licensed guide.
- Bison Show Reserve — bison, elk and other animals in large forest enclosures.
- Palace Park — the grounds of a former tsarist palace, now a quiet place to walk.
- St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Białowieża — a sign of the eastern heritage of the region.
Where to eat
Podlasie cuisine: kartacze, potato babka, kiszka, blini and dishes with mushrooms and game. Look for bakeries and small restaurants in Białowieża and Hajnówka.
Where to stay
- Agritourism farms and wooden cabins on the forest edge.
- Guesthouses in the center of Białowieża, close to the trails.
- Hotels with small spa areas.
Photos: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0; Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0; Jacek Karczmarz, CC BY-SA 3.0; Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0