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Bialowieza Forest

Last primeval lowland forest in Europe, bison sanctuary.

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Admission Ticket

See official site for pricing

Best Time to Visit

May-June for birds; Sept-Oct bison rut

Overview

1,500km2 forest. Continuously forested 10,000+ years. Protected since 1538. European bison reintroduced 1952. Now 800 bison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How many bison?

~800 in Polish section.

Q:From Warsaw?

Train to Bialystok then bus.

Location Details

CityBialowieza
CountryPoland
Rating
4.7 / 5.0

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