Białowieża Forest

The forest extends across 150,000 hectares of land, containing ancient oak trees, wetlands, meadows, and numerous small rivers between the Vistula and Neman watersheds.

European bison populations in the forest nearly disappeared by 1929, leading to a successful reintroduction program that established new herds in both Poland and Belarus.

The forest reflects centuries of human interaction through traditional architecture, regional customs, and management practices dating from medieval royal hunting grounds.

Visitors can explore designated walking trails, educational centers, and accommodation options in the village of Białowieża, which receives 100,000 tourists each year.

This forest complex maintains 25 percent of its total tree mass as dead wood, creating essential habitats for numerous organisms and supporting rare species.

Location: Podlaskie Voivodeship

Inception: 1932

Elevation above the sea: 175 m

Part of: Sarmatic mixed forests, Central European mixed forests

Website: https://bpn.com.pl/index.php?lang=en

GPS coordinates: 52.75000,23.95000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:24