Lower Dniester National Nature Park

Lower Dniester National Nature Park is a nature reserve stretching along the Dniester River in Odesa Oblast with wetlands, lakes, and floodplain forests. The landscape combines water channels, open meadows, and wooded areas into one interconnected system.

The park was established in 2008 to protect the river landscape and its habitats from human impact. This creation was an important step in safeguarding this ecosystem in southwestern Ukraine.

The park's walking trails carry names like "Dniester Amazon" and "Kingdom of the Birds" that reflect how locals and visitors perceive the landscape. These names show the deep connection between the place and the people who use it.

Visitors can reach the park by train to Zalishchyky station or by car from nearby cities like Odesa. Good walking shoes and waterproof clothes are recommended since parts of the terrain can be wet and muddy.

The area hosts tens of thousands of bird nests, with waterfowl like great crested grebes and mallards being particularly abundant. This massive bird population makes the park a destination for bird watchers and nature observers worldwide.

Location: Odesa Oblast

Inception: November 13, 2008

Website: http://nnpp.org.ua

GPS coordinates: 46.41222,30.21028

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03