Southeast Białowieża Forest Tourist Guide
The southeast of Białowieża Forest is a remote and wild place. With no public roads and sparse tourist infrastructure, you can easily go a whole day without seeing a another person. Not only this − large parts of southern Białowieża Forest have escaped the forester’s axe, meaning the forest in the south is, for the […]
Where to find the best-preserved parts of Białowieża Primeval Forest
The past century of logging has transformed Białowieża Primeval Forest into a mosaic of natural and plantation forest. Fortunately there’s still plenty of natural (primeval) forest to see. But to find it, it’s critical that you know where to go. In this post I’ll briefly explain how this mosaic came about, and then how to […]
Six reasons why Białowieża Forest is so precious
Białowieża Primeval Forest has been described as Europe’s Serengeti or Great Barrier Reef.Yet in most circles, the forest remains little known outside Poland. This needs to change, for as long as it remains obscure, it’ll be over-logged and under-protected. This article will touch upon a few reasons for why the forest is so precious. 1. […]
How to get to Białowieża
Warsaw is the nearest transport hub to Białowieża. From there, you have three options: car, bus and train. The first is by far the most convenient. But the others are also relatively easy. Either way, take time to admire the view once you cross the border into Podlaskie Province. You’ll see none of the megafarms […]
When to visit? The climate of Białowieża Forest
Białowieża Forest undergoes remarkable change over the course of a year. A visit during any season is worthwhile, as each has its own unique charm and character. Read on to find out what to expect in each of the four seasons. Summer and Winter represent the two opposing states of the forest: the state of […]
The crazy management system of Białowieża Forest
Understanding Białowieża Forest’s crazy management system is essential knowledge for any visitor to to the forest. Not only will understanding the various zones help you find your way around, but it’ll help put the recent logging conflicts into context. (Basically, logging still occurs due to the lack of a national park over the whole forest […]
The best restaurants in Białowieża
There are a variety of restaurants in Białowieża for visitors to choose from. Most serve hearty, traditional regional cooking. As elsewhere in Eastern Europe, the standard is a 2-course meal: soup followed by a meat dish that usually includes carbs (potatoes or chips) and salad/veg. Pierogi (Polish dumplings) and wild game (even bison) are also […]
A brief tourist guide to Białowieża Forest
Białowieża Primeval Forest is one of Europe’s premiere natural wonders, and visitors are always eager to get stuck in and experience the forest’s prehistoric landscapes. But making the most out of a visit can be harder than many imagine. New arrivals often become bewildered, and begin asking, where are the special parts of the natural […]
How to spot a wild European bison
Seeing a wild European bison is the highlight of many people’s trip to Bialowieza Primeval Forest: Poland’s national animal is the icon of the forest, and has a truly epic history. But despite their large size, finding one can often pose somewhat of a problem. They can be rather shy, and spend the majority of […]
UNESCO Management
According to the UNESCO world heritage site management plan Białowieża Forest is divided into four zones, with an additional buffer zone around the outside. These are as marked in the key on the map above. To cut a long story short, the management plant prohibits forestry in zones 1-3. Zone four is where forestry is […]