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Biebrza National Park

Osowiec-Twierdza 8, 19-110 Goniądz, powiat moniecki, woj. podlaskie

  • Nature & Landscape
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Biebrza National Park

The Biebrza National Park is the largest national park in Poland (about 592 km²), established in 1993. It protects the vast, natural valley of the Biebrza with the country's largest fens and marshes.

Location and surroundings

The park is located in north-eastern Poland (Podlaskie Voivodeship), with its headquarters in Osowiec-Twierdza.

What to see / natural values

  • The Biebrza Marshes - some of the largest peat bogs in Europe
  • Moose - the symbol of the park; about 400 individuals live in the valley
  • Rich birdlife: 271 bird species have been recorded (an IBA Important Bird Area)
  • The Tsar's Road and trails with boardwalks and footbridges

Who it's for

For birdwatchers, naturalists and photographers.

Practical information

Numerous educational trails with wooden boardwalks over the marshes.

Practical information

Visiting

  • A dozen or so educational trails with boardwalks and footbridges
  • Observation towers and platforms

Seasonality and hours

Best period for birdwatching: April-June and the autumn migration period.

Getting there

Access by car to Osowiec-Twierdza and other points; routes accessible on foot.

Contact

  • Website: https://bbpn.gov.pl
  • Address: Osowiec-Twierdza 8, 19-110 Goniądz
Visit duration: from a few hours to a full day Seasonality: year-round; best April-June (bird nesting) and the migration period

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

  • Zwierzęta mile widziane

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo

Kontakt

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biebrza%C5%84ski_Park_Narodowy; https://bbpn.gov.pl/