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Forest Narrow-Gauge Railways (Białowieża Forest Railway)

Hajnówka (stacja kolejki leśnej przy ul. Kolejki Leśne), 17-200 Hajnówka, województwo podlaskie

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  • Narrow-Gauge Railways

Forest Narrow-Gauge Railways in Hajnówka

A historic forest narrow-gauge railway with a 600 mm track gauge, leading deep into the Białowieża Forest. Managed by the Hajnówka Forest District (State Forests), today it serves a purely tourist function and is one of the most popular attractions of the Hajnówka region.

History

The railway was built in the Białowieża Forest between 1916 and 1957; construction was started by the Germans during World War I to exploit timber. Since 1991 the line has served tourist traffic only.

Routes

Two tourist routes are in operation: Hajnówka - Topiło (approx. 11 km) and Hajnówka - Forest River Valley (approx. 6 km). The train runs through picturesque parts of the forest and small clearings at a speed of about 15 km/h.

Practical information

Scope

  • A ride on a historic forest narrow-gauge railway (600 mm track)
  • Hajnówka - Topiło route (approx. 11 km)
  • Hajnówka - Forest River Valley route (approx. 6 km)
  • Online tickets available

Season and hours

Seasonal service, usually from late April/1 May to October. In the 2026 season departures are planned among others at 9:00 and 13:00. The timetable and prices are set annually by the Hajnówka Forest District.

Getting there

The starting station is in Hajnówka, a town on the edge of the Białowieża Forest. Accessible by car or by rail to Hajnówka.

Contact

  • Phone: 693 337 290
  • Web: https://hajnowka.bialystok.lasy.gov.pl/waskotorowe-kolejki-lesne ; https://kolejki-lesne.pl
Cost: Bilety według cennika operatora (Nadleśnictwo Hajnówka); aktualny cennik publikowany corocznie Visit duration: Route to Topiło approx. 3 hours (with a stop); route to the Forest River Valley shorter Seasonality: Season from late April/1 May to October Opening hours: Odjazdy m.in. o 9:00 i 13:00 (sezon 2026, według operatora)

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód

Kontakt

Source: https://hajnowka.bialystok.lasy.gov.pl/waskotorowe-kolejki-lesne ; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C4%85skotorowe_Kolejki_Le%C5%9Bne ; https://www.hajnowka.pl/strona/dla-turysty-szlak-po-duchowa-i-witalna-energie-spacer-po-atrakcjach-hajnowki-inne/923