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The primeval forests, the bison, the beautiful nature
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Masses of aggressive insects in hot weather, problems with provisions
In a nutshell
Bialowieza – reminder of medieval forest of Europe.
Raimix Says: It is counted as the oldest surviving building in Belowieza. Possibly it was built at the end of 19th century, when it was hunting place of Russian tsar. Actually house has traditional Russian looking style, with beautifully carved details. Such style appeared in this region...
Raimix Says: Some parts of former manor from Russian empire times still left in Bialowieza. It was built in the end of 19th century (1888) and was called as summer residency of hunting. The palace got burned at 1944, so nowadays here is the main building of Bialowieza national museum....
Raimix Says: Forest of Bialowieza is one of the most preserved in Europe. It consists mostly of leafy trees. The most famous plants here – old and massive oak trees. The main symbol of this natural reserve is recently reproduced European bisons. Nowadays there are about 250 bisons in...
Bialowieza National Park museum
Raimix Says: Museum buildings seems to be new one, it was built instead of burned main palace of Tsar’s manor. The exhibition was extremely nice and modern. Actually the exhibits (mainly flora, fauna) were shown as copies of natural surroundings with special lights, targeted into places...
Reserve of Bialowieza forest animals
Raimix Says: Reserve nearby Bialowieza is made to demonstrate bigger animals of forest. It is as zoo – looking place, there is possible to see famous Europeans bisons, wolves, wild horses, boars, deer, foxes, lynxes and so on. The entrance of reservoir is full of sellers, who offer...
The European Bison Show Reserve
evaanna Says: This is an absolute must do when you are staying in Bialowieza as it may be your life chance to see a live European bison. There a few herds of bison living in the wild in the primeval forest on the Polish side of the border (450 animals altogether) but you are not likely to...
sphynxxs Says: Bialowieza National Park is Poland´s oldest national park, home of the largest bison population as well as of boars, wolves, deer etc. It is a "protected zone" which you may enter only with a guide/ranger of the national park for security reasons
Jawnuta Says: Biking in and around Bialowieza is an experience on its own. You will be able to move quickly and discover the place not only using your eyes, but also your ears and nose. Bialowieza has amazing sounds and aromas.We rented our bikes from a local place located in the...
evaanna Says: The Folk Museum near Bialowieza is a must see if you visit the area. It displays a number of traditional thatched cottages, a tiny chapel, some windmills, and other old farm buildings typical of the area. It's a living museum - a number of enthusiasts live there to...
KARCZMA U JANKIELA (Jankiel's Inn): Old Polish cuisine
gosiaPL Says: We didn't have any meal there as it was booked for a wedding reception when we chose to go there on a Saturday evening. What a pity, it was only 10 minute's walk from our guesthouse!It is at the charming Soplicowo business and recreation complex in Bialowieza, built in the...
Unikat: boar and wisent on the plate
sphynxxs Says: in the typical wooden structure of houses in Bialowieza, this is one of the biggest restaurants, adjacenct to a guesthouse which is also quite cozy and centrally located. food is filling and of the hearty Polish kind that comes very welcome on a cold winter day boar pate
Unikat: Your everyday place to eat
Jawnuta Says: The place is located in the middle of Bialowieza. Close to the museum and to the orthodox church.It has typical polish food. There is a large, bright room downstairs and nice outdoor garden at front and on the sides.They have a waiter service, but if you in a hurry you can...
Bialowieza Towarowa: fancy, fancy
Jawnuta Says: It is probably the best restaurant in 100 km radius.I remember it from my childhood as a train station with small ticket office and beautiful tiled furnace. I used to take a train from there to go to local town Hajnowka shopping with my grandmother. When I came back about 10...
Carska Restaurant in Bialowieza: Run away from this restaurant-it is hell !!!
Mollydd Says: I would like to write about dodgy restaurant.I wanted to have my wedding there.They were blackmailing me 2 weeks before my wedding.They almost destroyed my wedding.They ignored all the arrangments,gave me a list of food I haven't wanted without prices even.When I have asked...
Stalls outside the Bison Reserve: After you have seen the bison
evaanna Says: The stalls and individual sellers just outside the Bison Reserve are well-worth a look.Selling the local handicraft: handwoven baskets, embroidered table linen, objects made of straw or grass (very cute toy mice, for instance), they charge less than the city shops where you...
gosiaPL Says: Zubr is one of the two local beers coming from the Dojlidy brewery in Bialystok. You may find it is a bit on the stronger side with the 6.2% alcohol content but it's really nice!"Zubr" is the Polish word for "lowland bison" so it's the beer to try if you go to Bialowieza :-)...
evaanna Says: While wandering around the primeval forest outside the strict reserve, be careful not to cross the border with Belarus or you might be in for trouble. Some stretches of the border look just like an ordinary path so better check on the map. Have your passport on you, just in...
Make sure to drink the right beer!!!
Jawnuta Says: When traveling it is important to comply with general rules.So, while in Bialowieza make sure you are drinking the right beer.ZUBER beer is one of your choices.Please, make sure to be extra careful. You don't wan to be caught with let say.... a budwaiser.... That would be a...
gosiaPL Says: Good walking shoes. Raingear for sure!!! Even during hot summer the weather in the forests can change from day to day. Mosquito repellant plus something to cure mosquito bitten skin!!! Remember you'll be in the forests and some areas are damp. Camera is an obvious must...
evaanna Says: I have never been to Bialowieza in the winter but this year my cousin went there with her friends for the New Year's Eve. They seem to have enjoyed it enormously, especially the bonfire and the fairytale scenery of the winter forest. See for yourselves as I have been given...
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Good walking shoes. Raingear for sure!!! Even during hot summer the weather in the forests can change from day to day. Mosquito repellant plus something to...
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Bialowieza ~ Bialowieski National Park
The Bialowieski National Park is the oldest one in Poland but the main reason to visit it is that it has some remains of the last primeval forest that a human hand never interfered with. No tree......
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The first time I went to Bialowieza was with my school trip many years ago. I was twelve and enjoyed the 20 km walk around the primeval forest very much. I remember having to climb over enormous trees...
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BIALOWIEZA - the wilderness in Poland
This is a gate to the Bialowieski Park Narodowy ( National Park of Bialowieza) called Palace Park. The animals living in the forest: European Bison, Red Deer, Elk, Wild Boar, Roe Deer, Wolf, Polish...
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I went to Bialowieza twice before. First time when I was about 10 years old and later on when I was about 23. My grandmother Sofia lived there for most of her life. I remember Bialowieza from my...
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Bialowieza - oak trees, European bisons and UNESCO
Bialowieza forest is one of the most significant forests in Europe, remind of medieval times, when such look of forests were typical. The site was fully included to UNESCO World heritage list in...
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