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Białowieża National Park
Białowieża National Park is a national park in Poland, established in 1932, covering 105 km² (41 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Poland's 23 national parks.
- Area
- 105 km²
- Established
- 1932
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BQT · 73 km
Nearest airports to Białowieża National Park
- 1 BQT73 kmstraight line
- 2 LUZ187 kmstraight line
- 3 WAW207 kmstraight line
Brest, BelarusMore about Białowieża National Park
Białowieża National Park is one of 23 national parks in Poland. It covers 105 km² (10,517 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #10 largest national park in Poland (3.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1932, 94 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Poland. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Białowieża National Park
The closest airport is Brest International Airport (BQT), about 73 km away — around 1 h 35 min by car; alternatively Lublin Airport (LUZ, 187 km). Other national parks within reach include Belavezhskaya Pushcha National Park (1,500 km²), Narew National Park (68 km²), Biebrza National Park (592 km²) and Shatsk National Natural Park (490 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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