Poland · national park
Bieszczady National Park
Bieszczady National Park is a national park in Poland, established in 1973, covering 292 km² (113 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Poland's 23 national parks.
- Area
- 292 km²
- Established
- 1973
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KSC · 115 km
Nearest airports to Bieszczady National Park
- 1 KSC115 kmstraight line
- 2 RZE120 kmstraight line
- 3 SUJ158 kmstraight line
Košice, Slovakia
Satu Mare, RomaniaMore about Bieszczady National Park
Bieszczady National Park is one of 23 national parks in Poland. It covers 292 km² (29,202 ha) — about 2.8 times the size of Paris, making it the #3 largest national park in Poland (9.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1973, 53 years ago — the first national parks in Poland date back to 1932. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Bieszczady National Park
The closest airport is Košice International Airport (KSC), about 115 km away — around 2 h 30 min by car; alternatively Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (RZE, 120 km). Other national parks within reach include Poloniny National Park (110 km²), Uzhanskyi National Nature Park (392 km²), Boikivshchyna National Nature Park (122 km²) and Royal Beskids National Nature Park (90 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Bieszczady National Park?
When was Bieszczady National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Bieszczady National Park?
What protection category is Bieszczady National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.