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Goniądz · Poland

Biebrza National Park

Known locally as Biebrzański Park Narodowy

A vast landscape of marshes, peatlands and river meanders, especially rewarding for birdwatching and seasonal wildlife.

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Biebrza National Park Jerzy Strzelecki / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
Typical visit
4 hours
Region
Podlaskie
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

It is one of Poland’s best destinations for open wetland nature and should be planned around water levels, insects, weather and the specific trail or observation point.

What you will see

  • marsh landscapes.
  • birdwatching.
  • Biebrza river valley.

History

Biebrza National Park was created in 1993 to protect the Biebrza valley’s extensive wetlands. It is Poland’s largest national park by area and contains internationally important peatland habitats.

Photographs

Biebrza National Park

Jerzy Strzelecki / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow about 240 minutes for the core Biebrza National Park experience, plus transport and queue margin.

  2. 2

    Use marsh landscapes as the main focus rather than trying to rush every secondary feature.

  3. 3

    Check the official source shortly before travel for current access, closures, tickets and seasonal conditions.

About Podlaskie

Białystok sits between the ancient forests of Białowieża and the broad wetlands of the Biebrza valley.

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