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The Biebrza National Park(Polish: Biebrzański Park Narodowy) is a national park in Poland. It is in the voivodeship Podlaskie at the river Biebrza at Osowiec-Twierdzawhere the administrative headquarters of the national park is located.
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history
The park was designated in 1993 and covers almost the entire bed of the Biebrza River and its numerous tributaries.
landscape
The national park is 592.23 km² and is the largest national park in Poland.
Flora and fauna
It houses a swampy landscape in which moose, ruff, double snipe, sedge warbler, black tern, little tern and greater spotted eagle still live. The symbol of the national park is the ruff.
climate
Due to the location, the weather in the nature park is continental with cold winters and warm to hot summers.
getting there
Of Białystok buses drive to Osowiec-Twierdza. The national park is only about an hour's drive from Białystok.
Fees / permits
There is a fee to enter the national park.
mobility
Hiking, biking and kayaking can be enjoyed in the park along the (water) hiking trails.
Tourist Attractions
- The main attraction of the park is the Biebrza with its numerous side arms.
activities
The national park is ideal for hiking and water sports.
shop
At the entrances you can buy souvenirs, maps and postcards as well as small snacks.
accommodation
In Tykocin you can stay in hostels.
security
The Biebrza slowly flows here in numerous arms. Although the risk of capsizing in a kayak or canoe is relatively low, life jackets should not be avoided.
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.biebrza.org.pl - Official website of the Biebrza River Valley National Park