Polesie National Park - Nationalpark Polesie

Polesie is a marshland on the edge of the Łęczna-Włodawa Lake District in the Lublin Voivodeship in Poland. The regions most worthy of protection are in Polesie National Park protected.

background

history

The idea of ​​establishing a national park here was born in the early 1930s. However, the Second World War and the Soviet occupation of Poland initially thwarted these plans. The national park was finally established in 1990.

landscape

Lake district with marshland.

Flora and fauna

Large land mammals such as elk, wolf, lynx and numerous bird species appear.

climate

There is a transitional climate with a continental European influence.

getting there

The area is well developed for tourism. You can arrive via Lublin.

Fees / permits

PLN 6 normal, PLN 3 reduced.

mobility

Walking the wooden bog trails. Optionally by kayak through the swamps.

Tourist Attractions

Lakes and marshes, museum of the national park.

activities

Hiking and water sports, observing animals, especially birds.

shop

In the national park itself you can only buy small souvenirs and snacks. A visit is recommended for shopping Lublins.

kitchen

For Polish cuisine, see the relevant section in the article Poland.

accommodation

You cannot spend the night in the national park itself. In the vicinity there are numerous agritourism farms, guest houses, small hotels, refuges and campsites.

security

It's pretty safe.

trips

• Roztocze National Park
• Bieszczady National Park
• Białowieża National Park
• Biebrza National Park
• Narew National Park

literature

See article too Poland.