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Białowieża Forest

A primeval woodland straddling Belarus-Poland border, last refuge of European bison, with rich biodiversity and UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Moss clings to the stumps of long-dead trees. Lichen scrambles up giant oaks. Mushrooms sprout from the undergrowth. Welcome to the primeval lands of the UNESCO Bialowieza Forest. Some of the oldest woodland in the whole of Europe, it’s a strange, eerie, and unique place to explore. The piece de resistance is a possible encounter with a zubr (the mighty European bison) in the wild. For lodgings, rustic villages speckle the area, where taverns serve hunter’s stews and vodka.

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Białowieża Forest Guides

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  • Enchanting Forests Around The World

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  • World Heritage Sites in Europe

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Białowieża Forest Articles

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