National Park "Belovezhskaya Pushcha"
Brest, Belarus
Kamenyuki
Brest Region
Belarus
Belovezhskaya Pushcha is the oldest national Park of Europe situated in Western part of Belarus along the state border with Poland and partially on the territory of Poland. Name of the park comes from the name of Belovezha Castle ("belo" means "white" and "vezha" means "tower" in Polish and Belarussian languages) situated in Poland. Nowadays the national park occupies the area of 85 thousands hectares stretching from North to South for 65 km and from West to East for 10 to 30 km. Once the area was reserved exclusively for hunting for Polish kings (1410-1794) and Russian tsars (1794-1914). Nowadays Belovezhskaya Pushcha withing territory of Belarus possesses status of national park.
Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park is one of the most famous places in Belarus. The park is famous for its ancient nominal oaks that are considered to be more than 500 years-old. It is the only forest tract in Europe remaining actually intact. Variety of flora and mild climate form favorable conditions for life of forest animals. Here live 55 species of mammals, more than 200 species of birds, 11 species of amphibia, 7 species of reptiles. However, the most remarkable wild animal of the park - and the biggest one in Europe - is European bison called "zubr" in Belarussian.
In 1992 UNESCO listed the National Park as a World Heritage Site. In 1993 it got the status of a Biosphere Reserve and in 1997 was awarded a Council of Europe Diploma. Belovezhskaya Pushcha is one of the four most famous and unique original forestlands in the world.
The estate functions all year round.
Seeing Belovezhskaya Pushcha without visas
Foreign citizens can see the national park Belovezhskaya Pushcha without Belarusian visas.
The option is available for up to three days if the tourists cross the border via the border checkpoint Pererov–Belovezha, which is located in the center of the ancient forest at the Belarusian-Polish border. For 72 hours foreign guests do not need visas to travel inside the park along the approved tourist routes (routes for bicycles, pedestrians, and other ones).
Pedestrians and cyclists are eligible for the simplified border crossing procedure.
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User reviews
hardtmuth
In the woods, clean, uncrowded. The track is wide and suitable for Cycling. The bike is a little expensive (14 EUR in addition to the entrance ticket), but walk around the whole Forest in a day. It is interesting to visit Valery with the animals. On Lyadsky beautiful lake in Karelia.
Людмила
Clean,fresh air. I advise you to rent a bike, 9 RUB for a 1.5 hour walk.
Dmitry
Cool place that would be nice to spend a weekend with the family. For entertainment I recommend Cycling routes and a stroll along the enclosures with the animals. Don't forget to bring mosquito spray and snacks for the bison to feed the animals is prohibited, although this did not stop).
Wieslaw
Worth to see, to feel, to experience how divided the ancient forest arise brothers Slowianie. Recommend that paved the way... On rollers, a Bicycle...
Ruslan
How to say.... If You lived in the city, and leaving for Moscow (no matter what) for something irreparable, then this is Your place, otherwise, it is a Forest. And Yes, great for rental.
Максим
a good place to enjoy the wildlife, ride a bike, breathe fresh air, look at wild boars and foxes. but all the fun darling!
Александр
Unfriendly staff greets you immediately. The restaurant was empty, the tables are unkempt, although the first impression is rich. Meals of bison, elk are not edible, chew - a must try, delicious. Salad the dream of a Forester, all of canned food, it would seem near the forest, chanterelles, no, in a dish, pickled mushrooms. Pork stewed with potatoes in a pot, consists of a pair of pieces of pork, more than half of which is fat. Shame on the cook, this is not a restaurant, and eatery low level!
Александр
Great place. The smell of the forest is wonderful. In General in Belarus nature is extraordinary smell.
Alexandra
Great place. Better to go with your bike, as bike hire can spoil your mood for a long time. If you have a visa, you can ride on the Polish side of Pushcha. The poles can come over to our side and without a visa.
Eugene
A very nice Park. Clean, well maintained.
Дмитрий
The Museum is excellent, on animals in cages you can see, the estate of grandfather frost interesting and well-designed, nature is naturally gorgeous
Евгений
The Museum is good, enclosure not so... Animals can be seen from afar. I recommend to take binoculars.)
Oleg
it is very beautiful come enjoy
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