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PRACTICALITIES

What awaits you in Biebrza?
What do you need to know?

SPRING

curlew
bullet remember that this is the peak of the tourist season at Biebrza
bullet make your reservations reasonably early
bullet don't expect an especially private atmosphere
bullet you won't find the price of tourist services negotiable
bullet mosquito repellent is quite useful
bullet bring waterproof boots or regular sandals for marshy wandering
bullet millions of birds on migration - a paradise for lovers of bird life
bullet flood waters stretching from horizon to horizon, broken only by haystacks and
willows
bullet fields of Marsh Marigold and wandering moose
bullet mysterious evening frog concerts
bullet endurance hikes across the marshes and canoeing down the wild river

elk in the night

SUMMER

water plant
bullet bring some extra, lightweight, sturdy clothing, since there is no suitable repellent against horse flies
bullet regular walking shoes are fine for most trails
bullet plan your activities for early morning or late evening, to coincide with the peak of animal activity
bullet the rhythm of life slows - no better time for nature contemplation,
bullet the breeding season - an excellent time for wildlife sightings,
bullet the peak of wildflower blooming
bullet cycling and water expeditions
bullet "green workshops" for children
bullet a chance for seclusion and privacy
butterfly

AUTUMN

birds flying
bullet all of the trails are accessible and fine for regular walking shoes
bullet a few trails are closed for the period of the rut to protect wildlife from disturbance
bullet fascinating, colourful paradise for landscape connoisseurs
bullet the time of the annual rut, the breeding season for moose and red deer, and an opportunity to hear their voices and witness their powerful displays
bullet autumn migration of birds
bullet cycling and water expeditions
bullet "green workshops" for children
bullet an especially private atmosphere
deer

WINTER

winter landscape
bullet you will find all tourist services at very reasonable prices
bullet be prepared for cold weather and the usual periodic winter storms
bullet limitless winter landscape
bullet the best chance of getting close to moose
bullet easy snow tracking of large mammals (wolf, otter, moose, red deer)
bullet it is possible to include Białowieża National Park in your plans, and give yourself a chance to see bison
bullet skiing and sleighing parties
bullet absolute privacy in the peace and stillness of the season

wolf

Attention!
bullet At some places in the Biebrza region you will find only Polish spoken.
Bring along a Polish phrase book and try speaking a little of this beautiful language.
bullet ATM's are available only in bigger towns such as: Łomża, Grajewo, Augustów, Mońki and Goniądz.
bullet Payments in euro are generally acceptable at many tourist places (i.e. guest houses, souvenirs shops) but not at supermarkets, post offices, museums etc.
bullet Card payments are common only at hotels.
bullet The distance between Warsaw and the park headquarters at Twierdza Osowiec is 250km. It is usually about a 2.5 hours drive in summer, and ca. 3.5 hours in winter.
bullet The Biebrza National Park comprises over 100 km long stretch of land along the Biebrza River, between Lipsk and Wizna.
bullet Villages and park attractions are connected by a network of highways and many smaller, secondary roads, but bridges crossing Biebrza river are only a few. Allow an extra travelling time between destinations, and enjoy the rural landscape.
bullet In the Biebrza region you will find canoeing routes and a variety of cycling, hiking, and relaxed wandering tracks.
bullet Bike or ski rentals might be sometimes difficult to find. And of course be sure to bring along your camera, binoculars, and spotting scope. Should you forget to take your binoculars, scope or wellington boots with you, you can rent them at our office.
bullet Entrance tickets are available at a tourist information centres at Osowiec Twierdza, Forest Lodges of the Biebrza National Park (i.e. Grzędy, Werykle, Laskowiec, Trzyrzeczki) or other selected tourist locations.
bullet If you decide to set out on a journey without a guide, please remember that you are only allowed to walk along marked routes. Do not forget to take a good map and equipment with you, and check the weather conditions on tourist routes first either at the tourist information stand or at your guest house. In case of increased land humidity, Wellington boots are a must. Moreover, at certain hours some trails may be closed down in order to prevent excessive disturbance of wildlife.
bullet The public transport network in the Biebrza National Park region is rather poorly developed. You can reach Osowiec by train but then without a bike or a car you will have to hike many kilometres with your backpack.
bullet Poorly equipped camp sites are often the only places where you can put up a tent or stop with a camper van.

Anyone visiting the Biebrza National Park must obey the following rules:walking through the marsh

bullet hiking without a guide is permitted only on marked routes
bullet groups of more than 7 persons must stay with a guide
bullet hiking and other recreation requires an entrance ticket
bullet driving is allowed only on public roads
bullet hiking is forbidden at night to help protect wildlife
bullet camping and having campfires is allowed only in specially designated places
bullet canoeing trips require a special ticket
bullet all animals and plants in the park are protected.
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