The wonderland of Poland's nature awaits you.

Poland is one of the few countries in Europe which can boast such a variety of landscapes and the existence of large tracks of parkland rich with fauna and flora, preserved in almost their natural state. In addition to common Polish species, there are those of Atlantic and Mediterranean origin, steppe species, and also northern and northeastern species of post-glacial origin. Poland's most valuable natural regions are protected within the boundaries of twenty-two national parks (297 000 hectares - 1 percent of the country's whole area). Six of them, the Babiogórski, Bialowieski, Bieszczadzki, Karkonoski, Slowinski and Tatrzanski National Parks have been registered on UNESCO's list of World Biosphere Reserves; additionally, the Bialowieski National Park has been included in UNESCO's list of Humanity's World Heritage.

In the national parks, the lovers of nature wile find everything: from unique, large marshlands to vast expanses of natural forests and shifting seaside dunes. They may also encounter the bison - Europe's biggest animal. Poland is also a paradise for those who enjoy bird watching as it is home to 80 percent of alt European bird species.

Tourist trails and educational paths leading through the parks make getting acquainted with nature much easier. Park nature museums feature interesting collections. Services offered by professional guides and specialized travel agencies are available to those who wish to practice different forms of nature tourism.

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World Biosphere Reserve: Babia Góra - 1976 Bialowieza - 1976 Bieszczady - 1992 Kampinos - 2000 Karkonosze - 1992 Slowinski - 1976 Tatra - 1992 World Heritage of Humanity: Bialowieza - 1979, 1992 The European Diploma of protected areas: Bialowieza Bieszczady The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: Biebrza - 1995 Slowinski - 1995