Overview
The Podlasie Region is the magical east of Poland, a land that is culturally, religiously and naturally diverse. There are as many as four national parks in this voivodeship. Time passes slower here, bison graze, and forests, lakes, hills and backwaters of rivers are waiting to be discovered. If you are looking for close contact with unspoiled nature, let us take you on this unique journey.
Experience you’ll gain:
- visit four national parks
- meet bison, and if you are lucky, also elk and beaver in their natural environment
- try local products and alcohol
- cycle through the Białowieża Forest
- check out rafting and canoeing routes
- discover the ‘Polish Amazon’
Podlasie is the most ethnically, culturally and religiously diverse voivodeship in Poland. It is inhabited by representatives of various nations and ethnic (including Belarusians, Ukrainians, Poles, Tatars, Lithuanians, Roma, Russians, Jews) and religious groups (Catholics, Orthodox believers, Old Believers, Protestants and Muslims). Discover with us this extremely colourful ethnic and religious mosaic, unique for today's Poland.
Northeast Poland provides perfect conditions for enjoying water sports. You will find everything there that enthusiasts of active recreation need: meandering rivers, wild forests, blue lakes, and above all, the striking beauty of nature virgin territories that have been saved from human interference with nature. We invite you to a meeting with the lords of the Suwałki Region: Czarna Hańcza, Rospuda, Marycha and Szeszupa!
The Green Velo East of Poland Cycling Trail is nearly 2,000 km long. The part of the route which we propose measures 543 km. It mainly runs on asphalt roads with low traffic, sometimes through forest paths and river valleys.
Active leisure in the Podlasie Region