Bialowieza Forest is the largest and last remnant of Europe’s primeval forest, and it is home to over 800 European bison. The bio-diverse forest on the border between Poland and Belarus has a variety of trees, including 500-year-old oaks, and it supports bison, deer, wolf, lynx, and golden eagles, among others. The forest is as culturally diverse as it is bio-diverse with a smattering of villages scattered throughout that represent Poles, Belarusians, Ukrainians, Lithuanians, and several other cultures. Visitors will want to see Bialoweiza National Park inside the forest; the protected area can only be visited with a guide. The European Bison Show Reserve is also a must-see. There are numerous bike paths through the forest.

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