Celebrating European Day of Parks: A Spotlight on Poland’s 23 National Parks

On May 24th, we mark the European Day of Parks, a perfect opportunity to explore the natural treasures found within Poland’s 23 national parks.

In Poland, a national park is defined by the Nature Conservation Act of 2004 as an area of exceptional environmental, scientific, social, cultural, and educational significance, spanning over 1,000 hectares. These parks are dedicated to preserving biodiversity, natural resources, and landscape values. Within their borders, plants, animals, and even fungi thrive in safety.

From a tourism perspective, Poland’s national parks are among the most fascinating destinations. They boast well-developed infrastructures catering to visitors, including designated trails, educational centres, and natural history museums. Tourists can enjoy guided lectures and immerse themselves in the natural beauty and ecological significance of these protected areas.

This European Day of Parks, take the chance to discover and appreciate the rich natural heritage safeguarded within Poland’s national parks.

The list of National Parks of Poland:

1. Babia Góra National Park in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, on the border with Slovakia
2. Białowieża National Park in Eastern Poland adjacent with the border with Belarus
3. Biebrza National Park in Podlaskie Voivodeship, northeastern Poland
4. Bieszczady National Park, the third-largest national park in Poland, located in Subcarpathian Voivodeship
5. Tuchola Forest National Park in the northern part of Poland, in Chojnice County in Pomeranian Voivodeship
6. Drawa National Park in north-western Poland, on the border of Greater Poland, Lubusz and West Pomeranian Voivodeships 
7. Gorce National Park in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern Poland
8. Stołowe Mountains National Park (anglicized to Table Mountains National Park) south-western Poland
9. Kampinos National Park in east-central Poland, in Masovian Voivodeship 
10. Karkonosze National Park in the Karkonosze Mountains in the Sudetes in southwestern Poland, along the border with the Czech Republic
11. Magura National Park in the south-east of Poland, close to Slovakia
12. Narew National Park in Podlaskie Voivodeship, north-eastern Poland
13. Ojców National Park in Kraków County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship in southern Poland
14. Pieniny National Park in the heart of the Pieniny mountains in the southernmost part of Poland
15. Polesie National Park in Lublin Voivodeship, eastern Poland
16. Roztocze National Park in Lublin Voivodeship of southeastern Poland
17. Słowiński National Park in Pomeranian Voivodeship, northern Poland
18. Świętokrzyski National Park in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in central Poland
19. Tatra National Park in the Tatra Mountains in Tatra County, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship
20. Warta Mouth National Park  in the region of the lowest stretch of the Warta river, up to its confluence with the Odra (Oder) river
21. Wielkopolski National Park or the National Park of Greater Poland) within the Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) region of west-central Poland
22. Wigry National Park in Podlaskie Voivodeship in north-eastern Poland
23. Wolin National Park on the island of Wolin in the far north-west of the country, in West Pomeranian Voivodeship.