The park contains an ancient oak tree estimated to be over 400 years old, predating the palace construction.
It was designed by the renowned landscape architect Walerian Kronenberg, a prominent figure in Polish garden design.
The park's pond system was engineered by diverting and expanding local streams to enhance the aesthetic landscape.
There is a remaining 19th-century wooden gatehouse which is one of the oldest preserved structures in the village.
The park functions as an arboretum, featuring tree species not native to the Białowieża Primeval Forest, such as the Weymouth pine.
The ruins of the original palace foundations are still visible beneath the park's soil level in specific sections.
The Palace Park in Białowieża is a historic English-style landscape park established in the 19th century as a residence for Russian Tsars. It covers approximately 50 hectares surrounding the site of the former hunting palace of Tsar Alexander III. The park features an extensive collection of exotic tree species, including the oldest larch in Poland and a giant Douglas fir. It serves as the primary entrance to the Białowieża National Park and houses the Museum of Nature and Forest. The layout reflects 19th-century horticultural designs, incorporating artificial ponds and a system of canals. Following a fire in 1944, the original palace was demolished, leaving only the gatehouse and service buildings standing. Visitors can explore paths that connect the park directly to the surrounding primary forest of the Białowieża National Forest. It functions both as a public recreational space and a center for scientific research on local flora.
The wooden gatehouse structure near the main entrance reflecting in the adjacent park pond.
Bring insect repellent, as the park's proximity to the forest and water bodies results in high mosquito activity in summer.
Visit the Museum of Nature and Forest located within the park grounds to understand the regional ecology before entering the forest trails.
Follow the marked paths to avoid disturbing protected wildlife habitats that spill over from the adjacent national park.
Feeding the local wildlife or straying into the dense forest thickets without a registered guide.
Stay on marked paths, as the park is a protected zone; keep noise levels low to avoid disturbing local fauna.
