Kampinos National Park is the only national park in central Poland. It borders with the city of Warsaw, which is unique in the world due to the proximity of the protected area of that class and great city. The unique natural amenities found in the park have made it recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve named "Kampinos Forest".

The park is very popular among the citizens. Tourists can enjoy around 350 km of hiking trails, over 200 km of cycling lanes, 7 educational paths, recreational glades, and parking sites. Admission to the park is free and sightseeing tour is easy thanks to information boards situated along the routes. Moreover, educational activities are carried out here - at the Education Centre in Izabelin, at the Education and Museum Centre in Granica near Kampinos (including Kampinos Forest Museum and a heritage park of forest constructions) and at the Bison Breeding Centre in Smardzewice.

The park and its surroundings swarm with historical sites, architectural monuments, and places of national remembrance. Worth of visiting is also military cemetery in Palmiry, comprised of the graves of Poles killed during World War II and the Museum - Memorial Palmiry including multimedia exhibition. At the western edge of the forest, you can see the Frederic Chopin Museum in Zelazowa Wola.

PTTK centre "forest village" in Borek Tułowicki may be helpful in assisting you with planning of your trip. It can serve also as the perfect base camp for hiking, horse riding and biking along the numerous marked hiking trails. The centre organizes shows of knights duels, pig roasting, a regional band performances, canoeing trips along Bzura or Vistula river, paint ball and picnics.

Distance from Warsaw: 15 km
How to get there: train, bus, car

Headoffice and Education Centre of the Kampinos National Park

Izabelin, ul. Tetmajera 38
Tel./fax: (+48 22) 725 01 23

Education and Museum Centre in Granica, Community Kampinos

Tel./Fax (+48 22) 725 01 23
E-mail: odm@kampinoski-pn.gov.pl