Bielski County: Churches, Parks and Regional Trails

• Aleksander Jagiellończyk King of Poland Park in Bielsk Podlaski covers 6.16 hectares and is situated around Góra Zamkowa.
• The Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God is the oldest sacred monument in Bielsk Podlaski; it was moved to its current location in 1562.
• The Dolina Górnej Narwi horseback riding trail runs for about 35 km along the southern edge of the Upper Narew Valley within Bielski County.

The Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God connects a specific place with several historical references. In 1562, it was moved from Góra Zamkowa to its present location on Jagiellońska Street. The church houses a wonder-working icon of the Mother of God, donated by Princess Helena, the wife of Polish King Aleksander Jagiellończyk. The history of the church’s location and the icon’s origins thus sit alongside the building’s role as a sacred monument.

A notice from August 2025 states that tourists may visit Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; guided tours can be arranged. Check visiting hours locally before your trip, as the times given are from that notice.

The parks also preserve different historic landmarks. Aleksander Jagiellończyk King of Poland Park, covering 6.16 hectares, is situated around Góra Zamkowa. Its northeastern section contains a medieval fortified settlement called Góra Zamkowa and a pond. Królowa Helena Park features the commemorative sculpture “Wielki Walny Sejm Bielski AD 1564.”

Karczma Słuszna offers another architectural detail: the present building was constructed of brick in 1993. Board cladding gives the façade the character of the former wooden building. This allows you to distinguish the construction material from the design of the exterior.

Brańsk is home to the early medieval fortified settlement of Zamczysko. It was built in the 10th or 11th century at the confluence of the Nurzec and Bronka rivers.

For horseback riding enthusiasts, the Dolina Górnej Narwi trail offers a different point of interest: it runs for about 35 km along the southern edge of the Upper Narew Valley within Bielski County. Its approximate length and regional location provide an initial frame of reference for distinguishing this trail from the historic sites in Bielsk Podlaski and Brańsk.

Bielsk Podlaski’s tourist information office is located in the town hall, which also houses the Museum of the Two Nations. The address is ul. A. Mickiewicza 45. This gives you a specific address for finding your way around the city, which is also associated with the museum mentioned above.

As a broader travel destination, Podlachia offers other distinct nature and culture experiences. Białowieża National Park lies in Podlachian Voivodeship and includes the central part of Białowieża Forest. The Museum of Nature and Forest is one of the national park’s biggest attractions. By contrast, vast wetlands, marshes and peat bogs characterize the landscape of Biebrza National Park.

Wigry National Park has a total of 190 km of designated, developed walking and cycling trails. On waterways open to visitors, you can travel by kayak, rowboat, sailboat or other non-motorized watercraft. Another hiking option is the Waniewo–Śliwno footbridge in Narew National Park. It can be accessed from either village but may be closed temporarily in unfavorable weather. Check current access before visiting.

Cultural experiences are also part of the region. Behind the mosque in Kruszyniany is the Mizar, a Muslim cemetery with several-hundred-year-old graves where visitors can walk. Sabantuy, the Tatar ploughing festival, is also celebrated in Kruszyniany every August.

Discover more destinations: Bielsk Podlaski, Topczewo, Ploski.

What can you find in Aleksander Jagiellończyk King of Poland Park?

The 6.16-hectare park is situated around Góra Zamkowa. Its northeastern section contains a medieval fortified settlement and a pond.

When can you visit the church?

A notice from August 2025 states that tourists may visit Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Check the times locally before your trip; guided tours can be arranged.

How long is the Dolina Górnej Narwi horseback riding trail?

The trail runs for about 35 km along the southern edge of the Upper Narew Valley within Bielski County.

For the broader travel overview: Podlachia.

More places in the same destination:

Zambrów, Moniecki, Wysokie Mazowieckie, Hajnowski, Grajewski.