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A comfortable base for a couple or two people exploring Bialowieza Forest.
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Podlaskie Tourist Check Bialowieza — stays at Dwor Bartnika
Where to use the Podlaskie Tourist Check in Bialowieza Forest
A stay with the Podlaskie Tourist Check in the heart of Bialowieza Forest — 300 PLN off a stay of at least two nights, and at Dwor Bartnika in Narewka breakfast, the Beekeeping Museum and a honey tasting from our own apiary come with it.
- A check worth 300 PLN — the same in every round
- Two consecutive nights are enough
- Breakfast and the Beekeeping Museum included
- Direct booking — online or by phone
- The check is settled on site, at check-in
Current programme status · Round I
Round I checks can be used for arrivals up to 30 September 2026
Holding a valid Round I check? Book at least two consecutive nights with payment on site — reception will verify the check at check-in and deduct its value from your bill.
Applications for the check open on 1 October 2026 — the funding pool runs out within minutes. Apply for a check
- PLN 300
- check value
- 2
- minimum nights
- 30/09
- arrive by
Three participant categories
Who can get a check?
Who can receive the Podlaskie Tourist Check?
The check is available to Polish citizens resident in Poland, in one of three categories. You choose the category in the application and it is what we verify at check-in.
Senior
A person aged 60 or over on the day of application. At check-in, age is confirmed by an ID card or passport.
Large Family Card
An adult holding a valid and active Large Family Card. The card number goes into the application and the card itself is shown at check-in.
Tourist
Any adult — with no further conditions. This category has the smallest funding pool, so it runs out fastest.
One check per person for the whole programme, regardless of round or category. Applications go to the programme organiser, not to the accommodation facility.
Direct booking
How to book a stay with a check?
How to book a stay with the Podlaskie Tourist Check?
You can use the Podlaskie Tourist Check at Dwor Bartnika when booking directly — we settle the check on site, at check-in.
1
Book at least two nights
The booking must be direct, in your own name, and cover an unbroken stay of at least two nights. Check availability online or call reception.
2
Choose payment on site
The online system shows the full price — the check is deducted on site. You can note the check in the booking comments.
3
Show the check at check-in
Show the check code from the SMS or PDF along with your ID, plus a valid Large Family Card if that is your category. Once verified, reception assigns the check to your booking and takes 300 PLN off the bill.
Programme change
The voucher became a check
Podlaskie Tourist Voucher and Podlaskie Tourist Check — what changed
New name, new rules
On 24 August 2026 the Podlaskie Tourist Check replaced the second edition of the Podlaskie Tourist Voucher. The check is worth a flat 300 PLN, requires two nights and introduces three participant categories the voucher did not have.
Voucher Round III cancelled
The September round of the voucher will not take place in its previous form. The money set aside for it moved to the check and is now split across its three rounds.
What about old vouchers
Round II vouchers stayed valid until 31 August 2026 and are no longer accepted after that date. A voucher cannot be swapped for a check — the check requires a separate application.
The programme terms are set by the Podlaskie Regional Tourist Organisation. Full rules and the register of facilities: podlaskiczekturystyczny.pl
More than a bed
What is included in your stay?
What is included in a stay paid with the check?
A stay with the check at Dwor Bartnika includes breakfast, entry to the Beekeeping Museum and a honey tasting.
Breakfast
Start the morning at a table of local cured meats and cheeses, homemade jams, fresh bread and honey straight from our apiary.
Beekeeping Museum
Discover local tradition and a remarkable collection devoted to bees and honey.
Discover the Beekeeping Museum →Honey tasting
Try a triple-enriched wonder of nature — honey with pollen, royal jelly and propolis, straight from our apiary.
Choose your stay
Rooms and suites
Rooms and suites for a stay with the tourist check
Accommodation with the Podlaskie Tourist Check in Bialowieza Forest — from a room for two to a suite with a jacuzzi or sauna.
Suite with jacuzzi
A private jacuzzi and a comfortable interior for a stay for two.
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Suite with sauna
A private sauna and quiet rest after a day spent in the Forest.
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Forest, flavours and rest
Things to do nearby — Bialowieza Forest and Podlasie
Bialowieza and the surrounding area: bison, a regional restaurant, a sensory garden and active trips — all from a base at Dwor Bartnika in Narewka.
Close to nature and bison
Head out onto the trails and to the places where you can watch the wildlife of Bialowieza Forest.
Plan your bison encounter
Regional restaurant
Discover cuisine inspired by Podlasie, local produce and beekeeping tradition.
Discover the restaurant
Garden and a moment of calm
Rest among the greenery of the sensory garden and enjoy the seasonal attractions on site.
Discover the sensory garden
Active in the Forest
Choose bikes, kayaks, an electric buggy tour or other ways to explore the area.
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Frequently asked questions
Podlaskie Tourist Check — frequently asked questions
Common questions about the Podlaskie Tourist Check in Bialowieza: who qualifies, how long the stay must be and how settlement works on site.
Does Dwor Bartnika accept the Podlaskie Tourist Check?
Yes — we are listed in the programme register of accommodation facilities. You can use the check with a direct booking paid on site. Reception verifies the check at check-in, assigns it to your booking and takes 300 PLN off the bill.
What happened to the Podlaskie Tourist Voucher?
The second edition of the Podlaskie Tourist Voucher ended on 31 August 2026 and its third round was cancelled in its previous form. The funding moved to the Podlaskie Tourist Check, which has been running since 24 August 2026 under new rules. A voucher cannot be exchanged for a check — the check requires a separate application.
How much is the check and how many nights are required?
The check is worth a flat 300 PLN in all three rounds. It requires a single booking covering an unbroken stay of at least two consecutive nights — regardless of how many people that booking covers.
By when must the stay begin?
What counts is the day the stay begins, not when it ends. The stay must start within the round printed on the check: by 30 September for Round I, 31 October for Round II and 30 November 2026 for Round III. If a stay starts in one round and ends in the next, the check still belongs to its own round.
Who can receive the Podlaskie Tourist Check?
A Polish citizen resident in Poland, in one of three categories: Senior (aged 60 or over on the day of application), Large Family Card holder (an adult with a valid, active card) or Tourist (any adult). The category is declared in the application and verified at check-in.
How many checks can one person receive?
One for the entire programme — regardless of the round or the category applied for. The system also blocks a second check being issued to the same phone number.
When and where do you apply for a check?
Applications go only to the programme organiser, through the form on the Podlaskie Tourist Check website — not to the accommodation facility. Rounds open on 1 September, 1 October and 2 November 2026, and the form is published within a time window announced at least 24 hours in advance. The pool runs out very quickly.
Why does the booking system show the full price?
The online system does not deduct the check automatically — you book at the full price and choose payment on site. We deduct the value of the check from your bill at check-in, once the code and your ID have been verified.
Can I book through a booking portal?
No. The rules require a booking made directly with the facility and payment made directly to it. A booking through an intermediary makes the check impossible to settle — book with us online or by phone.
What if the stay costs less than the check?
The difference is not refunded and cannot be carried over to other services. You can add extra services at the property to use the full value of the check — just arrange it with reception.
Can the check be combined with other funding?
No. The rules exclude using the check alongside any other form of public funding for the same booking.
What do I need to bring to check-in?
The check — the code sent to you by SMS and as a PDF by email — and a valid ID card or passport. In the Large Family Card category, also a valid Large Family Card. The check is issued in your name, so the details must match the booking and your ID.
Does the check cover stays longer than two nights?
Yes. Two nights is the minimum condition, not a limit — the stay can be as long as you like and the check still reduces the bill by its value.
Book without intermediaries
Use your check for a stay
in Bialowieza Forest
Pick your dates and room, or call reception directly if you would rather talk it through first.