Research Station in Popielno

A unique location for field research, the conservation of natural resources, and scientific work conducted in close proximity to nature.

About

Learning Close to Nature

The Polish Academy of Sciences’ Research Station in Popielno is one of the most extraordinary places in Poland. Located on a picturesque peninsula, surrounded by lakes and the Piska Forest, it offers a unique opportunity to observe nature up close—really up close.

This is where Polish Konik horses—the only native primitive horse breed—live freely. You can encounter them while walking through the forest or see them in specially designed educational enclosures

For decades, the Station has been conducting research on animal conservation and biodiversity preservation. The extensive paddocks and natural habitats allow for direct observation of the animals in their natural environment.

The Station also features a small museum housed in an 18th-century granary. It showcases the history of Polish Konik breeding and the scientific research conducted in Popielno, and serves as an excellent introduction to this unique place.

Popielno Up Close

Research, Nature, and Local History

Polish Konik

A unique breed in its natural habitat

Popielno is one of the places inextricably linked to the history and conservation of the Polish Konik—the only native primitive horse breed. The animals can be observed both on the Station’s vast grounds and in specially designed educational paddocks.

Badania

Nauka prowadzona blisko zwierząt i przyrody

Od dziesięcioleci w Stacji prowadzone są badania nad zachowaniem zwierząt oraz ochroną różnorodności biologicznej. Naturalne tereny i rozległe wybiegi umożliwiają obserwację zwierząt bezpośrednio w ich środowisku.

Historia

Muzeum w XVIII-wiecznym spichlerzu

Na terenie Stacji znajduje się muzeum prezentujące historię hodowli konika polskiego oraz działalność naukową prowadzoną w Popielnie. Jego siedzibą jest zabytkowy, XVIII-wieczny spichlerz.