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České Švýcarsko National Park
České Švýcarsko National Park is a national park in Czechia, established in 2000, covering 79 km² (31 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Czechia's 5 national parks. Protected area in Czech Republic.
- Area
- 79 km²
- Established
- 2000
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- DRS · 52 km
Nearest airports to České Švýcarsko National Park
- 1 DRS52 kmstraight line
- 2 PRG88 kmstraight line
- 3 KLV129 kmstraight line
Dresden, GermanyMore about České Švýcarsko National Park
České Švýcarsko National Park is one of 5 national parks in Czechia — protected area in Czech Republic. It covers 79 km² (7,928 ha) — about 76% of the size of Paris, making it the #3 largest national park in Czechia (6.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2000, 26 years ago — the first national parks in Czechia date back to 1963. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting České Švýcarsko National Park
The closest airport is Dresden Airport (DRS), about 52 km away — around 1 h 7 min by car; alternatively Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, 88 km). Other national parks within reach include Saxon Switzerland National Park (94 km²), Karkonosze National Park (56 km²), Krkonoše National Park (364 km²) and Stołowe Mountains National Park (63 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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