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National Parks in Denmark
Denmark has 6 national parks covering about 2,322 km² in total. The largest is Wadden Sea National Park (1,466 km²); the oldest, Thy National Park, dates from 2007.
Wadden Sea National Park1,466 km² · since 2008
Kongernes Nordsjælland263 km²
Thy National Park244 km² · since 2007
Mols Bjerge National Park180 km² · since 2007
National Park Skjoldungernes Land170 km²
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National parks in Denmark at a glance
Denmark has 6 national parks covering about 2,322 km² — roughly 5.4% of the country's 43,094 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 85% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Wadden Sea National Park — 1,466 km², since 2008
- Kongernes Nordsjælland — 263 km²
- Thy National Park — 244 km², since 2007
- Mols Bjerge National Park — 180 km², since 2007
- National Park Skjoldungernes Land — 170 km²
Oldest national parks
- Thy National Park — established 2007
- Mols Bjerge National Park — established 2007
- Wadden Sea National Park — established 2008
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Denmark?
Denmark has 6 national parks covering about 2,322 km² in total. The largest is Wadden Sea National Park (1,466 km²); the oldest, Thy National Park, dates from 2007.
What are the largest national parks in Denmark?
Wadden Sea National Park (1,466 km²), Kongernes Nordsjælland (263 km²), Thy National Park (244 km²), Mols Bjerge National Park (180 km²) and National Park Skjoldungernes Land (170 km²).
How much of Denmark is national park?
About 5.4% of the country — 2,322 km² of national parks out of 43,094 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Denmark?
Thy National Park, established in 2007, followed by Mols Bjerge National Park (2007) and Wadden Sea National Park (2008).