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Ekenäs Archipelago National Park
Ekenäs Archipelago National Park is a national park in Finland, established in 1989, covering 55 km² (21 sq mi). It is the #21 largest of Finland's 47 national parks.
- Area
- 55 km²
- Established
- 1989
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TLL · 90 km
Nearest airports to Ekenäs Archipelago National Park
- 1 TLL90 kmstraight line
- 2 KDL99 kmstraight line
- 3 HEL100 kmstraight line
Tallinn, EstoniaMore about Ekenäs Archipelago National Park
Ekenäs Archipelago National Park is one of 47 national parks in Finland. It covers 55 km² (5,500 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #21 largest national park in Finland (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1989, 37 years ago — the first national parks in Finland date back to 1956. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Ekenäs Archipelago National Park
The closest airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), about 90 km away — around 1 h 57 min by car; alternatively Kärdla Airport (KDL, 99 km). Other national parks within reach include Teijo National Park (34 km²), Nuuksio National Park (56 km²), Archipelago National Park (535 km²) and Liesjärvi National Park (21 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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