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Linnansaari National Park
Linnansaari National Park is a national park in Finland, established in 1956, covering 96 km² (37 sq mi). It is the #13 largest of Finland's 47 national parks.
- Area
- 96 km²
- Established
- 1956
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SVL · 29 km
Nearest airports to Linnansaari National Park
- 1 SVL29 kmstraight line
- 2 JOE84 kmstraight line
- 3 KUO106 kmstraight line
More about Linnansaari National Park
Linnansaari National Park is one of 47 national parks in Finland. It covers 96 km² (9,600 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #13 largest national park in Finland (0.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1956, 70 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Finland. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Linnansaari National Park
The closest airport is Savonlinna Airport (SVL), about 29 km away — around 38 minutes by car; alternatively Joensuu Airport (JOE, 84 km). Other national parks within reach include Kolovesi National Park (61 km²), Southern Konnevesi National Park (17 km²), Koli National Park (29 km²) and Leivonmäki National Park (31 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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