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Nuuksio National Park
Nuuksio National Park is a national park in Finland, established in 1994, covering 56 km² (21 sq mi). It is the #20 largest of Finland's 47 national parks.
- Area
- 56 km²
- Established
- 1994
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HEL · 27 km
Nearest airports to Nuuksio National Park
- 1 HEL27 kmstraight line
- 2 TLL103 kmstraight line
- 3 TKU123 kmstraight line
Tallinn, EstoniaMore about Nuuksio National Park
Nuuksio National Park is one of 47 national parks in Finland. It covers 56 km² (5,557 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #20 largest national park in Finland (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1994, 32 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 Nuuksio National Park
The closest airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), about 27 km away — around 36 minutes by car; alternatively Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 103 km). Other national parks within reach include Sipoonkorpi National Park (23 km²), Liesjärvi National Park (21 km²), Torronsuo National Park (31 km²) and Hämeenlinna National Urban Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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