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Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is a national park in Finland, established in 2005, covering 1,022 km² (395 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Finland's 47 national parks.
- Area
- 1,022 km²
- Established
- 2005
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ENF · 39 km
Nearest airports to Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
- 1 ENF39 kmstraight line
- 2 KTT56 kmstraight line
- 3 IVL150 kmstraight line
More about Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is one of 47 national parks in Finland. It covers 1,022 km² (102,238 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of New York City, making it the #3 largest national park in Finland (10% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2005, 21 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 Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
The closest airport is Enontekio Airport (ENF), about 39 km away — around 50 minutes by car; alternatively Kittilä International Airport (KTT, 56 km). Other national parks within reach include Anárjohka National Park (1,414 km²), Lemmenjoki National Park (2,858 km²), Reisa National Park (803 km²) and Pyhä-Luosto National Park (144 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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