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Patvinsuo National Park
Patvinsuo National Park is a national park in Finland, established in 1982, covering 105 km² (41 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Finland's 47 national parks.
- Area
- 105 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- JOE · 75 km
Nearest airports to Patvinsuo National Park
- 1 JOE75 kmstraight line
- 2 KUO147 kmstraight line
- 3 SVL158 kmstraight line
More about Patvinsuo National Park
Patvinsuo National Park is one of 47 national parks in Finland. It covers 105 km² (10,500 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #11 largest national park in Finland (1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1982, 44 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 Patvinsuo National Park
The closest airport is Joensuu Airport (JOE), about 75 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Kuopio Airport (KUO, 147 km). Other national parks within reach include Koli National Park (29 km²), Petkeljärvi National Park (7 km²), Hiidenportti National Park (45 km²) and Kolovesi National Park (61 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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