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Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park
Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park is a national park in Finland, established in 1993, covering 28 km² (11 sq mi). It is the #30 largest of Finland's 47 national parks.
- Area
- 28 km²
- Established
- 1993
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- POR · 47 km
Nearest airports to Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park
- 1 POR47 kmstraight line
- 2 TMP58 kmstraight line
- 3 TKU83 kmstraight line
More about Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park
Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park is one of 47 national parks in Finland. It covers 28 km² (2,765 ha) — about 13.7 times the size of Monaco, making it the #30 largest national park in Finland (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1993, 33 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 Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park
The closest airport is Pori Airport (POR), about 47 km away — around 1 h 1 min by car; alternatively Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP, 58 km). Other national parks within reach include Kurjenrahka National Park (31 km²), Torronsuo National Park (31 km²), Bothnian Sea National Park (916 km²) and Seitseminen National Park (46 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.