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Tiilikkajärvi National Park
Tiilikkajärvi National Park is a national park in Finland, established in 1982, covering 72 km² (28 sq mi). It is the #15 largest of Finland's 47 national parks.
- Area
- 72 km²
- Established
- 1982
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KAJ · 75 km
Nearest airports to Tiilikkajärvi National Park
- 1 KAJ75 kmstraight line
- 2 KUO78 kmstraight line
- 3 JOE130 kmstraight line
More about Tiilikkajärvi National Park
Tiilikkajärvi National Park is one of 47 national parks in Finland. It covers 72 km² (7,200 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of Manhattan, making it the #15 largest national park in Finland (0.7% 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 Tiilikkajärvi National Park
The closest airport is Kajaani Airport (KAJ), about 75 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Kuopio Airport (KUO, 78 km). Other national parks within reach include Hiidenportti National Park (45 km²), Koli National Park (29 km²), Rokua National Park (17 km²) and Patvinsuo National Park (105 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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