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Jasmund National Park
Jasmund National Park is a national park in Germany, established in 1990, covering 31 km² (12 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Germany's 16 national parks.
- Area
- 31 km²
- Established
- 1990
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HDF · 81 km
Nearest airports to Jasmund National Park
- 1 HDF81 kmstraight line
- 2 RNN91 kmstraight line
- 3 MMX111 kmstraight line
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Malmö, SwedenMore about Jasmund National Park
Jasmund National Park is one of 16 national parks in Germany. It covers 31 km² (3,070 ha) — about 52% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #16 largest national park in Germany (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1990, 36 years ago — the first national parks in Germany date back to 1970. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Jasmund National Park
The closest airport is Heringsdorf Airport (HDF), about 81 km away — around 1 h 46 min by car; alternatively Bornholm Airport (RNN, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park (786 km²), Wolin National Park (109 km²), Dalby Söderskog National Park (0 km²) and Stenshuvud National Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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