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Fertő-Hanság National Park
Fertő-Hanság National Park is a national park in Hungary, established in 1991, covering 237 km² (92 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Hungary's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 237 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- VIE · 52 km
Nearest airports to Fertő-Hanság National Park
- 1 VIE52 kmstraight line
- 2 BTS67 kmstraight line
- 3 SOB113 kmstraight line
Vienna, Austria
Bratislava, SlovakiaMore about Fertő-Hanság National Park
Fertő-Hanság National Park is one of 10 national parks in Hungary. It covers 237 km² (23,744 ha) — about 2.3 times the size of Paris, making it the #9 largest national park in Hungary (4.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 years ago — the first national parks in Hungary date back to 1973. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Fertő-Hanság National Park
The closest airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 52 km away — around 1 h 7 min by car; alternatively M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, 67 km). Other national parks within reach include Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park (96 km²), Danube-Auen National Park (71 km²), Őrség National Park (440 km²) and Balaton Uplands National Park (570 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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