Lithuania · national park
Trakai Historical National Park
Trakai Historical National Park is a national park in Lithuania, established in 1992, covering 82 km² (32 sq mi). It is the #5 largest of Lithuania's 5 national parks.
- Area
- 82 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- VNO · 23 km
Nearest airports to Trakai Historical National Park
- 1 VNO23 kmstraight line
- 2 KUN65 kmstraight line
- 3 MSQ218 kmstraight line
Minsk, BelarusMore about Trakai Historical National Park
Trakai Historical National Park is one of 5 national parks in Lithuania. It covers 82 km² (8,200 ha) — about 78% of the size of Paris, making it the #5 largest national park in Lithuania (5.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Lithuania date back to 1974. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Trakai Historical National Park
The closest airport is Vilnius International Airport (VNO), about 23 km away — around 29 minutes by car; alternatively Kaunas International Airport (KUN, 65 km). Other national parks within reach include Dzūkija National Park (585 km²), Aukštaitija National Park (406 km²), Narachanski National Park (933 km²) and Wigry National Park (151 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Trakai Historical National Park?
When was Trakai Historical National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Trakai Historical National Park?
What protection category is Trakai Historical National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.