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Anárjohka National Park
Anárjohka National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 1975, covering 1,414 km² (546 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 1,414 km²
- Established
- 1975
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ENF · 72 km
Nearest airports to Anárjohka National Park
- 1 ENF72 kmstraight line
- 2 IVL114 kmstraight line
- 3 KTT126 kmstraight line
Enontekio, FinlandMore about Anárjohka National Park
Anárjohka National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 1,414 km² (141,400 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #14 largest national park in Norway (2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1975, 51 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Norway (the first dates from 1962). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Anárjohka National Park
The closest airport is Enontekio Airport (ENF), about 72 km away — around 1 h 33 min by car; alternatively Ivalo Airport (IVL, 114 km). Other national parks within reach include Lemmenjoki National Park (2,858 km²), Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park (1,022 km²), Reisa National Park (803 km²) and Stabbursdalen National Park (749 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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