Norway · national park
Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park
Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 2004, covering 1,927 km² (744 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 1,927 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RVK · 117 km
Nearest airports to Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park
- 1 RVK117 kmstraight line
- 2 OSD133 kmstraight line
- 3 TRD136 kmstraight line
Östersund, SwedenMore about Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park
Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 1,927 km² (192,673 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of London, making it the #9 largest national park in Norway (2.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2004, 22 years ago — the first national parks in Norway date back to 1962. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park
The closest airport is Rørvik Airport, Ryum (RVK), about 117 km away — around 2 h 32 min by car; alternatively Åre Östersund Airport (OSD, 133 km). Other national parks within reach include Lierne National Park (333 km²), Børgefjell National Park (1,447 km²), Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park (441 km²) and Lomsdal–Visten National Park (1,102 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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