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Børgefjell National Park
Børgefjell National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 1963, covering 1,447 km² (559 sq mi). It is the #13 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 1,447 km²
- Established
- 1963
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MJF · 74 km
Nearest airports to Børgefjell National Park
- 1 MJF74 kmstraight line
- 2 BNN84 kmstraight line
- 3 SSJ108 kmstraight line
More about Børgefjell National Park
Børgefjell National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 1,447 km² (144,700 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #13 largest national park in Norway (2.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1963, 63 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 Børgefjell National Park
The closest airport is Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad (MJF), about 74 km away — around 1 h 36 min by car; alternatively Brønnøysund Airport, Brønnøy (BNN, 84 km). Other national parks within reach include Lomsdal–Visten National Park (1,102 km²), Lierne National Park (333 km²), Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park (1,927 km²) and Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park (2,192 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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