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Femundsmarka National Park
Femundsmarka National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 1971, covering 573 km² (221 sq mi). It is the #27 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 573 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RRS · 57 km
Nearest airports to Femundsmarka National Park
- 1 RRS57 kmstraight line
- 2 SCR123 kmstraight line
- 3 TRD151 kmstraight line
Malung-Sälen, SwedenMore about Femundsmarka National Park
Femundsmarka National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 573 km² (57,300 ha) — about 73% of the size of New York City, making it the #27 largest national park in Norway (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 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 Femundsmarka National Park
The closest airport is Røros Airport (RRS), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Scandinavian Mountains Airport (SCR, 123 km). Other national parks within reach include Töfsingdalen National Park (16 km²), Gutulia National Park (23 km²), Sonfjället National Park (103 km²) and Fulufjället National Park (385 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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