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Junkerdal National Park
Junkerdal National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 2004, covering 682 km² (263 sq mi). It is the #25 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 682 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BOO · 76 km
Nearest airports to Junkerdal National Park
- 1 BOO76 kmstraight line
- 2 MQN88 kmstraight line
- 3 SVJ159 kmstraight line
More about Junkerdal National Park
Junkerdal National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 682 km² (68,200 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #25 largest national park in Norway (1% 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 Junkerdal National Park
The closest airport is Bodø Airport (BOO), about 76 km away — around 1 h 38 min by car; alternatively Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll (MQN, 88 km). Other national parks within reach include Rago National Park (162 km²), Sjunkhatten National Park (417 km²), Láhko National Park (188 km²) and Padjelanta National Park (1,984 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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