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Langsua National Park
Langsua National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 2011, covering 537 km² (207 sq mi). It is the #30 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 537 km²
- Established
- 2011
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- OSL · 148 km
Nearest airports to Langsua National Park
- 1Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL148 kmstraight lineOslo (Gardermoen), Norway
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- 2 RRS173 kmstraight line
- 3 SCR178 kmstraight line
Malung-Sälen, SwedenMore about Langsua National Park
Langsua National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 537 km² (53,700 ha) — about 69% of the size of New York City, making it the #30 largest national park in Norway (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2011, 15 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 Langsua National Park
The closest airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), about 148 km away — around 3 h 13 min by car; alternatively Røros Airport (RRS, 173 km). Other national parks within reach include Rondane National Park (964 km²), Jotunheimen National Park (1,151 km²), Dovre National Park (289 km²) and Breheimen National Park (1,691 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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