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Møysalen National Park
Møysalen National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 2003, covering 51 km² (20 sq mi). It is the #47 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 51 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SKN · 20 km
Nearest airports to Møysalen National Park
- 1 SKN20 kmstraight line
- 2 SVJ46 kmstraight line
- 3 EVE48 kmstraight line
More about Møysalen National Park
Møysalen National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 51 km² (5,120 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #47 largest national park in Norway (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 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 Møysalen National Park
The closest airport is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen (SKN), about 20 km away — around 26 minutes by car; alternatively Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ, 46 km). Other national parks within reach include Ånderdalen National Park (134 km²), Lofotodden National Park (99 km²), Vadvetjåkka National Park (26 km²) and Rago National Park (162 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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