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Reisa National Park
Reisa National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 1986, covering 803 km² (310 sq mi). It is the #22 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 803 km²
- Established
- 1986
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- SOJ · 76 km
Nearest airports to Reisa National Park
- 1 SOJ76 kmstraight line
- 2 ALF102 kmstraight line
- 3 ENF110 kmstraight line
Enontekio, FinlandMore about Reisa National Park
Reisa National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 803 km² (80,300 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #22 largest national park in Norway (1.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1986, 40 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 Reisa National Park
The closest airport is Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ), about 76 km away — around 1 h 39 min by car; alternatively Alta Airport (ALF, 102 km). Other national parks within reach include Øvre Dividal National Park (769 km²), Anárjohka National Park (1,414 km²), Rohkunborri National Park (556 km²) and Stabbursdalen National Park (749 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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