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Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park
Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 1989, covering 2,192 km² (846 sq mi). It is the #7 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 2,192 km²
- Established
- 1989
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MQN · 27 km
Nearest airports to Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park
- 1 MQN27 kmstraight line
- 2 BOO75 kmstraight line
- 3 MJF101 kmstraight line
More about Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park
Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 2,192 km² (219,178 ha) — about 1.4 times the size of London, making it the #7 largest national park in Norway (3.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1989, 37 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 Saltfjellet–Svartisen National Park
The closest airport is Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll (MQN), about 27 km away — around 35 minutes by car; alternatively Bodø Airport (BOO, 75 km). Other national parks within reach include Láhko National Park (188 km²), Junkerdal National Park (682 km²), Sjunkhatten National Park (417 km²) and Pieljekaise National Park (153 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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