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Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park
Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 2004, covering 441 km² (170 sq mi). It is the #32 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 441 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TRD · 36 km
Nearest airports to Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park
- 1 TRD36 kmstraight line
- 2 RRS71 kmstraight line
- 3 OLA105 kmstraight line
More about Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park
Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 441 km² (44,100 ha) — about 56% of the size of New York City, making it the #32 largest national park in Norway (0.6% 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 Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park
The closest airport is Trondheim Airport, Værnes (TRD), about 36 km away — around 47 minutes by car; alternatively Røros Airport (RRS, 71 km). Other national parks within reach include Forollhogna National Park (1,059 km²), Femundsmarka National Park (573 km²), Töfsingdalen National Park (16 km²) and Gutulia National Park (23 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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