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Østmarka National Park
Østmarka National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 2023, covering 54 km² (21 sq mi). It is the #46 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 54 km²
- Established
- 2023
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- OSL · 41 km
Nearest airports to Østmarka National Park
- 1Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL41 kmstraight lineOslo (Gardermoen), Norway
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- 2 TRF82 kmstraight line
- 3 TYF119 kmstraight line
Torsby, SwedenMore about Østmarka National Park
Østmarka National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 54 km² (5,400 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #46 largest national park in Norway (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2023, 3 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 Østmarka National Park
The closest airport is Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL), about 41 km away — around 54 minutes by car; alternatively Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF, 82 km). Other national parks within reach include Færder National Park (340 km²), Ytre Hvaler National Park (355 km²), Tresticklan National Park (29 km²) and Kosterhavet National Park (389 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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