Norway · national park
Van Mijenfjorden National Park
Van Mijenfjorden National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 2021, covering 4,251 km² (1,641 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Norway's 48 national parks. Parque nacional en las islas Svalbard.
- Area
- 4,251 km²
- Established
- 2021
- Nearest airport
- LYR · 42 km
Nearest airports to Van Mijenfjorden National Park
- 1 LYR42 kmstraight line
More about Van Mijenfjorden National Park
Van Mijenfjorden National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway — Parque nacional en las islas Svalbard. It covers 4,251 km² (425,100 ha) — about 2.7 times the size of London, making it the #4 largest national park in Norway (6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2021, 5 years ago — the first national parks in Norway date back to 1962.
Visiting Van Mijenfjorden National Park
The closest airport is Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), about 42 km away — around 55 minutes by car. Other national parks within reach include Nordre Isfjorden National Park (2,952 km²), Sassen – Bünsow Land National Park (1,231 km²), Sør-Spitsbergen National Park (13,177 km²) and Indre Wijdefjorden National Park (1,127 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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