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Varangerhalvøya National Park
Varangerhalvøya National Park is a national park in Norway, established in 2006, covering 1,804 km² (697 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Norway's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 1,804 km²
- Established
- 2006
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BJF · 30 km
Nearest airports to Varangerhalvøya National Park
- 1 BJF30 kmstraight line
- 2 VDS31 kmstraight line
- 3 VAW53 kmstraight line
More about Varangerhalvøya National Park
Varangerhalvøya National Park is one of 48 national parks in Norway. It covers 1,804 km² (180,400 ha) — about the size of London, making it the #11 largest national park in Norway (2.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 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 Varangerhalvøya National Park
The closest airport is Båtsfjord Airport (BJF), about 30 km away — around 39 minutes by car; alternatively Vadsø Airport (VDS, 31 km). Other national parks within reach include Øvre Pasvik National Park (119 km²), Urho Kekkonen National Park (2,549 km²), Lemmenjoki National Park (2,858 km²) and Khibiny National Park (848 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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