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Călimani National Park

Călimani National Park is a national park in Romania, established in 1990, covering 0.2 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #13 largest of Romania's 13 national parks.

Area
0.2 km²
Established
1990
IUCN
II: National Park
Nearest airport
TGM · 93 km
Călimani National Park
Photo: Pear Blossom · CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest airports to Călimani National Park

  1. 1
    Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport Flag of RomaniaRecea, Romania Airports in Romania
    TGM93 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International Airport Flag of RomaniaSuceava, Romania Airports in Romania
    SCV109 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport Flag of RomaniaCluj-Napoca, Romania Airports in RomaniaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    CLJ119 kmstraight line

More about Călimani National Park

Călimani National Park is one of 13 national parks in Romania. It covers 0.2 km² (24 ha), making it the #13 largest national park in Romania (0% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1990, 36 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Romania (the first dates from 1988). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Călimani National Park

The closest airport is Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport (TGM), about 93 km away — around 2 h 1 min by car; alternatively Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International Airport (SCV, 109 km). Other national parks within reach include Rodna National Park (466 km²), Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park (66 km²), Ceahlău National Park (78 km²) and Verkhovyna National Nature Park (120 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Călimani National Park?

0.2 km² — about 24 hectares or 0 square miles.

When was Călimani National Park established?

In 1990 — 36 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Călimani National Park?

Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport (TGM), about 93 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Călimani National Park?

It is listed under IUCN category II: National Park of the IUCN protected area categories.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.