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Garphyttan National Park
Garphyttan National Park is a national park in Sweden, established in 1909, covering 1.0 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #28 largest of Sweden's 32 national parks.
- Area
- 1.0 km²
- Established
- 1909
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- ORB · 10 km
Nearest airports to Garphyttan National Park
- 1 ORB10 kmstraight line
- 2 KSD90 kmstraight line
- 3 VST104 kmstraight line
More about Garphyttan National Park
Garphyttan National Park is one of 32 national parks in Sweden. It covers 1.0 km² (102 ha) — about 50% of the size of Monaco, making it the #28 largest national park in Sweden (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1909, 117 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Sweden. It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Garphyttan National Park
The closest airport is Örebro Airport (ORB), about 10 km away — around 13 minutes by car; alternatively Karlstad Airport (KSD, 90 km). Other national parks within reach include Tiveden National Park (20 km²), Djurö National Park (24 km²), Färnebofjärden National Park (42 km²) and Norra Kvill National Park (1 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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