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Haparanda Archipelago National Park
Haparanda Archipelago National Park is a national park in Sweden, established in 1995, covering 60 km² (23 sq mi). It is the #11 largest of Sweden's 32 national parks.
- Area
- 60 km²
- Established
- 1995
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KEM · 42 km
Nearest airports to Haparanda Archipelago National Park
- 1 KEM42 kmstraight line
- 2 LLA76 kmstraight line
- 3 OUL105 kmstraight line
Kemi / Tornio, FinlandMore about Haparanda Archipelago National Park
Haparanda Archipelago National Park is one of 32 national parks in Sweden. It covers 60 km² (6,000 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #11 largest national park in Sweden (0.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1995, 31 years ago — the first national parks in Sweden date back to 1909. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Haparanda Archipelago National Park
The closest airport is Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM), about 42 km away — around 54 minutes by car; alternatively Luleå Airport (LLA, 76 km). Other national parks within reach include Bothnian Bay National Park (149 km²), Rokua National Park (17 km²), Pyhä-Luosto National Park (144 km²) and Muddus National Park (493 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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