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Muddus National Park
Muddus National Park is a national park in Sweden, established in 1942, covering 493 km² (191 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Sweden's 32 national parks.
- Area
- 493 km²
- Established
- 1942
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- GEV · 36 km
Nearest airports to Muddus National Park
- 1 GEV36 kmstraight line
- 2 KRN101 kmstraight line
- 3 AJR153 kmstraight line
More about Muddus National Park
Muddus National Park is one of 32 national parks in Sweden. It covers 493 km² (49,340 ha) — about 63% of the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Sweden (6.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1942, 84 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 Muddus National Park
The closest airport is Gällivare Airport (GEV), about 36 km away — around 47 minutes by car; alternatively Kiruna Airport (KRN, 101 km). Other national parks within reach include Sarek National Park (1,970 km²), Stora Sjöfallet National Park (1,278 km²), Padjelanta National Park (1,984 km²) and Pieljekaise National Park (153 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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