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Royal National City Park

Royal National City Park is a national park in Sweden, established in 1995, covering 27 km² (10 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of Sweden's 32 national parks. Park in Stockholm, Sweden.

Area
27 km²
Established
1995
IUCN
V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
Nearest airport
BMA · 8 km
Royal National City Park
Photo: Arild Vågen · CC BY-SA 3.0

Nearest airports to Royal National City Park

  1. 1
    Stockholm-Bromma Airport Flag of SwedenStockholm, Sweden Airports in Sweden
    BMA8 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Flag of SwedenStockholm, Sweden Airports in SwedenTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    ARN33 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Stockholm Västerås Airport Flag of SwedenStockholm / Västerås, Sweden Airports in Sweden
    VST85 kmstraight line

More about Royal National City Park

Royal National City Park is one of 32 national parks in Sweden — park in Stockholm, Sweden. It covers 27 km² (2,700 ha) — about 13.4 times the size of Monaco, making it the #16 largest national park in Sweden (0.4% 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 V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.

Visiting Royal National City Park

The closest airport is Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), about 8 km away — around 10 minutes by car; alternatively Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, 33 km). Other national parks within reach include Tyresta National Park (20 km²), Ängsö National Park (1 km²), Nämdö archipelago national park and Färnebofjärden National Park (42 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Royal National City Park?

27 km² — about 2,700 hectares or 10 square miles.

When was Royal National City Park established?

In 1995 — 31 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Royal National City Park?

Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA), about 8 km away in a straight line.

What protection category is Royal National City Park?

It is listed under IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape of the IUCN protected area categories.

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