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Tresticklan National Park
Tresticklan National Park is a national park in Sweden, established in 1996, covering 29 km² (11 sq mi). It is the #15 largest of Sweden's 32 national parks.
- Area
- 29 km²
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- THN · 86 km
Nearest airports to Tresticklan National Park
- 1 THN86 kmstraight line
- 2 TRF87 kmstraight line
- 3 KSD101 kmstraight line
Sandefjord(Torp), NorwayMore about Tresticklan National Park
Tresticklan National Park is one of 32 national parks in Sweden. It covers 29 km² (2,897 ha) — about 14.3 times the size of Monaco, making it the #15 largest national park in Sweden (0.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1996, 30 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 Tresticklan National Park
The closest airport is Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN), about 86 km away — around 1 h 51 min by car; alternatively Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF, 87 km). Other national parks within reach include Kosterhavet National Park (389 km²), Ytre Hvaler National Park (355 km²), Færder National Park (340 km²) and Djurö National Park (24 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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