Parks, Reserves, and other Protected Areas in

Sweden was the first country in Europe to create National Parks, the first nine of which were founded in 1909. The most recent addition is Kosterhavets National Park (2009).

The basic idea of national parks is to preserve parts of the national and cultural heritage for future generations. According to Swedish law, the national parks are to be representative biotopes which are preserved in their natural state or essentially unchanged, but also beautiful environments to be experienced by visitors. Read more

National Parks

		Abisko National Park	7.700 ha
		Haparanda Skärgård National Park	6.000 ha
		Muddus National Park	1.500 ha
		Padjelanta National Park	1.948.000 ha
		Pieljekaise National Park	15.340 ha
		Sarek National Park	3.900 ha
		Stora Sjöfallet National Park	127 ha
		Vadvetjåkka National Park	100 ha
		Björnlandet National Park	1.100 ha
		Hamra National Park	28 ha
		Sånfjället National Park	10.400 ha
		Skuleskogen National Park	2.360 ha

The photo next to the name of the protected area means that you will find information directly updated by the respective Park Authorities.