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

		Fulufjället National Park	38.500 ha
		Töfsingdalen National Park	1.615 ha
		Tiveden National Park	1.350 ha
		Ängsö National Park	195 ha
		Färnebofjärden National Park	4.110 ha
		Garphyttan National Park	111 ha
		Tyresta National Park	5.000 ha

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