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Template:Short description Template:Swedish National Parks Template:Side box National parks of Sweden are managed by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Template:Langx) and owned by the state. The goal of the national park service is to create a system of protected areas that represent all the distinct natural regions of the country.[1] In 1909, Sweden became the first country in Europe to establish such parks when nine were opened following the Riksdag passing of a law on national parks that year. This was followed by the establishment of seven parks between 1918 and 1962 and thirteen between 1982 and 2009, with the latest being Åsnen National Park in 2018.[1] since 2020Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". there are 30 national parks in Sweden, comprising a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"..[2]

According to the EPA, Swedish national parks must represent unique landscape types and be effectively protected and used for research, recreation, and tourism without damaging nature.[3] Mountain terrain dominates approximatively 90% of the parks' combined area. The reason for this is the extensive mountain areas taken up by the large northern parks—Sarek National Park and Padjelanta National Park each cover approximately Script error: No such module "convert"..[4][5] Many of the northern parks are part of the Laponian area, one of Sweden's UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to its preserved natural landscape and habitat for the native reindeer-herding Sami people.[6] The southernmost parks—Söderåsen National Park, Dalby Söderskog National Park and Stenshuvud National Park—are covered with broadleaf forest and together cover approximately Script error: No such module "convert"..[7][8][9] Fulufjället National Park is part of PAN Parks,[10] a network founded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to provide better long-term conservation and tourism management of European national parks.[11]

National parks

A large number of irregularly shaped bodies of water separated by stretches of green vegetation and bordered by grey rocks at the bottom.
A river delta near Sarek National Park
Mountain with two main peaks, composed of dark rock with traces of snow on the sides, against a bright blue sky. In the foreground, a stream cuts through grassland.
Pierikpakte Mountain, part of Sarek National Park
Small stream surrounded by trees
Skäralid River, part of Söderåsen National Park
A river flowing into a lake, snowy mountains in the background.
Abisko National Park was established in 1909.
A hilly, green landscape with a grey tree growing on the left, snow-capped mountains in the background, and a blue sky above with white clouds.
Stream just over the tree line in Stora Sjöfallet National Park.
A wooden path leading through a green forest with many deciduous trees on either side and a white sky peeking through their leaves.
The forest in Dalby Söderskog National Park
A grey-blue body of water separating smooth, large, light-coloured rocks in the foreground and a hazy green hill in the background, all under a blue sky with white clouds.
The hill Stenshuvud in Stenshuvud National Park
Shoreline with narrow rocky beach and then scrub vegetation
Gotska Sandön National Park is one of Sweden's oldest national parks.

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  This along with ** indicates that the national park is a Protected Area Network Park
Name Location[12] Area[12] Established[12] Description Coordinates
Abisko National Park Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 The park is composed of valleys framed by mountain ranges in the south and west and Scandinavia's largest alpine lake, Torneträsk, in the north.[13] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Script error: No such module "sort". Stockholm County Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 Ängsö is an island in the Stockholm archipelago. The park is known for its "ancient farm landscape in the archipelago environment, the spring flowers, and the varied bird life".[14] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Script error: No such module "sort". Kronoberg County Script error: No such module "sort". 2018 Lacustrine archipelago, covered with a virgin forest. Rich animal and plant life, whether in the aquatic or terrestrial part.[15] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Björnlandet National Park Västerbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1991 Björnlandet's geography is distinguished by its large virgin forest and mountain terrain with steep ravines and cliffs. The park features traces of several forest fires.[16] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Blå Jungfrun National Park Kalmar County Script error: No such module "sort". 1926 Blå Jungfrun is an island in the Baltic Sea dominated by clefts and hollows in the north and forest in the south.[17] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Dalby Söderskog National Park Skåne County Script error: No such module "sort". 1918 Deciduous forest surrounded by a Script error: No such module "convert". earth bank that takes up a large part of the park.[8] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Djurö National Park Västra Götaland County Script error: No such module "sort". 1991 Djurö National Park consists of an archipelago with about 30 islands in Sweden's biggest lake, Vänern.[18] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Script error: No such module "sort". Dalarna, Gävleborg, Uppsala, and Västmanland counties Script error: No such module "sort". 1998 Dalälven River passes through the park and the uneven shoreline encloses over 200 islands and islets.[19] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Fulufjället National Park** Dalarna County Script error: No such module "sort". 2002 The park consists mainly of bare mountain heights, and heaths that are unique in the Swedish mountains.[10] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Garphyttan National Park Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 Garphyttan National Park consists of landscape altered by humans through agriculture and forestry, such as meadows and deciduous forest.[20] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Gotska Sandön National Park Gotland County Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 Gotska Sandön is an island composed of sand. Its scenery is dominated by beaches, dunes, and pine forests.[21] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Hamra National Park Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 Hamra National Park contains two low moraine hills covered with virgin forest and large rock boulders.[22] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Haparanda Archipelago National Park Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1995 Located in the northern part of the Gulf of Bothnia, the park is composed of low islands with wide sandy beaches.[23] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Kosterhavet National Park Västra Götaland County Script error: No such module "sort". 2009 Kosterhavet National Park is the first national marine park of Sweden and was inaugurated in September 2009. It consists of the sea and shores around the Koster Islands, however excluding the islands themselves.[24][25][26][27] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Muddus National Park* Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1942 Muddus National Park is home of deep ravines and primeval forests. Sweden's oldest pine tree is located in the park.[28] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Norra Kvill National Park Kalmar County Script error: No such module "sort". 1927 Norra Kvill is an ancient forest with tall pine trees that are over 350 years old. Three lakes are situated in the park: Stora Idegölen, Lilla Idegölen and Dalskärret.[29] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Padjelanta National Park* Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1962 The park, which borders Norway in the west, is primarily composed of a flat and open landscape that surrounds the two lakes Vastenjávrre and Virihávrre.[5] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Pieljekaise National Park Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 Pieljekaise National Park is composed of birch forest, mountain terrain, and several lakes. The park is named after Pieljekaise Mountain, a landmark in the area.[30] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Script error: No such module "sort". Jämtland County Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 The park is named after the Script error: No such module "convert". mountain Sånfjället. The mountainous area is intersected by streaming lakes and a forest area.[31] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Sarek National Park* Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 The park features an alpine landscape with high peaks and narrow valleys. More than 100 glaciers are found in the park, and several mountains are over Script error: No such module "convert". high.[4] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Skuleskogen National Park* Västernorrland County Script error: No such module "sort". 1984 Skuleskogen National Park is composed of ancient forest, high mountains, and sea coast. The mountain peaks are covered with pine forest and are separated by valleys formed by the sea and ice sheets.[32] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Script error: No such module "sort". Skåne County Script error: No such module "sort". 2001 The park features an especially contoured landscape with up to Script error: No such module "convert". ravines. The valleys are covered with broadleaf forest, mostly beech.[7] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Stenshuvud National Park Skåne County Script error: No such module "sort". 1986 Stenshuvud is a hill that faces the Baltic Sea. Because the surrounding landscape is relatively flat, it can be seen from a great distance and has been used by seafarers as an aid to navigation at sea. Most of the area is covered with broadleaf forest.[9] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Stora Sjöfallet National Park* Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1909 The park's northern portions lie in the Scandinavian Mountains, home to some of Sweden's highest peaks. The lower hills in the park's southern part are covered with forest.[33] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Store Mosse National Park Jönköping County Script error: No such module "sort". 1989 Store Mosse National Park is the home of the largest bog area in southern Sweden. The lake Kävsjön, containing many species of birds, is located within the park.[34] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Tiveden National Park Script error: No such module "sort". and Västra Götaland counties Script error: No such module "sort". 1983 Tiveden National Park is a part of the large Tiveden forest. The park is situated in the most inaccessible part of the forest. The landscape is mountainous and stony.[35] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Script error: No such module "sort". Dalarna County Script error: No such module "sort". 1930 Töfsingdalen National Park consists of two mountain ridges separated by a valley covered with fields and virgin forest.[36] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Tresticklan National Park Västra Götaland County Script error: No such module "sort". 1996 This park contains a rift valley landscape and is one of the few remaining areas of pristine forest in southern Scandinavia.[37] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Tyresta National Park Stockholm County Script error: No such module "sort". 1993 Tyresta is a gorge landscape with stony slopes. The park, covered with pine forest, is one of the largest virgin forests in Sweden.[38] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".
Vadvetjåkka National Park Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 1920 Located in a mountain region north-west of Lake Torneträsk, Vadvetjåkka National Park is the northernmost national park in Sweden. The park is named after Vadvetjåkka Mountain, which is located within the park.[39] Script error: No such module "Coordinates".

Future national parks

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Bright light shining through dark grey clouds in a dark blue sky onto a hilly, green landscape with black mountains in the background.
Sweden's highest mountain Kebnekaise will be part of a national park sometime between 2009 and 2013.
Mountain range composed of dark rock with traces of snow on the sides, against a cloudy blue sky.
The Sylan mountain range will be part of the Vålådalen-Sylarna National Park.

In 2008, after investigations and interviews with the participating counties, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency laid down a plan to establish 13 new national parks in the near future. According to the plan, seven of the parks will be established between 2009 and 2013, the first being Kosterhavet National Park which was inaugurated in September 2009. It is currently unknown when the six remaining parks will be established.[40]

Name Location[41] Area[41] Date of establishment[41]
Script error: No such module "sort". Gotland County Script error: No such module "sort". 2009–2013
Blaikfjället National Park Västerbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 2009–2013
Kebnekaise National Park Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 2009–2013
Tavvavuoma National Park Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". 2009–2013
Vålådalen-Sylarna National Park Jämtland County Script error: No such module "sort". 2009–2013
Nämdöskärgården National Park Stockholm County Script error: No such module "sort". TBA
Koppången National Park Dalarna County Script error: No such module "sort". TBA
Reivo National Park Norrbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". TBA
Rogen-Juttulslätten National Park Dalarna County and Jämtland County Script error: No such module "sort". TBA
Sankt Anna National Park Östergötland County Script error: No such module "sort". TBA
Vindelfjällen National Park Västerbotten County Script error: No such module "sort". TBA

See also

References

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