Djurö National Park
Djurö is an island, a surrounding archipelago of some 30 islands, and a national park situated in Sweden's biggest lake, Vänern. Established in 1991, the national park has an area of 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi), and includes all the islands of the archipelago.[1]
| Djurö National Park | |
|---|---|
| Djurö nationalpark | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Timmerviken bay, main island | |
| Location | Västra Götaland County, Sweden |
| Nearest city | Mariestad, Karlstad |
| Coordinates | 58°51′N 13°28′E |
| Area | 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1991[1] |
| Governing body | Naturvårdsverket |
The islands are presently uninhabited, but there is a hunting lodge and an unmanned lighthouse. Wildlife includes fallow deer and a great variety of birds including ospreys, hobby, oystercatchers and great black-backed gulls. The horizon of Djurö consists only of water, except in southern direction where Kinnekulle is visible.[1][2]
Visitors to Djurö are advised to rent a boat since there is no regular ferry to the islands.[1]
See also
References
- "Djurö National Park". Naturvårdsverket. Archived from the original on 2009-04-04. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
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External links
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- Sweden's National Parks: Djurö National Park from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
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