National parks
The nature in Småland cannot be described in one sentence. Here there are deep forests, barren bogs, lake and coastal landscapes. The national parks are different from each other, but all offer experiences of wild nature left to fend for itself.
What is a national park?
A national park in Sweden is a protected area of
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Store Mosse
The nature at Store Mosse National Park is reminiscent of that of Norrland and is characterized by a great diversity of both animal and plant life, with everything from lakes and marshes to cranes,…
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The nature at Store Mosse National Park is reminiscent of that of Norrland and is characterized by a great diversity of both animal and plant life, with everything from lakes and marshes to cranes, moose and eagles. Here you can hike and discover nature and wildlife on your own by following one of the hiking trails or join guided tours, such as snowshoe hiking – in the middle of summer!
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Blå Jungfrun
Take a day trip to Blå Jungfrun, either by boat from Oskarshamn and Byxelkrok or with your own boat. The isolation and inaccessibility make the island an exciting excursion destination. Here you ar…
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Take a day trip to Blå Jungfrun, either by boat from Oskarshamn and Byxelkrok or with your own boat. The isolation and inaccessibility make the island an exciting excursion destination. Here you are met with terrain and large differences in level and from the top you are met with a wonderful view of the mainland coast, Kalmarsund and Öland, well worth the effort.
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Åsnen
Åsnen National Park is located in southern Småland and consists largely of water. The islands are primeval forest-like and untouched, other parts have shimmering deciduous trees, deep coniferous fo…
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Åsnen National Park is located in southern Småland and consists largely of water. The islands are primeval forest-like and untouched, other parts have shimmering deciduous trees, deep coniferous forests and magical bogs. The diversity of environments makes Åsnen a mix of all of Sweden’s nature!
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Norra Kvill National Park
Norra Kvill National Park consists of genuine, Småland primeval forest. It has not been cut down for 150 years and some of the pine trees are 350 years old. Fallen trees, moss-covered boulders and …
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Norra Kvill National Park consists of genuine, Småland primeval forest. It has not been cut down for 150 years and some of the pine trees are 350 years old. Fallen trees, moss-covered boulders and magical forest stars are typical features of the landscape. A hike up to the highest mountain in the national park provides a splendid view.
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Nature & adventure
Småland is full of nature and adventure. Hiking, cy…
Nature reserves
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