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Wild continent: The best national parks in Europe

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The best national parks in Europe house the wildest landscapes and most exciting outdoor activities that the continent has to offer

Europe's most beautiful wilderness was rightly anchored and protected in its national parks. Large glaciers, high mountains and primeval forests extend over the 50 sovereign states of Europe. We take a look at the wildest and best national parks in Europe.

Jostedalsbreen National Park

location: Norway -expanding information: DNT.NO or UT.NO

Alt = "Best National Parks-in-Europe-Jostedalbreen"> Dream time of the Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier continentaluropas

Jostedalsbreen is the home of the largest glacier (also called Jostedalbreen) on continental Europe. The glacier has shrunk in recent years, but with 487 km2 (188 square miles) it is still a long way. When he withdraws, he releases the ruins of farms that have been absorbed by the glacier since 1750.

Le Parc National des Pyrénées / Ordesa y Monte Perdido

Location: France / Spain-like information: Pyrenees-Parknational.fr / Spain.info

Alt = “Best National Parks-in-Europe-Pyrenees”> Dream time The Pic du Midi d’Ossau (2,884 m/9.462 ft) rises above the Ossautal in the French Pyrenees

The Pyrenees are one of the leading hiking and mountaineering regions of Europe. The mountain range, which forms a natural border between France in the north and Spain in the south, can best be explored by these two national parks. The parks share an excellent wilderness and fauna, whereby wild camps in France's much larger Le Parc National of the Pyrénées are allowed.

Sarek-National Park

location: Sweden -like information: SwedishtouristSssusciation.com

alt = "Best national parks in Europe Sarek"> Dream time The Sarek National Park is the home of Europe's last great wilderness

Sarek in Lapland in Sweden is the dream of every survival artist. You have to be the adventurous guy to get out of here, as there are no marked hiking trails, huts or amenities that you could find elsewhere in Sweden. This is Europe's last big wilderness, so it is slow and often difficult. Just beware of the bears!

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National Park Bavarian Forest / National Park Šumava

Location: Germany / Czech Republic more Information: National Park-bayerischer-wald.de / npsumava.cz

Alt = “Best National Parks-in-Europe-Bayerischer Wald”> Dream time A typical undisturbed scenery in the Bavarian Forest

This Central European forested low mountain ranges is crossed by excellent hiking, cross-country skiing and cycle paths. Nevertheless, the region sees relatively few international tourists and therefore remains a fairly undisturbed jungle. Wild camps are allowed on both sides of the border.

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Cairngorms National Park

location: Scotland, Feria -based information: Visitcairngorms.com

alt = “The best national parks in Europe Cairngorms- 13 ″> dream time A dilapidated stone house in the Cairngorms

This area of ​​Scotland in the heart of the Scottish Highlands has a very special place in my heart. My early family holidays were here and years later I learned to buckle up crampons and the self -staring with an ice ax in the Cairngorms for the first time. In my opinion, Scotland still houses some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world - the very best of them here in Great Britain's largest and best national park. Wild camps are allowed throughout the park.

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National Park Plitvicer Lakes

location: Croatia-like information: NP-Plitvicka jezera.hr

Alt = "Best National Parks-in-Europe-Plitvice"> Dream time The main attraction are the 16 cascade lakes of the park

Croatia's largest national park attracts over a million visitors every year. The main attraction are the 16 cascading lakes of the park and their characteristic colors, which are range from brilliant azure, green and gray. The color of the water of the lakes changes constantly, depending on the amount of the existing minerals and the angle in which sunlight occurs.

National Park Gran Paradiso

location: Italian information: Pngp.it

Alt = "Best National Parks-in-Europe-Gran-Paradiso"> Dream time The namesake of the park is the 4,061 m high mountain gran paradiso

Italy's first national park was founded in 1922 and houses his namesake, the 4,061 m (13,323 feet) Hohen Berg Gran Paradiso. The park has some of the most picturesque mountains and valleys in Italy and is a very popular destination for hikers and skiers all year round. The hiking trails are well marked and there are several well -kept mountain huts and Bivacchi (unoccupied protective huts) throughout the region.

Swiss national park

Location: Switzerland more information: nationalpark.ch

alt = "Best national parks-in-Europe-Switzerland"> Dream time The Swiss National Park founded in 1914 was one of the first in Europe

This park is located in a particularly impressive area of ​​the impressive Alps in Switzerland and has strict limits that restrict human activities. This “total protection” philosophy is probably the reason why it is so breathtakingly beautiful. Founded in 1914, it was one of the earliest national parks in Europe and surprisingly is still the only national park in Switzerland, although two other Switzerland areas are currently applying for the status of a national park

Vatnajökull National Park

location: Icelandic information: Vatnajokulsthjodgardur.Is

alt = "Best National Parks-in-Europe-Island"> Dream time A Vatnajökull-Ice Cave

Where to start? With 13,600 km2 (5,300 square miles), Vatnajökull is Europe's largest national park. It covers almost 14 % of the entire area of ​​Iceland and houses Europe's largest glacier outside of the Arctic and Europe's most powerful waterfall, the Titani Dettifoss. Glacier hikes and ice caves are just a few of the daring activities that are offered.

Prielbrusye National Park

location: Russia -like information: Elbruspark.com

alt = “best national parks in Europe Elbrus”> Dream time The Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe

Home of Mt. Elbrus (Europe's highest mountain with 5,642 m (18,510 ft) and member of the Seven Summits). The Prielbrusye National Park is a popular winter and mountaineering destination. The Baksan River, which flows through the park, has created high mountain peaks, deep green valleys, bubbling mineral sources and deep waterfalls.

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Tatra national park

location: Poland -wide information: Htanap.org

Alt = “Best National Parks-in-Europe-Poland”> Dream time Tatra is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts

This mountain area of ​​Poland, which is characterized by alpine peaks, glacier lakes, mountain caves and huge evergreen forests, is surprisingly easily accessible. The Tatra Mountains and its excellent hiking trails and excellent hiking infrastructure make this national park a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts across Central and Eastern Europe.

Jotunheim National Park

Location: Norway -expanding information: jotunheimen.com, dnt.no or ut.no

alt = “best national parks in Europe jotunheimen”> dream time jotunheimen is the home of Europe's highest mountain concentration over 2,000 m (6,500 ft)

I love Norway, which is why this is the country's second appearance in this list of the best national parks in Europe. Although it is Norway's most popular national park, Steel feels undisturbed - probably because it houses Northern Europe's highest concentration of mountains over 2,000 m (6,500 feet). Peppered with waterfalls, rivers, lakes, glaciers and valleys, it is also the land of the Jotuns (mountain role), although I didn't see any during my visits.

  • climbing the Galdhøpiggen in the Jotunheim National Park

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Lonely Planet’s National Parks of Europe is a celebration and a practical guide to Europe's areas of incredible natural beauty. This hardcover shows 60 of the best national parks in Europe together with proposed travel routes for the most important sights and activities.

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