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]

See also

• List of national parks of Sweden

References

External links

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• Sweden's National Parks: Djurö National Park from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

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