National Park · Finland
Bothnian Bay National Park
Bothnian Bay National Park is a national park in Finland, covering 36,799 acres (14,892 ha), established in 1991.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Finland |
| Area | 36,799 acres (14,892 ha) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Coordinates | 65.6228° N, 24.3194° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bothnian Bay National Park
Bothnian Bay National Park (Finnish: Perämeren kansallispuisto, Swedish: Bottenvikens nationalpark) is a national park in Lapland, Finland. The park which was established in 1991, covers 157 square kilometres (61 sq mi) of which 2.5 square kilometres (0.97 sq mi) is on land. It is maintained by Metsähallitus. The islands in the area have been formed by post-glacial rebound, and the scenery is still in a constant state of change. There are also numerous traditional fishing bases. The national park is reachable by boat although visiting is only recommended for experienced boaters.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Oulu Airport (OUL) · Oulu / Oulunsalo, Finland · 56.4 miles away
- Luleå Airport (LLA) · Luleå, Sweden · 63.0 miles away
- Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) · Rovaniemi, Finland · 77.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Finland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bothnian Bay National Park?
Bothnian Bay National Park is in Finland (65.6228° N, 24.3194° E).
When was Bothnian Bay National Park established?
Bothnian Bay National Park was established in 1991, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bothnian Bay National Park?
Bothnian Bay National Park covers 36,799 acres (14,892 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q762706 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bothnian_Bay_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).