National Park · Germany
Saxon Switzerland National Park
Saxon Switzerland National Park is a national park in Germany, covering 23,104 acres (9,350 ha), established in 1990.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Germany |
| Area | 23,104 acres (9,350 ha) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Highest point | Großer Winterberg — 556 m (1,824 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50.9142° N, 14.2784° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Saxon Switzerland National Park
Saxon Switzerland National Park (German: Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz), is a national park in the German Free State of Saxony, near the Saxon capital Dresden. It covers two areas of 93.5 km2 (36.1 sq mi) in the heart of the German part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, which is often called (the) Saxon Switzerland (German: Sächsische Schweiz). The national park adjoins Bohemian Switzerland National Park (Czech: České Švýcarsko) in the Czech Republic.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Dresden Airport (DRS) · Dresden, Germany · 26.9 miles away
- Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) · Prague, Czech Republic · 56.2 miles away
- Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV) · Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic · 77.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Saxon Switzerland National Park?
Saxon Switzerland National Park is in Germany (50.9142° N, 14.2784° E).
When was Saxon Switzerland National Park established?
Saxon Switzerland National Park was established in 1990, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Saxon Switzerland National Park?
Saxon Switzerland National Park covers 23,104 acres (9,350 ha).
What is the highest point in Saxon Switzerland National Park?
The highest point is Großer Winterberg, at 556 metres (1,824 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q702566 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxon_Switzerland_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).