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Fulufjället National Park

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Fulufjället National Park is situated in Dalarna County along the Norwegian border and was officially opened in 2002. Spanning approximately 385 square kilometers, it protects a distinctive sandstone plateau that is remarkably free from reindeer grazing, resulting in a lush and unique carpet of lichens. The park's most famous landmark is Njupeskär, Sweden's highest waterfall, which features a total vertical drop of 93 meters. Geologically, the area consists of Precambrian sandstone, supporting a stark yet beautiful tundra vegetation on the high plateau. The park gained global fame for being the home of "Old Tjikko," a Norway spruce whose root system has lived for approximately 9,550 years, making it one of the world's oldest known clonal trees. It serves as a vital habitat for the gyrfalcon, which nests on the cliffs near the falls, as well as brown bears and moose. A modern visitor center (Naturum) provides ecological insights, while a network of 140 kilometers of marked trails allows hikers to explore the diverse landscapes from dense forests to windswept heights.
- Location: Sweden
- Nearby: Idre (31 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -9 | -8 | -5 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 2 | -4 | -7 |
| Rain mm | 66 | 49 | 51 | 55 | 104 | 106 | 136 | 135 | 96 | 91 | 79 | 66 |
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Geography
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- The national park was officially inaugurated in 2002.
- Covers 385 km²; its highest point is Brattfjället at 1,042 meters.
- Njupeskär is the highest waterfall in Sweden at 93 meters.
- Home to "Old Tjikko," a clonal tree dated to roughly 9,550 years.
- Protects one of the southernmost gyrfalcon populations in Europe.
- Offers approximately 140 kilometers of marked hiking trails.
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