About the park
Sweden’s national parks reflect the great variety of the country’s natural landscapes. Here you can learn more about Gotska Sandön National Park and why this area is worth protecting.
About the park
Sweden’s national parks reflect the great variety of the country’s natural landscapes. Here you can learn more about Gotska Sandön National Park and why this area is worth protecting.
County: Gotland
Municipality: Gotland
Established: 30 December 1910 (part of the island); 28 June 1963 (entire island); 10 November 1988 (surrounding waters)
Purpose of the national park: To preserve Gotska Sandön in its natural state.
Area: 4,464 hectares, of which 3,676 hectares is land and 788 hectares is water
Nature: Pine forest, mixed coniferous forest, sandy substrate, marine environment
Landowner: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket)
Manager: Länsstyrelsen Gotland