About the park
Sweden’s national parks reflect the great variety of the country’s natural landscapes. Here you can learn more about Sonfjället 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 Sonfjället National Park and why this area is worth protecting.
County: Jämtland
Municipality: Härjedalen
Established: 24 May 1909, expanded 22 June 1988
Purpose of the National Park: To preserve a forest and mountain landscape in the southern mountain region in its natural state.
Area: 10,440 hectares, of which 10,400 hectares are land
Nature: Coniferous forest, treeless heath, substrate‑dominated ground, deciduous forest, mire
Landowner: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket)
Manager: Länsstyrelsen Jämtland