Below is a brief overview and characteristics 21 Norwegian national parks. The area of the protected area and the name of the district are given in brackets, in which the park is located.
Borgefjell (1107 km2; Nord Trandelag in Nordland)
On the boulder slopes of the B0rgefjell massif; in the higher parts there is mountain vegetation. In the lower areas there are slopes and swamps covered with forests. The park is a popular bird watching spot.
Dovrefjell (256 km2; Oppland, S0r Trandelag oraz Marę i Romsdal)
Most Norwegians associate Dovrefjell with butternut musk. The animals with impressive hair attract many nature lovers. A park popular with hiking and climbing enthusiasts, who want to face the summit of S0hetta (2286 m).
Femundsmarka (390 km2; Hedmark in S0r Trandelag)
Park located along the Swedish border, with Lake Femunden and a typical glacial mountain landscape.
Forlandet (640 km2; Svalbard)
The protected area includes the island of Prins Karls Folandet (86 km long), on the west coast of Spitsbergen. The main purpose of the establishment was to secure the breeding grounds for eider and geese, as well as for a colony of seals and walruses.
Gressamoen (182 km2; Nord Trandelag)
The park was established to protect one of the largest primeval spruce forests in the country It is also famous for its marshy areas, which attract water bird watching enthusiasts.
Gutulia (19 km2; Hedmark)
A small park created to protect the development of an ancient forest, inhabited by many species of birds.
Hardangervidda (3422 km2; Oppland, Telemark and Hordaland)
A huge park on a lofty plateau in the middle of southern Norway. The largest herd of wild reindeer in Europe lives here; it is also one of the most popular ski areas.
Jostedalsbreen (1145 km2; Oppland)
Includes 487 km2 of the Jostedalsbreen Ice Cap. Lots of picturesque, interesting valley glaciers allows you to learn about the forces of nature, that once carved the shape of Norwegian valleys, lakes and fjords.
Jotunheimen (1145 km2; Oppland)
The most visited national park in Norway, attracts crowds of hikers in the valleys and those, who like stronger challenges: numerous sharp, picturesque peaks.
Northwest Spitsbergen (3560 km2; Svalbard)
This wild corner on the island of Spitsbergen includes not only the fabulously beautiful Kongsbreen Ice Field, but also the picturesque Magdalenefjord, archaeological excavations and one of the most beautiful breeding places for sea birds in the world, refuges of caribou and marine mammals.
Ormtjernkampen (9 km2; Oppland)
The smallest of the Norwegian national parks. It protects a scrap of old pine forest, as well as a small fragment of a birch forest and mountain vegetation.
Rago (167 km2; Nordland)
High mountain peaks are located in the desolate and spectacular Rago Park, separated by steep valleys and waterfalls. Rago is located next to the Padjelanta National Parks in Sweden, Sarek in Stora Sjófallet, which together form a protected area with an area of 5700 km2.
Travel (803 km2; Troms)
The most characteristic landmark in the park is the Reisa Gorge, with beautiful waterfalls, varied fauna and flora and attractive hiking routes.
Rondane (580 km2; Oppland)
Rondane, the oldest national park in Norway, protects the herds of wild reindeer, as well as large areas of bare, picturesque mountain peaks and meadows. There are also archaeological remains of old hunting cultures in the park.
Saltfjellet-Svartisen (2105 km2; Nordland)
Dwuczęściowy park Saltfjellet-Svartisen, intersected by the Arctic Circle, it is formed by the Saltfjellet heathland and two large eastern and western Svartisen ice caps. There are archaeological relics of the Sami culture within the park (Sami people) and the holy places of this people.
Stabbursdalen (98 km2; Finnmark)
Stabbursdalen was created mainly to protect the northernmost pine forest in the world. In addition, there are great hiking areas amidst wild nature and great views, away from busy routes.
Sor Spitsbergen (5399 km2; Svalbard)
Norway's largest national park, covering the entire area of the southern part of Spitsbergen (the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago). Ok. 65% the park is covered with ice, but there are several breeding sites for barnacles and eiders. Millions of other seabirds nest on the cliffs by the sea.
Ovre anarjakka (1399 km2; Finnmark)
Little-known park, adjacent to the Finnish national park Lemmenjoki. It protects large tracts of birch and pine forests, marshes and lakes.
Ovre Dividal (743 km2; Troms)
Beautiful, a wild park at the heart of Northern Norway's trekking trail network, Sweden and Finland. It is famous for its polar rhododendrons and moors; a rare wolverine lives there.
Upper Pasvik (67 km2; Finnmark)
Na park, sandwiched between Finland and Russia, consist of beautiful northern forests, with the last brown bear habitat in Norway.
Others (69 km2; Troms)
A small park on the island of Senja, including marshes and coastal birch and pine forests, typical of the district of Troms. Some of the trees are over 500 years.