Djurö National Park
National park in Sweden
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Djurö is an island, a surrounding archipelago of some 35 islands, and a national park situated in Sweden's biggest lake, Vänern. Established in 1991 by regeringsproposition 1990/91:31,[2] the national park has an area of 24 km2 (9.3 mi2), and includes all the islands of the archipelago.[1][3]
| Djurö National Park | |
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| Djurö nationalpark | |
Timmerviken bay, main island | |
 Interactive map of Djurö National Park | |
| Location | Västra Götaland County, Sweden |
| Nearest city | Mariestad, Karlstad |
| Coordinates | 58°51′N 13°28′E |
| Area | 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi)[1] |
| Established | 1991[1] |
| Governing body | Naturvårdsverket |
The islands have been sparsely inhabited since 1500s with three families living here at its population peak.[4] The islands are presently uninhabited, but there is a hunting lodge and an unmanned lighthouse. Wildlife includes fallow deer and a great variety of birds including ospreys, hobby, oystercatchers and great black-backed gulls. The horizon of Djurö consists only of water, except in southern direction where Kinnekulle is visible.[1][5]
