Djurö National Park

Island archipelago of some 35 islands in Vänern, Sweden's biggest lake

Djurö is an island and a surrounding archipelago of some 35 islands in Vänern, with a horizon of open water in almost every direction. Only to the south does Kinnekulle appear on the skyline.

1DjuröThe main island, with fallow deer and a hunting lodge.
2KinnekulleThe only land visible on the horizon, to the south.
3LighthouseAn unmanned lighthouse on the islands.

Things to do

  • Try thisLook south from the islands for Kinnekulle on the horizon
  • WildlifeWatch for ospreys, hobby and oystercatchers along the shores
  • WildlifeSpot the unmanned lighthouse and the hunting lodge on the islands
  • WildlifeLook out for fallow deer on Djurö
Djurö
Djurö
Kinnekulle
Kinnekulle
Lighthouse
Lighthouse

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Sweden · Djurö, Västra Götaland Est. 1991 Size 24 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

Where it is

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