Junkerdal National Park
Arctic-alpine flora, small glaciers and deep valleys on Norway's border with Sweden
Junkerdal is known for its rare plants, among them the white mountain saxifrage, which is found in only three places in Norway and is most widely distributed here. Forested lowlands rise to rugged highlands with several small glaciers.
Things to do
- On footHike the marked trails in the backcountry
- On footClimb for the views from Solvågtinden or Tjernfjellet
- On footWalk the wildflower meadows in summer
- WildlifeWatch for nesting wetland birds and photograph the plants
Also worth seeing
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Tjernfjellet
Another mountain recommended for its views across the park. - 3
Junkerdalsura nature reserve
Borders the park, which shares its arctic-alpine setting.