Stabbursdalen National Park
Northernmost pine forest in the world along the Stabburselva river in Finnmark
Stabbursdalen holds the world's northernmost pine forest, low and open, in a sheltered valley beside the Stabburselva river. Around it lie barren mountains, open plateaux, narrow ravines and the wetlands at Luobbal (Lompola).
Things to do
- Try thisFollow the Stabburselva river past its waterfalls, rapids and deep still pools
- On footWalk through the open pine forest of Stabbursdalen
- WildlifeWatch for ducks and other birds in the wetlands at Luobbal (Lompola)
- On the waterLook for tree stumps and old pit-falls left by Sami hunters and boat builders
Also worth seeing
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Luobbal (Lompola)
Wetlands and wide river bays, rich in breeding ducks and other birds. - 3
Gaissene
Bare, rugged mountains to the southeast of the park.