National parkAustriaMountain
Hohe Tauern
High-altitude mountain terrain and glacial systems in Austria
Hohe Tauern National Park, in Austria.
1,806 km²1981AlpineII
Country designation
Browse the country's nationally recognized protected areas, a cornerstone of Austria's natural landscape identity.
Austria National Parks: Discover Protected Landscapes and Their Geographic Context
Austria's national parks represent nationally significant protected areas, vital for landscape conservation and biodiversity. This page serves as a dedicated atlas index for these key designations, highlighting their geographic distribution and role within Austria's broader protected lands network. Explore the mapped boundaries and distinct natural terrains that define these important conservation landscapes across the country.
Understand the Distribution and Geographic Significance of Austria's Premier Park Designations
Explore Austria's National Parks: Flagship Alpine and Wetland Protected Areas
Explore Austria's recognized National Parks, a collection of nationally significant protected areas safeguarding diverse alpine mountains, wetlands, and limestone karst landscapes. This dedicated atlas view helps trace the country's conservation priorities and the geographic spread of its most important natural heritage across Central Europe.
National park
Mapped parks7
Share of country parks32%
Parks in this designationMap the distribution of Austria's premier national parks, showcasing diverse conservation landscapes from mountains to wetlands.7
See all parksNational Parks in Austria: Explore the Country's Flagship Protected Areas and Alpine Geography
Browse a comprehensive list of national parks within Austria, providing a filtered view of the country's most significant protected landscapes. Explore their geographic spread and varied characteristics, from alpine regions to riverine habitats, revealing Austria's conservation priorities.
National parkUpper AustriaMountain
Kalkalpen National Park
Explore mapped boundaries and unique alpine terrain.
Kalkalpen National Park, in Upper Austria, Austria. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and karst.
208.25 km²1997TemperateModerate access
National parkBurgenland
Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park
Explore mapped wetland geography and birdwatching significance.
Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park showcases a rare steppe lake environment and extensive wetland habitats at the eastern edge of Austria, within the Burgenland region. This protected area is globally recognized for its exceptional avian diversity and the unique ecological mosaic formed by reed beds, salt marshes, and seasonal pools. Explore its mapped boundaries and distinctive Pannonian geography for a deep understanding of this vital European protected landscape.
97 km²1993IIMajor water bodies
National parkLower Austria
Danube-Auen National Park
Mapped boundaries and vital riparian landscape in Lower Austria.
Danube-Auen National Park, in Lower Austria, Austria. Landscapes: rivers, forests, and wetlands.
93 km²1996TemperateII
National parkStyriaMountain
Gesäuse National Park
Explore Austria's dramatic river gorge and rugged peaks.
Gesäuse National Park, in Styria, Austria. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and rivers.
110 km²2002TemperateII
National parkAustriaMountain
Thayatal National Park
Explore the mapped geography of a breakthrough valley and its rich biodiversity.
Thayatal National Park, Austria's smallest national park, offers a concentrated study in protected landscape discovery. Its core feature is the spectacular Thaya River breakthrough valley, a deep gorge cutting through gneiss terrain with steep, forested slopes. This page provides context for its mapped protected area, highlighting its exceptional biodiversity and its role as a transboundary conservation zone with the adjacent Czech Podyjí National Park. Understand the geographic setting and unique landscape character of this significant natural region.
13.3 km²2000TemperateModerate access
National parkAustria
Hohe Tauern National Park
Major protected area in the heart of the Austrian Alps
Hohe Tauern National Park protects a grand scale of alpine terrain, including towering summits above 3,000 meters and the longest glacial systems in the country. This atlas record provides insights into the park's vertical landscape, encompassing glacial valleys, waterfalls, and diverse ecological zones that define the High Tauern mountain range in Austria.
More designation routesGain deeper insight into Austria's protected area diversity by comparing the distinct attributes and conservation goals of various designation types.4
Explore Austria's Protected Area Types: National Parks and Related Designations
Explore the full spectrum of protected area designations in Austria, moving beyond national parks to trace the geographic distribution and specific conservation mandates of each category. This comparative view helps clarify how different protected landscapes contribute to Austria's overall natural heritage and regional biodiversity.
Regional biodiversity and protected habitat distribution.
Nature reserve
Access a structured inventory of nature reserves in Austria. This resource highlights specific areas dedicated to habitat protection and ecosystem integrity, providing a clear geographic map of sensitive lands across the country's diverse terrain.
Share of country parks41%
9Mapped parksAustria Nature Reserves Atlas
Regional mapping of essential Austrian conservation sites.
Protected area
Access a structured index of protected areas throughout Austria. This collection aggregates sites that preserve local natural diversity and regional geography, allowing for clear exploration of protected terrain across the national landscape.
Share of country parks14%
3Mapped parksAustria Protected Areas Index
Mapping culturally and naturally significant regional territories
Protected landscape
Explore Austria through its protected landscapes, a series of scenic regions defined by long-term land stewardship and distinct cultural settings. These areas extend conservation efforts into populated and historical territories, providing a deeper understanding of the country's geography and regional landscape character.
Share of country parks9%
2Mapped parksProtected Landscape Areas in Austria
Mapped protected areas for sustainable land use
Biosphere reserve
Investigate biosphere reserves as a unique category of protected land in Austria. These regions exemplify broad ecological coordination, combining research and sustainable stewardship within complex alpine environments and surrounding human-impacted zones.
Share of country parks5%
1Mapped parkAustria Biosphere Reserves
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Open the park list for Austria to explore locations and park characteristics.
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