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Detailed analysis of regional context, spatial spans, and terrain characteristics
Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Hamra National Park, Sweden
Examine the physical geography and spatial dimensions of Hamra National Park in Gävleborg County. This structured profile maps the park landscape, covering its 13.83 square kilometer area and the distribution of local natural features including boreal wetlands, forest ecosystems, and river systems such as the Voxnan.

Old-growth coniferous forest and vast mires in central Sweden's Dalarna region
Hamra National Park
Hamra National Park is a protected area in Ljusdal Municipality, Gävleborg County, in central Sweden. The park is situated in the Dalarna region, within the Orsa Finnmark area, and lies at an elevation of approximately 410 to 415 meters above sea level. Established in 1909 as one of Sweden's earliest national parks, it originally covered just 28 hectares. A major expansion in 2011 increased the park to 1,383 hectares, making it a significant conservation area in the country. The park protects a landscape of old-growth coniferous forest surrounding a distinctive moraine hill, together with extensive interconnected mire systems that have never been drained or subjected to timber floating operations.
- Location
- Sweden
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1909
- Area
- 13.8 km²
Regional Placement within Gävleborg County and Ljusdal Municipality
Geographic Location and Regional Setting of Hamra National Park
- Countries
- Sweden
- Regions
- Gävleborg County, Ljusdal Municipality
- Primary location
- Gävleborg County
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Measuring the 13.83 square kilometer land area and spatial limits
Mapping the Boundaries and Spatial Extent of Hamra National Park
- Boundary area
- 13.8 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 30.1 km
- Northernmost point
- 61.7806° N
- Southernmost point
- 61.7323° N
- Easternmost point
- 14.9312° E
- Westernmost point
- 14.7294° E
- Geographic centre
- 61.7569° N, 14.808° E
- North–south span
- 5.4 km
- East–west span
- 10.7 km
Lowland landscape classification and recorded water systems
Hamra National Park Terrain and Mapped Natural Features
Selected named natural features
Rivers
Svartån
Lakes
Ormtjärnen
Lakes
Hälltjärnen
Wetlands
Brunnstjärnsmyran
Lakes
Bäverdammstjärnarna
Boreal forest cover, lowland relief, and major water systems
Hamra National Park Environmental Classification and Physical Setting
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Boreal
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Forest · Wetland · Lakes · Rivers · Hills
Habitat types
Boreal forest · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Peatland
Browse surrounding protected landscapes and compare park geography across Gävleborg County, Sweden
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Northwest
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Explore the glacial geography and subalpine transition zones.
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- IUCN
- II

West
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Sweden's southernmost alpine plateau, mapped geography, and natural wonders.
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- Area
- 385 km²
- Established
- 2002
- IUCN
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- Visitors
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West
Fulufjellet National Park: Protected Boreal Forest Landscape and Regional Geography
Explore mapped boundaries, rolling terrain, and transboundary conservation.
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- Area
- 82.5 km²
- Established
- 2012
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain

West
Töfsingdalen National Park: Ancient Old-Growth Forest in Rugged Terrain
Remote protected landscape within Dalarna County, Sweden.
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- Area
- 16.15 km²
- Established
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- IUCN
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- Relief
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West
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Explore Norway's unique subarctic forest geography and park boundaries.
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- Area
- 23 km²
- Established
- 1968
- IUCN
- II
- Scope
- Terrestrial
West
Femundsmarka National Park: Exploring Norway's Distinctive Wetland and Boreal Protected Landscape
Mapped boundaries and regional geography in Innlandet.
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- Area
- 573 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mixed relief

Southeast
Färnebofjärden National Park: Protected River Landscape and Birdlife Atlas
Explore Västmanland County's unique riverine protected area and mapped terrain.
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- Area
- 101 km²
- Established
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- IUCN
- II
- Relief
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Northwest
Forollhogna National Park: Norway's Gently Rolling Alpine Protected Landscape Atlas
Explore unique terrain and vital wild reindeer habitat in Central Norway.
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- Area
- 1,062 km²
- Established
- 2001
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
Continue Your Atlas Exploration of Hamra National Park's Unique Landscape
Delve deeper into the geography and protected landscape of Hamra National Park. Understand its position within Gävleborg County and its significance as a preserved mire and old-growth forest ecosystem. MoriAtlas provides the structured data to trace the mapped boundaries and appreciate the distinct natural terrain of this vital Swedish national park.
