Park geography

A structured examination of mountainous terrain, elevation ranges, and protected land features.

Sarek National Park Geographic Profile: Mapped Boundaries, Terrain, and Regional Context

Analyze the spatial characteristics of Sarek National Park located in Norrbotten County, Sweden. This geographic profile details the park area of 1970 square kilometers, elevation data ranging from 477 to 2089 meters, and the surrounding boreal alpine environment, including glaciers, deep valleys, and significant mountain peaks.

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Sweden's premier alpine wilderness with glaciers, deep valleys, and six of Sweden's highest peaks

Sarek National Park

Sarek National Park is a vast protected area in northern Swedish Lapland, established in 1909 as one of Europe's oldest national parks. Located in Jokkmokk Municipality within Norrbotten County, the park covers approximately 1,970 square kilometres and forms part of a larger wilderness complex together with the neighbouring Stora Sjöfallet and Padjelanta national parks. The park is centred on the Sarek mountain district, a rugged alpine landscape that represents the most mountainous region in Sweden. It contains six of Sweden's thirteen peaks exceeding 2,000 metres, including Sarektjåkkå at 2,089 metres—the second-highest mountain in the country. The landscape is characterized by massive mountain massifs, deep glacial valleys, high plateaus, and approximately 100 glaciers, making it one of the most glacier-rich areas in Sweden. The Rapa River flows through the park, creating the celebrated Laitaure delta at its confluence with Lake Laitaure. The park holds exceptional significance as part of the Laponian Area World Heritage Site and serves as a sanctuary for rare wildlife including brown bears, Eurasian lynx, wolverines, Arctic foxes, and gray wolves.

Location: Sweden
Park type: National park
Established: 1909
Area: 1,970 km²
Highest point: 2,089 m

Sarek National Park Protected Area

Location overview

Regional placement and administrative status in Norrbotten County

Geographic Profile and Location of Sarek National Park in Sweden

Sarek National Park is situated within Norrbotten County in northern Sweden. Factual records classify the park as an interior, non-transboundary protected area without coastal or marine territory.

Countries: Sweden
Regions: Norrbotten County
Primary location: Norrbotten County
Geographic setting: Inland

Boundary and coordinates

Sarek National Park’s stored boundary encompasses 1,970 km²

Sarek National Park mapped boundary and 1,970 km² area

Sarek National Park's stored boundary geometry depicts its substantial 1,970 km² protected extent. The area appears as a single overall figure, with no separate land and marine values and no perimeter measurement.

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Boundary area: 1,985.2 km²
Boundary perimeter: 241.1 km
Northernmost point: 67.564° N
Southernmost point: 67.0322° N
Easternmost point: 18.2835° E
Westernmost point: 17.0734° E
Geographic centre: 67.2884° N, 17.6691° E
North–south span: 59.3 km
East–west span: 52.1 km

Sarek

Elevation and terrain

Mountain relief spans from 477 to 2089 meters across recorded geography.

Sarek National Park Terrain and Elevation Profile

Recorded elevation metrics outline the vertical relief and terrain range within the park boundaries. Associated feature cards detail specific peaks, lakes, and rivers located inside the protected landscape.

Minimum elevation: 477 m
Maximum elevation: 2,089 m
Highest point: 2,089 m

Selected named natural features

Peaks

Bielatjåhkkå

1,573 m

Peaks

Skájdetjåhkkå

1,827 m

Lakes

Dávtakjávrre

Peaks

Buchttoppen

2,010 m

Peaks

Såltatjåhkka

1,928 m

Lakes

Vássjájávrátja

Sarek National Park Natural Features Atlas

Environmental setting

Analysis of boreal climate zones, mountain relief, and forest cover

Sarek National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting

Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and seasonal classifications provide complementary frameworks for reading the physical setting of Sarek National Park. Structured categories connect directly to related geographic contexts and broader atlas destinations.

Relief: Mountain
Climate: Boreal
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Partial forest
Seasonality: Strongly seasonal

Landscape features

Mountains · Valleys · Plateau · Glacier · Rivers · Lakes

Habitat types

Temperate coniferous forest · Boreal forest · Montane forest · Alpine meadow · Wetland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat

Park atlas

Uncover the surrounding regional geography of Sweden's high-alpine protected landscapes, tracing glacial valleys and mountain massifs.

Continue Your Park Discovery: Explore National Parks Near Sarek National Park

After exploring Sarek National Park, browse other national parks and protected areas situated within its proximity, tracing the alpine wilderness and vast glacial landscapes of northern Swedish Lapland. This geographic comparison helps users understand the regional spread of conservation efforts and identify contiguous protected landscapes for deeper atlas-based exploration.

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National parkNorrbotten County

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

West

Padjelanta National Park: Sweden's Largest National Park Protected Plateau Landscape

Explore subarctic terrain, large lakes, and Laponia World Heritage Site geography.

Padjelanta National Park, situated in Norrbotten County, is Sweden's largest national park. It features a distinctive subarctic plateau ecosystem centered around two vast lakes, offering a starkly open landscape compared to adjacent alpine areas. This protected area is renowned for its exceptional botanical and lichen diversity, a vital part of the Laponia World Heritage Site. Users can explore its mapped geography, unique terrain, and the cultural significance of this expansive arctic wilderness.

Area: 1,984 km²
Established: 1963
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Padjelanta National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkNorrbotten County

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

Northeast

Stora Sjöfallet National Park: Protected Arctic Landscape in Norrbotten County

Explore mapped terrain and regional geography.

Stora Sjöfallet National Park stands as a significant protected landscape within Norrbotten County, Sweden, renowned for its striking Arctic mountain scenery centered on the Áhkká massif. As a key component of the Laponian Area UNESCO World Heritage Site, its vast expanse of over 1,278 square kilometers offers critical insights into subarctic ecosystems, glacial terrain, and the mapped boundaries of a protected natural territory. Discover the unique geographic features and ecological value of this expansive national park.

Area: 1,278 km²
Established: 1909
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Stora Sjöfallet National Park protected geography

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National parkNordland

37 km away#3 closest

Southwest

Junkerdal National Park: Protected Arctic-Alpine Landscape in Nordland, Norway

Explore mapped boundaries and unique geographic context.

Delve into Junkerdal National Park, a significant protected area within Nordland county, Norway. This national park is celebrated for its rich arctic-alpine flora, including rare plant species that thrive at their southernmost European range. The varied landscape, shaped by glacial activity, features dramatic mountain valleys and alpine plateaus, offering a distinct geographic profile. Understand its protected status and mapped terrain, providing a critical point of discovery for regional landscape context.

Area: 682 km²
Established: 2004
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Junkerdal National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkNordland

39 km away#4 closest

West

Rago National Park: Northern Norway's Protected Mountain Wilderness and Transboundary Atlas

Explore the mapped terrain and unique landscape context of this significant protected area.

Rago National Park is a protected national park in Nordland, Norway, recognized for its challenging mountainous terrain and its crucial role as part of a vast transboundary protected area complex spanning into Sweden. The park's landscape features alpine lakes and glaciers, offering a stark representation of northern Scandinavian mountain wilderness. Understanding Rago National Park provides insight into regional conservation efforts and the geographic significance of large-scale protected lands in Europe.

Area: 171 km²
Established: 1971
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Rago National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkNordland

68 km away#5 closest

West

Sjunkhatten National Park: Norway's Protected National Park Identity and Geographic Atlas

Mapped landscape context and regional geography details.

Explore the structured geographic data and protected landscape context for Sjunkhatten National Park, a significant national park in Nordland, Norway. This page provides detailed insights into its mapped boundaries and regional setting, offering an atlas-driven view of its natural terrain. Understand how this protected area contributes to the broader geography of Norway through factual, map-oriented discovery.

Area: 417.5 km²
Established: 2010
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Sjunkhatten National Park Atlas

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National parkNorrbotten County

75 km away#6 closest

East

Muddus National Park: Explore Sweden's Largest Old-Growth Protected Forest Landscape

Mapped boreal terrain with ancient pines and dramatic ravines.

Muddus National Park is a landmark protected area in Norrbotten County, celebrated for its immense scale and preserved old-growth forest character. This national park features a unique geography defined by ancient coniferous forests, including Sweden's oldest pine tree, alongside striking ravines and extensive mire systems. As part of the Laponian Area UNESCO World Heritage Site, Muddus offers an unparalleled opportunity for atlas-based discovery of an undisturbed boreal ecosystem accessible solely by foot, highlighting its profound natural and mapped landscape significance.

Area: 493.4 km²
Established: 1942
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Muddus National Park Protected Landscape

National parkNorrbotten County

82 km away#7 closest

South

Pieljekaise National Park: Ancient Birch Woodland and Glacial Terrain in Norrbotten

Explore Sweden's protected landscape and mapped geography.

Pieljekaise National Park, a historic protected area in Norrbotten County, showcases one of Scandinavia's most intact boreal birch woodlands. Its landscape is shaped by ancient glacial activity, featuring a U-shaped valley, rolling hills covered in primeval-like birch forests, and distinctive twin peaks. Positioned along the renowned Kungsleden trail, this national park serves as a vital point for understanding the mapped geography and protected natural heritage of Sweden's Lapland region.

Area: 153.4 km²
Established: 1909
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Pieljekaise National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkNorway

86 km away#8 closest

Southwest

Saltfjellet, Svartisen National Park: Glacial Terrain & Protected Arctic Wilderness

Norway's vast national park with Svartisen glacier and unique flora.

Saltfjellet, Svartisen National Park spans over 2,100 square kilometers of diverse protected wilderness in Northern Norway. Renowned for Svartisen, Scandinavia's second-largest glacier, its landscape transitions from coastal influences to alpine plateaux. The park's calcareous bedrock supports a rich flora, rare in the region, contributing to its distinct geographic identity. Explore the mapped boundaries and natural terrain of this significant protected landscape.

Area: 2,192 km²
Established: 1989
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Saltfjellet, Svartisen National Park Protected Landscape

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Continue Exploring the Mapped Geography of Sarek National Park's Alpine Wilderness

Delve deeper into the structured geographic data of Sarek National Park, understanding its relation to the surrounding Norrbotten County and its unique alpine landscape features. MoriAtlas provides detailed map context for this significant protected area, allowing for a richer appreciation of its rugged terrain and remote wilderness. Continue your atlas exploration of Sweden's natural heritage by examining the park's mapped boundaries and its distinctive geographic setting.

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