The Best National Parks of Europe: Explore the Untouched Wonders - Lonely Planet

Europe is graced with a diverse range of stunning landscapes, from rugged mountains to tranquil lakes and lush forests. The continent is home to an impressive array of national parks that showcase the natural beauty and wildlife that Europe has to offer. In this article, we will explore some of the most spectacular national parks in Europe, as recommended by the renowned travel guide, Lonely Planet.

1. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia: Located in the heart of Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The park is home to cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes, and lush greenery. Visitors can explore the park through a series of wooden boardwalks and hiking trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the pristine wilderness.

2. Sarek National Park, Sweden: Sarek National Park is an untouched wilderness located in Swedish Lapland. With its vast expanses of untouched forests, towering peaks, and glacier-carved valleys, it is a paradise for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The park is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including reindeer, moose, and brown bears, making it a must-visit for wildlife lovers.

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3. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia: Located in the heart of Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The park is home to cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes, and lush greenery. Visitors can explore the park through a series of wooden boardwalks and hiking trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the pristine wilderness.

4. Sarek National Park, Sweden: Sarek National Park is an untouched wilderness located in Swedish Lapland. With its vast expanses of untouched forests, towering peaks, and glacier-carved valleys, it is a paradise for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The park is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including reindeer, moose, and brown bears, making it a must-visit for wildlife lovers.

5. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia: Located in the heart of Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The park is home to cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes, and lush greenery. Visitors can explore the park through a series of wooden boardwalks and hiking trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the pristine wilderness.

6. Sarek National Park, Sweden: Sarek National Park is an untouched wilderness located in Swedish Lapland. With its vast expanses of untouched forests, towering peaks, and glacier-carved valleys, it is a paradise for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The park is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including reindeer, moose, and brown bears, making it a must-visit for wildlife lovers.

7. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia: Located in the heart of Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The park is home to cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes, and lush greenery. Visitors can explore the park through a series of wooden boardwalks and hiking trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the pristine wilderness.

8. Sarek National Park, Sweden: Sarek National Park is an untouched wilderness located in Swedish Lapland. With its vast expanses of untouched forests, towering peaks, and glacier-carved valleys, it is a paradise for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The park is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including reindeer, moose, and brown bears, making it a must-visit for wildlife lovers.

9. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia: Located in the heart of Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The park is home to cascading waterfalls, turquoise lakes, and lush greenery. Visitors can explore the park through a series of wooden boardwalks and hiking trails, allowing them to immerse themselves in the pristine wilderness.

10. Sarek National Park, Sweden: Sarek National Park is an untouched wilderness located in Swedish Lapland. With its vast expanses of untouched forests, towering peaks, and glacier-carved valleys, it is a paradise for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The park is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including reindeer, moose, and brown bears, making it a must-visit for wildlife lovers.

These are just a few examples of the breathtaking national parks that Europe has to offer. Each park has its unique charm and allure, providing visitors with an opportunity to reconnect with nature and immerse themselves in the untouched wonders of the continent. Whether it's exploring the cascading waterfalls in Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park or trekking through the untouched forests of Sweden's Sarek National Park, these national parks are a nature lover's paradise.

So, set out on your European adventure and witness the mesmerizing beauty of these national parks. Remember to pack your hiking boots, camera, and a sense of wonder as you embark on this unforgettable journey. The national parks of Europe are waiting to be discovered!

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A celebration of and practical guide to Europe's areas of incredible natural beauty. Step into a world boasting hilltop coastal villages, frozen Arctic landscapes and sweeping mountain ranges - and discover the 60 most breathtaking national parks, as well as itineraries for experiencing their top sights and activities. The beautiful hardback includes:

• Suggested itineraries for long and short visits
• The essential activities for every season
• Awe-inspiring landscape photography
• How to get to each park and where to stay
• Illustrations of local wildlife to look out for

Europe's national parks are incredibly diverse - and that's what makes them so special. They protect areas of coast, high-altitude peaks in the Pyrenees and Alps, and even parts of the frozen Arctic, and include wildlife from Carpathian squirrels and fin whales, to peregrine falcons and polar bears. Setting out to choose Europe's top 60 national parks was no easy task, so we called on our expert writers and well-travelled editors. We asked them to tell us which parks provide the best experiences and why. The final selections were those that offered something truly unique, often an enthralling mixture of stunning natural beauty, incredible wildlife, fulfilling activities, local culture and, occasionally, a compelling history too.

We hope the following pages inspire you to explore more of Europe's wild and wonderful spaces.

Includes 60 national parks:

• Abisko
• Abruzzo
• Aiguestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici
• Arcipelago di La Maddalena
• Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park
• Dolomiti Bellunesi
• Berchtesgaden
• Black Forest
• Brecon Beacons
• Cairngorms
• Carpathian
• Cinque Terre
• Connemara
• Curonian Spit
• Dartmoor
• Donana
• Durmitor
• Ecrins
• Etna
• Gauja
• Golfo di Orosei e del Gennargentu
• Hardangervidda
• Hohe Tauern
• Hortobagy
• Jostedalsbreen
• Jotunheimen
• Killarney
• Kornati
• Lahemaa
• Lake District
• Lake Skadar
• Lemmenjoki
• Loch Lomond and The Trossachs
• National Marine Park of Alonnisos Northern Sporades
• Nordvest-Spitsbergen
• Ordesa
• Oulanka
• Paklenica
• National Park
• Peak District
• Pembrokeshire Coast
• Peneda-Geres
• Picos de Europa
• Pirin
• Plitvice
• Port-Cros
• Pyrenees
• Retezat
• Sarek
• Saxon Switzerland
• Sierra Nevada
• Slovensky Raj
• Sna¦fellsjokull
• National Park
• Snowdonia
• Swiss National Park
• Tatras
• Triglav
• Valbona Valley
• Vatnajokull
• Vikos-Aoos National Park
• Wadden Sea

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