Femundsmarka

Femundsmarka National Park, located in Hedmark county along Norway's border with Sweden, protects 573 square kilometers of pristine boreal wilderness centered on Lake Femunden. Established in 1971, it ranks among Norway's oldest national parks and represents extensive intact old-growth forest ecosystems. The park encompasses Norway's third-largest lake, Femunden, along with surrounding forests, wetlands, and low mountains creating diverse habitats. Ancient pine forests, some trees exceeding 500 years old, dominate the landscape alongside spruce forests and extensive wetland complexes. The area provides critical habitat for large carnivores including wolverines, lynx, and brown bears, along with forest-dwelling bird species. The park's location on the Swedish border creates opportunities for transboundary conservation and wildlife movement between countries. This wilderness area offers exceptional opportunities for backcountry recreation including hiking, canoeing, and fishing in pristine environments largely unchanged for centuries.