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National Parks in Austria
National parks take a special place in nature conservation affairs. They are not only of importance for Austria but also of interest internationally. So far six of the ecologically most valuable regions of Austria have been declared national parks. They cover 2,350 km² or about 3% of the national territory.
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Photo: PoppDanube Floodplain National Park: Precious Nature for Generations
The Danube Floodplain National Park (NP Donau-Auen) between Vienna and Bratislava protects one of the last major river floodplains of Central Europe still unspoilt by building. The dynamism of the flowing river is still active here: The rising and sinking water levels determine the rhythm of life in the floodplain. > more about: Danube Floodplain National Park: Precious Nature for Generations
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Photo: Jürgen ThumGesaeuse National Park
The Gesaeuse National Park along the river Enns gorge is the youngest of Austria’s national parks. Its nature is dominated by rocks, alpine pastures, forests and the wild waters of the river Enns. In addition to nature conservation and the exploration of ecosystems, recreation and environmental education are the key tasks of the Gesaeuse National Park. > more about: Gesaeuse National Park
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Photo: NP Hohe Tauern/La...Hohe Tauern National Park
In the border area between the Federal Provinces of Carinthia, Salzburg and the Tyrol there is the largest national parks of the Alps. It includes the mightiest peaks of Austria, the biggest glacier of the Eastern Alps, and the most imposing waterfalls of Europe. The Hohe Tauern National Park is an oasis of silence and recreation but also an experience of a special kind for the nature-oriented visitor. > more about: Hohe Tauern National Park
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Photo: OÖ.Tourismus/ZakLimestone Alps National Park: A Sea of Trees and a Castle of Water
The Upper Austrian Limestone Alps National Park in the mountain ranges of the Sengsengebirge and Reichraminger Hintergebirge is the largest protected forest area of Austria. It comprises 20,825 ha and extends from an altitude a. s. l. of 385 to almost over 2000 m. It is a colourful mosaic of extensive forests, hidden gorges, untouched mountain brooks and pleasant alpine pastures. > more about: Limestone Alps National Park: A Sea of Trees and a Castle of Water
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Photo: NP NeusiedlerseeLake Neusiedl – Seewinkel National Park
This steppe national park that crosses international borders was established in 1993. One part of its territory belongs to Austria (100 km2) and one part to Hungary (150 km2). The park ranks among the most fascinating natural areas of Europe: the open water and reed-covered zones of Lake Neusiedl, the meadows close to the water, the pasture land, and the saline and periodically dry pools are the habitats that this park has to offer. > more about: Lake Neusiedl – Seewinkel National Park
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Photo: NPTTLazThaya Valley National Park
The river Thaya has created a unique landscape along the border with the Czech Republic: the Thaya Valley. In the shadow of the “Iron Curtain” this valley has remained almost untouched over decades. Today the Thaya Valley National Park in Austria and the Podyjí National Park in the Czech Republic protect this diverse and valuable environment. > more about: Thaya Valley National Park
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