Djurö National Park, National park in Lake Vänern archipelago, Sweden
Djurö National Park is a protected area with more than 30 islands and rocky islets spread across about 24 square kilometers in Sweden's largest lake. The landscape features rocky shorelines, pine forests, and open rock surfaces distributed across the water.
The area saw very little human settlement from the 1500s onward and was officially protected as a national park in 1991. This long period of minimal activity allowed nature to preserve its landscape and wildlife.
The islands show how people lived by fishing and using natural resources from the water. Local communities shaped this place over generations through their connection to the lake and its gifts.
The park is only accessible by boat, with the best landing place at Malbergshamn on the north shore. It is important to respect the restricted areas, as large parts close during nesting season.
The eastern and southern shores close from April to July to protect nesting sites for ospreys, hobbies, and other seabirds. This seasonal closure is one of the few times when visitors must avoid these areas to prevent disturbing the birds.
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