Stabbursdalen National Park

Stabbursdalen is a large national park covering diverse landscapes from open valleys to deep ravines with steep birch-covered slopes. The Stabburselva River winds through the territory, creating distinct zones of different terrain and vegetation.

The park was established in 1970 as a protected area and later greatly expanded to preserve more of the northern wilderness. This growth reflected growing recognition of the region's ecological value.

The park shows signs of how Sami communities used this land for herding, hunting and fishing over centuries. Walking through, you notice the trails and cleared spaces that reveal their deep connection to the landscape.

The park has marked hiking trails and simple cabins available for visitors doing multi-day trips through the landscape. Fishing spots along the river are accessible, and topographic maps can be obtained before your visit.

The park contains the world's northernmost pine forest, where trees grow extremely slowly in the harsh climate and can reach 500 years old while staying quite small. These ancient low forests shelter rare bird species like capercaillie and Siberian jay.

Location: Porsanger

Location: Hammerfest Municipality

Inception: 1970

GPS coordinates: 69.98333,24.48333

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09