Femundsmarka National Park

Femundsmarka is a national park in eastern Norway with extensive lakes, marshes, and forests spread across a large area. The landscape features pine and birch trees, with numerous water bodies scattered throughout the terrain.

The area became a national park in 1971 to protect its natural lake systems and forests. This designation helped safeguard the highland landscape that had existed in this region for centuries.

The area maintains strong connections to Sami traditions, where indigenous communities have long practiced their traditional ways of life.

The park is best explored on foot or by bicycle, with visitors staying on marked trails for safety and orientation. The best season to visit is from June through September when the weather is mild and paths are accessible.

The landscape shares geological and ecological characteristics with Swedish regions rather than typical Norwegian terrain. The combination of sparse forests and numerous lakes gives the park an unexpected character for visitors from other parts of Norway.

Location: Engerdal Municipality

Location: Røros Municipality

Inception: 1971

Part of: Femundsmarka

GPS coordinates: 62.21667,12.11667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55