Øvre Dividal National Park

The park spans 750 square kilometers across diverse landscapes, from pine forests at lower elevations to mountain birch forests and alpine tundra regions.

The national park, established on July 9, 1971, takes its name from the river Divielva, derived from the Northern Sami word dievvá meaning round dry hill.

The Sami people maintain their traditional reindeer herding practices within the park boundaries, allowing their herds to graze during summer months from Sweden.

Visitors can access the park through the Nordkalottruta hiking trail, which provides designated paths for exploring the natural environment and observing local wildlife.

The park records only 282 millimeters of annual precipitation, making Dividalen the second driest valley in Norway with temperatures ranging from -9°C to 13°C.

Operator: Nasjonalparkstyret for Øvre Dividal nasjonalpark og Dividalen landskapsvernområde

GPS coordinates: 68.70851,19.76933

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:35