BEST OF: The most beautiful national parks and protected areas

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Looking for the perfect outdoor adventure? Discover the most beautiful national parks and nature reserves across Europe—ideal destinations for hiking, cycling, and reconnecting with nature. From the wild alpine landscapes of Parc Ela in Switzerland to the glacier-covered peaks of Austria’s Großglockner, and the tidal wonders of the Wadden Sea in northern Germany, these protected areas offer unforgettable experiences for every nature lover. Whether you're exploring ancient forests, remote islands, or volcanic regions in Italy, each park offers well-maintained trails, breathtaking views, and opportunities to learn about local wildlife and ecosystems. Plan your next trip with our curated collection of top national parks and protected areas.
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Sagenumwobene Bergwildnis
Nationalpark Harz
The Harz National Park is a legally protected area of international importance. As usual in national ...
Parc Ela
A Nature Park is a protected landscape that has been preserved in its present state by means of ...
Fanes-Sennes-Prags
The Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park is located in the heart of the “Pale Mountains”, as the ...
Land of National Parks, Finland
The Land of National Parks is a region in Finland that stretches across southeastern Lapland and ...
Ain
Halfway between Lyon and Geneva, the Ain opens the doors to a land of a thousand faces: generous ...
Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor is a hilly landscape in Devon. Between the flat heaths and moors, the so-called gates of ...
Hohe Tauern National Park Region
The Hohe Tauern National Park is one of the most breathtaking high mountain landscapes: Flora and ...
South Downs National Park
The South Downs has long been recognized as an area of great natural beauty, where people love to ...
Euganean Hills Regional Park
The Euganean Hills Regional Park was founded in 1989 with the aim of protecting and preserving this ...
Nationalpark Stilfser Joch
A Nature Park is a protected landscape that has been preserved in its present state by means of ...
Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park
Hiking on the Hohneck, mountain biking around the Grand Ballon or cross-country skiing at La Bresse. ...
Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald
You will remember your vacation in Nationalparkregion Schwarzwald for a long time. Find information ...
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Welcome to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park – the only coastal national park in the UK and one of ...
Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea and Hallig Islands
The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is part of the world's largest contiguous tidal ...
Bayerischer Wald
Along the Bavarian-Czech border between Bayerisch Eisenstein in the district of Regen and Mauth in ...
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