Sonfjället National Park
| Sonfjället National Park | |
|---|---|
| Sonfjällets nationalpark | |
Nyvallens fäbodvall (seter) in the national park | |
| Location | Jämtland County, Sweden |
| Coordinates | 62°17′N 13°32′E / 62.283°N 13.533°E |
| Area | 103 km2 (40 sq mi) |
| Established | 1909, extended 1989 |
| Governing body | Naturvårdsverket |
Sonfjället, also spelled Sånfjället (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈsôːnˌfjɛlːɛt]; local dialect: Sôna), is a national park situated in Härjedalen, in central Sweden. It was established in 1909, making it one of Europe's oldest national parks. Following a land extension in 1989, it now covers 103 km2 (40 sq mi).
The mountainous area is filled with large boulders, intersected by streaming lakes. Trailing around the mountain area is also a widespread forest area.
The park is noted for the animals living in it: a resident bear tribe, and a large elk tribe. Other animals are also common, including wolves and lynx.