Töfsingdalen National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Overview over Lake Hälvnigen in Töfsingdalen | |
Location | Dalarna County, Sweden |
Coordinates | 62°10′N12°26′E / 62.167°N 12.433°E Coordinates: 62°10′N12°26′E / 62.167°N 12.433°E |
Area | 16.15 km2 (6.24 sq mi) [1] |
Established | 1930 [1] |
Governing body | Naturvårdsverket |
Töfsingdalen is a Swedish national park in Älvdalen Municipality, Dalarna County.
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