Here are 10 national parks to in Europe:

Oulanka National Park (Finland)
Spread over 270km2, it borders the Paanajärvi National Park in Russia. It is especially famous for its great hike: the circuit of the Bear (Karhunkierros) which proposes a trek of 80km, 4 to 6 days of walking.

The Black Forest National Park (Germany)
It inspired the fairy tales of the Grimm brothers, Hansel and Gretel. It extends over 200km long and 60 km wide.

Valbona Valley National Park (Albania)
Despite its small surface (80km2), it shelters a very dense fauna and flora. The hike from Valbona to Theth National Park (13 km) is a must.

Göreme National Park (Turkey)
For an unforgettable view, you can fly over the park in a hot air balloon.

Jostedalsbreen National Park (Norway)
Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to contemplate the natural beauty of the plains, lakes and mountains.

Plitvice National Park (Croatia)
Its surface area is about 300 km2. It is registered with the world heritage of Unesco in 1979 thanks to its imposing landscapes and its 16 lakes connected with waterfalls. It attracts more than one million visitors per year.

The Dolomites of Belluno (Italy)
Covering more than 31,500 hectares, it is located only 2 hours from Venice.

Triglav National Park (Slovenia)
The highest mountain has the same name and its summit reaches 2,864 meters.

Vatnajökull National Park (Iceland)
It is the largest national park in Europe and home to the largest glacier in Europe (over 8,300 km2, or 5% of the country).
It has many hot springs surrounded by icy hills.

Yorkshire Dales National Park (United Kingdom)
It was elected best national park in Europe by TripAdvisor in 2021.