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Sonfjället. Ensamt och brant reser sig kalfjällsmassivet över de omgivande skogarna. Anders Good /IBL Bildbyrå. -
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Photo: Naturvårdsverket, Foto: Länsstyrelsen Jämtlands län -
De likadant skurna topparna i södra delen av nationalparken.
Photo: Länsstyrelsen Jämtlands län
Sånfjället, Nationalpark
- National Park
- County: Jämtlands län
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Description
Sonfjället rises in lonely majesty above the surrounding landscape. Almost wherever you are in Härjedalen, the characteristic silhouette stands out against the horizon.
The heart of Härjedalen
Sonfjället National Park is a beautiful mountain area in the middle of Härjedalen. A small part of the Sonfjället massif was set aside in 1909 as one of the first national parks in Europe. Later, the national park was expanded to protect the entire mountain and surrounding forest landscape.
The bear is a characteristic species of the area, but the shy animal rarely shows itself. Instead, its presence can be seen through droppings, tracks and uneaten anthills. The area is also home to lemmings, reindeer and moose, as well as a rich bird life, including plovers and grouse. With a bit of luck, you can also see mountain buzzards, golden eagles and lynx.
Nature spectacle
In the Sonfjäll area, one of the final scenes of a dramatic natural spectacle took place when the land emerged from the inland ice. As the ice melted away and the whole ice mass collapsed, the highest mountains in the west could look up above the ice sheet.
Vegetation took off, the first deer made their appearance and, on the heels of the coveted prey, humans followed. There may have been people here for more than 8 000 years!
Fäbod culture and outdoor life
The national park area offers unique opportunities for exciting experiences. Nyvallen is a living pasture that has been in operation since the early 18th century and is well worth a visit.
Both Nyvallen and Nysätern are small nature reserves located within the national park area. Nyvallen, Nysätern and Dalsvallen are great starting points for tours and also offer cabin rentals.
Activities And Facilities
- National Park
Facts
Year of decision: 1909, extension 1989
Size: 104 km²
Municipality: Härjedalen
Administrator: County Administrative Board of Jämtland
Protection area: National park and Natura 2000 area
Directions
In summer you can get to Nyvallen from road 84 in Hedeviken. All year round you can go via Hede and Råndalen to Nysätern, or go to Dalsvallen in the south. The rest area at Valmen is reached via a gravel road from Hedeviken.
Regulations
Welcome to Sonfjället National Park. Keep in mind that it is not allowed in the area:
- remove minerals or other geological material
- break branches, fell or otherwise damage living or dead trees, brushwood and shrubs. However, it is permitted to take loose dry branches and twigs from the ground for burning.
- picking or digging up plants. However, berry and mushroom picking is allowed.
- planting plant or animal species
- collecting or trapping insects, fish or other animals or otherwise disturbing wildlife
- hunt or fish. However, you may fish in Styggtjärn and Valmen with a valid fishing license and according to the restrictions set by the Hedviken fisheries management area.
- use motorized vehicles outside designated roads and parking areas
- set up a caravan or motorhome
- land with an aircraft
- fly closer to the ground than 1500 meters
- ride a horse
- bring an unleashed dog
- put up a board, poster or similar
- organize orientation checks or marked trails
- without the permission of the county administrative board, it is forbidden within the national park to - carry out scientific studies or conduct environmental monitoring that involves marking, collecting, trapping or other impact on the natural environment - conduct organized tours or other organized activities more than three times a year, with more than 35 participants outside designated trails, facilities and places, or which involve staying more than one night in a row at the same place - conduct sports competitions or sports events.
Different rules apply if you want to carry out any other kind of activity in the area, see the relevant national park decision for full regulations. There may also be other laws to take into account, such as the Reindeer Husbandry Act.
Contact
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Jämtlands läns länsstyrelse
Email address
Naturförvaltningen Jämtlands län
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Jag planerar ett besök 2025 - men ni som varit där, när ligger den gyllene tiden efter snön men innan mygg?