Dwingelderveld National Park

Dwingelderveld National Park is a national park of the Netherlands in the province of Drenthe, founded in 1991. The park covers about 37 km2 (14 sq mi) and is mainly managed by the State Forest Service (Staatsbosbeheer) and the most important Dutch private nature management organisation Natuurmonumenten. It is the largest wet heathland of Western-Europe. Dwingelderveld is also designated as a Natura 2000-area.

Dwingelderveld National Park
Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld
IUCN category II (national park)
Dwingelderveld National Park
Map of Dwingelderveld National Park
LocationDrenthe, Netherlands
Coordinates52.803°N 6.399°E / 52.803; 6.399
Area37 km2 (14 sq mi)
Established1991
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