Fulufjället National ParkAbout Fulufjället National Park
Fulufjället National Park is a Swedish national park in Dalarna County, established to protect high plateau and mountain ecosystems on the Fulufjället massif. It is known for its dramatic waterfall and ancient tree specimens.
The Njupeskär waterfall, which has a free fall of about 93 metres, extensive open alpine plateau with peat bogs, and the clonal Norway spruce known as Old Tjikko, a genetic individual dated to several thousand years. The park offers marked trails for day hikes and viewpoints across the plateau.
The park was designated by the Swedish government in 2002 to conserve the unique alpine and subalpine habitats on Fulufjället and its associated geomorphology. Management focuses on protecting native vegetation, peatlands and freshwater features while permitting low-impact recreation.
Fulufjället National Park sits in western Dalarna County near the border with Norway in central Sweden, occupying upland terrain on the Fulufjället plateau. Access is via regional roads and local trailheads serving the park’s marked routes.
- Protection status: The park was established to protect alpine plateau habitats, waterfalls and ancient woodland species; most visitor services are seasonal and concentrated at marked trailheads.
- Visiting tips: Waterfall flow is strongest in spring and early summer; trails to the main falls and old-growth tree are well marked but can be wet and uneven, so good footwear is recommended.
What to See#
- Njupeskär: A waterfall on the park’s western escarpment with a free fall of about 93 metres and a multi-tiered drop; one of the park’s most visited natural features.
- Old Tjikko: A clonal Norway spruce located on Fulufjället known as one of the world’s oldest living trees by root system, dated by scientists to several thousand years.
- Fulufjället plateau: The high plateau and fell area that gives the park its name, characterised by open alpine tundra, peat bogs and wetlands above the treeline.
Best Time to Visit Fulufjället National Park
Summer is best for hiking and waterfalls; late spring shows vigorous rivers but can be wet. Winter is for snow travelers and solitude.
Weather & Climate near Fulufjället National Park
Fulufjället National Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (924 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -15° - -6° | -17° | 61 mm | overcast | 99% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.1h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -5° | -17° | 46 mm | overcast | 99% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| March | Poor | -12° - -2° | -13° | 58 mm | overcast | 99% | 4.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -7° - 2° | -8° | 58 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.5h |
| May | Acceptable | -2° - 9° | 0° | 72 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.2h |
| June | Good | 4° - 15° | 7° | 99 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.9h |
| July | Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 96 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 8° | 99 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.6h |
| September | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 2° | 96 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 93 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 80 mm | overcast | 99% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| December | Poor | -14° - -5° | -16° | 66 mm | overcast | 99% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.1h |
How to Get to Fulufjället National Park
Fulufjället is accessed from Särna or Idre by road; it is approximately 3-4 hours by car from Mora or Östersund. Regional buses and tour operators serve the area in summer months.
Tips for Visiting Fulufjället National Park
- Bring insect repellent and sturdy boots for trail wetlands and boggy sections.
- Plan multi-day hikes carefully - weather and limited services mean refuge bookings are advisable in advance.
- Visit Njupeskär waterfall early in the day to avoid the busiest periods.