Store Mosse ("Big Marsh") is a

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in southern

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, located in the

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and

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. In total Store Mosse covers some ; of these, some were designated national park in 1983. It has the largest

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gy grounds south of

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and is an important area for birds and provides unique habitats for other animals and plants. The park has over of walking trails, three cabins available for overnight stay and a large bird watching tower. Access to the park is free; guided tours are available all summer. There are also guided snowshoe tours on the bog in the summer. Store Mosse National Park lies in the

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and the

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. The area is not to be confused with Store Mosse nature reserve, an area in Blekinge of the same name. The name is shared by another nature reserve in Uddevalla.

Accessing the park

Store Mosse national park is located along national road 151, between

and

in southern

. It is accessible by car or bus. Two of the trails are suited for persons in wheelchairs; one trail is also adapted for blind visitors.

Naturum

At the Store Mosse national park there is a visitors' center called ''Naturum'', where information about the history of the national park and its landscape, plants and animals is available. The center also has a bookshop and exhibitions about the park.

References

External links

Store Mosse nationalpark
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Sweden's National Parks: Store Mosse National Park
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Accessing the park

Naturum

See also

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