Sjunkhatten National Park
| Sjunkhatten National Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bodø, Fauske, and Sørfold in Nordland, Norway |
| Nearest city | Bodø |
| Coordinates | 67°24′N 15°00′E / 67.4°N 15°E |
| Area | 417.5 km2 (161.2 sq mi) |
| Established | 5 February 2010 |
| Governing body | Directorate for Nature Management |
Sjunkhatten National Park (Norwegian: Sjunkhatten nasjonalpark) was established in 2010 in Nordland county, Norway. The park consists of a 417.5-square-kilometre (161.2 sq mi) continuously protected area, including 39.8-square-kilometre (15.4 sq mi) sea area in Bodø Municipality, Fauske Municipality, and Sørfold Municipality. The park is located on a peninsula between the Sørfolda fjord and Saltfjorden, including glacier-formed landscape, caves and water systems, fjords, the large lake Heggmovatnet, rare animal species, and cultural heritage.