The most beautiful national parks in the world
The best of the world's national parks
In the national parks we find the most beautiful and best-preserved nature from the individual countries of the world. That is why more and more visitors are coming to them. Let's take a look at the most beautiful national parks in the world in which we find beautiful mountains, lakes, canyons, but also volcanoes, the sea coast and wildlife.
Central Karakoram National Park
The most beautiful area of Pakistan
Karakoram, except for the polar regions it is the mountain range with the longest glaciers, which are practically on all sides, and incredibly sharp mountains, attracts since ancient times not only climbers, but mainly tourists who want to see with their own eyes this rugged beauty. Right here is the second highest mountain in the world K2 (8,611 m asl) and two eight-thousanders Broad Peak and Gasherbrum I. In addition to these glaciated giants, there is another big attraction in the form of impressive granite towers Trango. The main part of this mountain range falls into the Central Karakoram National Park continue reading
Sagarmatha National Park
The most beautiful area of Nepal in Khumbu Valley
Only one hundred and fifty kilometers from Kathmandu as the crow flies lies Sagarmatha National Park located in Khumbu high mountain area, which is home not only to the hard Sherpa nation, but mainly to the highest mountain in the world – Mount Everest (8848 m asl). Take the trek to this mountain monumental area in Nepal and enjoy the views of a wide range of beautiful mountains is the same experience and obligation for mountain lovers as journey to Mecca for Muslims. The center of the area is the Dudh Koshi River, to which flow the smaller rivers from all the sides of the glacial valley. The main Himalayan ridge separates the Khumbu, or more precisely Nepal, from the arid Tibet. The vast majority of tourists aim only to Everest Base Camp and to monumental view from Kala Patthar, but Khumbu offers much more. So put on the boots and start discovering! continue reading
Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve
The most beautiful area of Bolivia
Southwest Altiplano is undoubtedly one of the most exciting areas that Bolivia and actually the whole South America can offer. At its core is a national reserve Eduardo Avaroa. Multicolored lagoons full of thousands of pink flamingos, shy vicuna running around weathered colored volcanic hills and half deserted villages offering accommodation for jeep expeditions. All this crowns vast salt plain – Salar de Uyuni, which is the largest in the world. continue reading
Torres del Paine National Park
The most beautiful area of Chile
The Torres del Paine area, located to the east of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, is one of the most beautiful places in Chile. There's nothing wrong with the bad weather that's mostly there. For most tourists, it's just an area around the most interesting granite towers of Cuernos and the Gray glacier, but beautiful places are more in the south around Lake Toro, near the Serrano River continue reading
Grand Canyon National Park
Park with the most monumental canyon of the world
The Grand Canyon National Park is located along the river Colorado. This mighty river is famous for breaking through the plateau of Colorado, creating a variety of impressive canyons (outside Grand Canyon in the river basin you will find Glen Canyon or Canyonlands). It is one of the most interesting parts of the West of the USA. Visitors mostly come to the so-called South Rim or North Rim continue reading
Fiordland National Park
The most beautiful area of New Zealand
The Southwest of South Island of New Zealand occupies an amazing natural area – Fiordland. The most well-known fjords „sounds“ include Milford and Doubtful. You will also find some of the highest waterfalls in the world such as Browne or Sutherland. In addition, there are the deepest lakes of New Zealand: Hauroko, Manopouri and Te Anau. continue reading
Kilimanjaro National Park
National park with the highest mountain of Africa
In the Kilimanjaro National Park you will find three volcanic peaks, Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. The highest peak of the Kibo Volcano – Uhuru 5,895m asl is the highest peak in Africa. You will find here a number of hiking trails, but do not forget that visit of this national park will cost you around 1000 EUR, so it is not a cheap thing. In addition, you can move here only in an organized way continue reading
National park Los Glaciares
The most beautiful region of Argentina
National Park Glaciares belongs to the most beautiful areas of Patagonia, Argentina and the world – it is characterized by huge glaciers falling into the beautiful lakes, vertical granite towers of Fitz Roy and its smaller brother Cerro Torre. In addition, there is still undestroyed rugged Patagonian nature. It is just the perfect place for a number of days spent by hiking in fresh air. continue reading
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
The most beautiful area of Indonesia
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is a beautiful example of volcanic activity in Indonesia. In the caldera of the ancient volcano Tengger, secondary volcanoes formed like the famous Bromo. On the horizon is a high, still active Semera volcano (3,676 meters above sea level) – the highest peak of Java. Besides the volcanoes, there are several lakes like Lord, Ranu Regulo and Kumbolo. continue reading
Ecrins National Park
The most beautiful part of the French Alps
The Ecrins National Park is situated around the mighty Barre des Écrins (4,102 m asl). It is a very large area undisturbed by winter ski resorts with hundreds of peaks and beautiful valleys. Who wants to experience one of the most beautiful Alpine areas must go here definitely continue reading
Canaima National Park
The most beautiful area of Venezuela
Canaima National Park is among the world's largest protected areas. It is also one of the most beautiful areas of Venezuela. It is home to the highest waterfall in the world – Salto Angel and many table mountains. The vast majority of the area is still overgrown with the original rainforest. continue reading
Lauca National Park
The most beautiful volcanic area of South America
The northeast end of the Chilean „noodle“ is situated on the Altiplano Plateau, full of multicolored volcanoes and rugged villages. The center of this interesting area is the Lauca National Park with its beautiful Lake Chungará and the famous Parinacota Volcano. The area is crossed by the international road from Arici to La Paz, so it is relatively and easily accessible by public transport. continue reading
Serengeti National Park
The largest and most famous national park in Tanzania
A large area in northern Tanzania, known mainly for one of the world's natural wonders: the Great Migration, in which millions of herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and other animals, accompanied by predators and scavengers, march through the park all year round. continue reading
Banff National Park
The most beautiful area of Canada
Banff National Park is the oldest park in Canada. It is famous for beautiful lakes such as Moraine or Peyto. It is located in the Rocky Mountains and is linked to other national parks such as Jasper, Yoho or Kootenay. Outside the lakes and beautiful mountains, there are also massive glaciers such as Columbia and Wapta continue reading
Aoraki - Mount Cook National Park
The highest mountains of New Zealand
In the mountains of the Southern Alps on the South Island you will find the highest mountain in New Zealand – Mount Cook (3,724 m above sea level). Due to its location, the local peaks are significantly more difficult to climb than, for example, the equally high Alpine peaks in Europe. In the national park itself, there are several routes for tourists, who can enjoy the local mountain beauty continue reading
Rara National Park
The smallest national park in Nepal
Around the largest and deepest lake in Nepal – Rara, lies the national park of the same name. Rara is a sacred lake in which swimming and fishing are prohibited. It is located in western Nepal in the districts of Mugu and Jumla. The park protects the local flora and fauna continue reading
Triglav National Park
The most beautiful region of Slovenia
The Julian Alps of the Slovenian side offer a great number of beautiful places. There are many beautiful lakes such as Bled or Bohnij. Famous is Vintgar Gorge. Thera are lots of hiking trails. They also have historical significance. During World War I in the Battle of Soča – The Bloody River, here 2 million soldiers died. continue reading
Iguazú National Park
Around the most beautiful waterfalls in the world
Around the Iguazú falls is a national park along both sides of the border – the Brazilian „Parque Nacional do Iguaçu“ and the Argentinean „Parque Nacional Iguazú“. The center of the park is, of course, the most beautiful waterfall in the world, but there is also a well-preserved jungle with plenty of animals continue reading
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyon full of fairytale towers
Bryce Canyon despite its name is not a typical example of the classic canyon. It's basically a series of gigantic „amphitheaters“ full of fairy rock towers on the eastern end of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, where individual river springs. continue reading
Tongariro National Park
The volcanic heart of the North Island
The northern island is the volcanic, fiery part of New Zealand and its center is the Tongariro National Park. Here are the highest volcanoes of the count. Besides these there are beautiful lakes including the most famous Emerald lakes. The most famous trek in this area is the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, where you will see the biggest attractions of this national park in one day. continue reading
Queen Elizabeth National Park
The largest concentration of hippos in Uganda
At the western end of Uganda is the extensive Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park includes two large lakes belonging to the Great Rift Valley (Lake George and Lake Edward) The lake is connected by the Kazinga Canal, a popular destination for Safari lovers. The park borders the huge Virunga National Park on the Congolese side of the border. The park is famous for its huge concentration of hippos. continue reading
Sajama National Park
National Park with the highest mountain of Bolivia
Sajama National Park is without any doubt one of the most amazing places in Boliviais. From typical Altiplano landscape tower beautiful volcanoes – the highest mountain in Bolivia Nevado Sajama and volcanic twins Pomerape and Parinacota belonging among the most beautiful volcanoes in the world. In addition, there are also a lot of beautiful high mountain lagoons, fumaroles and thermals. From the other side of the border follows Chilean national park Lauca with beautiful lake Chungara. continue reading
České Švýcarsko and Labské pískovce
The most beautiful region of the Czech Republic
Area loved by photographers and tourists surrounding the Elbe canyon at the border with Germany. You will find here the most famous rock bridge in Europe – Pravčická brána. The whole area occupies the Děčín Highlands and falls into the Labské pískovce Protected Landscape Area and the National Park České Švýcarsko. continue reading
Huascarán National Park
The most beautiful national park in Peru
Huascarán National Park occupies almost the entire Cordillera Blanca. It contains the most beautiful mountain scenery that you can find in Peru. In the national park you will also find the highest mountain in the country. There are a number of challenging several-day hiking trails over mountain saddles higher than 4,000 meters above sea level. continue reading
Arches National Park
The most beautiful rock arches of the world
Arches National Park is located north of the Colorado River near the provincial town of Moab. You will find here the most beautiful rock formations like the rock arches and bridges. Most of the viewpoints are available by car + there are beautiful hiking trails. The most beautiful and famous arch is the Delicate Arch. continue reading
Mount Kenya National Park
Landscape around the highest mountain of Kenya
Massive Mount Kenya is situated in the National Park of the same name, is one of the most beautiful mountain massifs in the world. There are several vegetation zones from an almost impenetrable forest to the glacier. The most beautiful part is the area just below the highest peaks of the massif, where rare lobelia grows. continue reading
Zion National Park
National park with a monumental valley
One of the most beautiful national parks in the world is the monumental valley of Zion. Above the bottom of the valley, the stunning rock walls rise. Here you will find some beautiful waterfalls. The whole area is full of hiking trails. The most famous place is the Narrows gorge, often impenetrable due to the high water status. continue reading
High Tauern
The highest Austrian mountains
The High Tauern are the highest Austrian mountains. The highest peak is Grossglockner. You can also find here the most famous Austrian waterfall – Krimmel and the most famous Austrian road. It is a beautiful mountain landscape with lots of hiking trails and a range of three thousanders peaks continue reading
Nahuel Huapi National Park
National Park around Bariloche
One of Argentina's most famous tourist destinations is the neighborhood of San Carlos de Bariloche located on the banks of the huge lake Nahuel Huapi. The lake and mountainous surroundings of the city fall into the park of the same name. The whole area is modeled by glaciers, so you can find fjord-like lakes and dramatic nature. Besides hiking trails, there is also a well-known ski resort continue reading
Yosemite National Park
The region between rock giants
Yosemite National Park is world famous for its magnificent granite rocks, waterfalls, redwood forests. In the Yosemite Valley you can find El Capitan – the highest rock face in the world, which is over 900 meters high. This California-based National Park was founded in 1890. Since 1894, it has been a UNESCO heritage site. There is also the largest waterfall in the US, but it is often dry in the summer. continue reading
Egmont National Park
Wild nature around the sleeping volcano
On the west coast of the North Island is the second oldest national park in New Zealand. Its distinctive dominant feature is the sleeping volcano Mount Taranaki (sometimes called Mount Egmont), whose shape is reminiscent of the famous Japanese volcano Fuji. The volcanic cone is surrounded by a fairy-tale forest and paths interwoven in a nearly regular circle, which, thanks to its greenery and the shape of its trees, is known as the „goblin forest“. continue reading
Ngorongoro
Animal paradise
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is directly adjacent to the Serengeti National Park. The area is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List twice. Since 1979 as a natural heritage and since 2010 also as a cultural heritage, due to the Maasai living here. The most important part of this protected area is the Ngorongoro Crater (more precisely, the caldera), which created a volcano here 2 million years ago. It is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and has the largest concentration of African wildlife. continue reading
Huerquehue National Park
Back to Prehistory
A beautiful Huerquehue National Park is located just outside Pucon. This is renowned for the mighty Arukari trees that remembers dinosaurs. Besides there are nice lakes, waterfalls, mountains and a view of the famous Villarica volcano. continue reading
Plitvice Lakes
The most famous lakes of Europe
Plitvice Lakes are the most famous national park in Croatia. You will find here beautiful lakes, wonderful waterfalls and overall scenic surrounding countryside. continue reading
Maididi National park
A little different Amazon
From the provincial town of Rurrenabaque, located at the southern end of the Amazonian Basin, you can go on a boat along the Beni River to the surrounding beautiful jungle. You will be accompanied by beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ridges continue reading
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
One of the last places for mountain gorillas
At the very southwestern tip of Uganda you will find a small but very beautiful Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The park is located on the north side of three volcanoes. The highest is Muhabura (4127m), the second is Mount Gahinga (3474m) and the third is the several peak volcano Mount Sabyinyo (3,645 m) interesting because it is a tri-border between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. You can go to this national park both for hiking and for mountain gorillas, which have one of the last refuges in the world. continue reading
North Cascades national park
Park full of lakes and glaciers
The North Cascades are located in the state of Washington. There are more than 300 glaciers and more than 300 lakes. The park is unique in its clean countryside, and it is visited by just over 20,000 people a year. The highest mountain is Goode Mountain (2 806m asl), the lowest is the Goodell Creek in 184 meters. It is already a purely mountainous national park. continue reading
Slovak Paradise
Area full of beautiful gorges
The Slovak Paradise is one of the world's unique regions due to the large number of wild gorges, which are accessible to the general public thanks to the ladders. You will also find a number of nice waterfalls and views of the High Tatras continue reading
Ordesa y Monte Perdido national park
The most beautiful national park in the Pyrenees
Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is located in the Spanish Pyrenees. Its center is the Rio Arazas Valley (Ordesa Canyon), where the famous GR11 hiking trail leads. The highest peak of the national park is Monte Perdido (3,355 m asl), the third highest mountain in the entire Pyrenees. There are also many beautiful waterfalls in the National Park continue reading
National Park Tierra del Fuego
Beautiful countryside of Land of Fire
Only a short distance west of the capital city of Fire Country – Ushuaia, is the Tierra del Fuego National Park. You will find here a classic wind-scorched „Nordic“ landscape with plenty of lakes, mountains and wild forests around the large lake Lago Roca. continue reading
Masai Mara National Reserve
The most famous national reserve in Kenya
The very famous and well-known Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is followed by the Masai Mara National Reserve. Together with the Serengeti, they became famous mainly due to the well-known migration of wildebeests, of which over a million live here. Apart from them, you will see elephants, lions, vultures and many other animals. continue reading
Death Valley National Park
The warmest place in the world
The Valley of Death is undoubtedly a beautiful and interesting park. Just really need to count on the immense heat. In 1913, the world's highest temperature was measured at 56.7 ° C. It is also possible to get below the sea level at –86 meters below sea level. Which is on the dried lake. And then it's nice to follow a sign when one gets above and below the surface. This is not the only thing the park has to offer. There are also dunes and deserts and special rock formations. belongs to the yo continue reading
Teide National Park
The most famous national park of the Canary Island
Directly in the middle of Tenerife, you will find the large Teide National Park, set around the Pico del Teide – the highest mountain in Spain. The National Park is basically at the site of a vast ancient caldera left over for an even larger volcano. In the National Park you will find a number of interesting hiking trails with far-reaching views continue reading
Saxon Switzerland
The most beautiful area of Germany
Saxon Switzerland is located in the east of Germany at the Czech border and connects to the area of N.P. České Švýcarsko and Labské Pískovce. There are many natural, spa and cultural monuments, such as the largest fortress in Europe, built by King Václav I continue reading
Skaftafell National Park
Paradiese of Glaciers
The Skaftafell National Park is bordered by the Öræfajökull glacier from the east and Skeiðarárjökull from the west. 1,700 km2 of desolate, low-lying sandurs and higher-lying slopes dotted with wild flowers, alternating sharp mountain ridges and, of course, glaciers. The most accessible part of the park is the Skaftafellsheiði, a plateau protruding between the Skaftafellsjökull glaciers and Morsárjökull, lining the beautiful valley. continue reading
Yellowstone national park
The oldest national park in the world
Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the world. It was founded in 1872. It is one of the coldest places in the USA and its position is over 2000 m. It is basically a supervolcano. But be careful, carelessness here does not apologize continue reading
Jotunheimen
Norway's highest mountain range
Jotunheimen is a large mountain area in the southern part of Norway. The highest mountain is Galdhøpiggen (2 469 m asl). There are dozens of peaks of two thousand meters above sea level. There are many hiking trails in the area continue reading
Aconcagua Provincial Park
The highest mountain area of South America
The highest mountain in South America is located in the eponymous provincial park. It is a region desolate into red-colored mountains with several glaciers. Most visitors come here just to try to conquer Aconcagua continue reading
Glacier National Park
National park full of glaciers
The Glacier Park was founded in the US in 1910 (smaller part of this area lies in Canadian Alberta – here is called Waterton Lakes NP). It is a true paradise for alpine tourism. There are 1127 km of hiking trails. In the mid-19th century they counted 150 glaciers, now only a sixth remained. The historic road „Going to the Sun Road“ passes through the park. continue reading
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Glaciers almost to the sea
Westland Tai Poutini National Park is interesting in that it starts at the highest peaks in New Zealand (where it borders another famous park, Aoraki / Mount Cook) and ends at the wild seashore. The biggest attractions here are the glaciers Franz Josef and Fox continue reading
Olympic national park
Three-faced park
Only few parks in the world can boast wth three unique parts, such as Olympic in Washington state. It has its coastal part, then it has part of the rain forests, which are the most rainy areas in the USA and then the mountain part. This is one of the most beautiful parks I've seen in the US. Another advantage is surprisingly low attendance. continue reading
Etosha National Park
Etosha
The park is named after the Etosha Basin, ie after a huge dry salt lake, which fills up during the rainy season. It is worth mentioning that this park was one of the largest parks in Africa. Today, its area has shrunk to a quarter. continue reading
Makalu Barun National Park
National park around the fifth highest mountain in the world
To the east of the tourist-visited Sagarmatha National Park, around the world's highest mountain Everest, you will find the wild Makalu Barun National Park. It lies north of the mighty mountain river Arun around Makalu mountain (8,485 m above sea level) and Barun mountain tse (7,075 m above sea level). The famous Great Himalayan Trail leads through the national park, leading here through two difficult passes Sherpani Col (6110 m) and West Col (6135 m) continue reading
Villarrica National Park
Breathtaking volcanoes
Villarrica National Park is located to the south of Pucon. Famous is with the Villarrica volcano and the Araucaria prehistoric trees. It is a beautiful landscape of mountains, volcanoes, lakes and forests. Ideal for hiking or relaxing at the lakes continue reading
Abel Tasman National Park
The most beautiful beaches of New Zealand
Almost at the very northern end of the South Island you will find the magical Abel Tasman National Park named after the first European to see New Zealand. In this beautiful national park you will find mainly great beaches and lush vegetation. An ideal place for kayaking continue reading
Elephant loner
A small but very popular national park in Kenya
The elephants in Ambosel Park are said to have some of the longest tusks. In the background Kilimanjaro. continue reading
Crater Lake national park
Romantic volcano
The Crater Lake National Park is located in Oregon in the Cascade Range and the visitor center can be found with a small post office, probably due to the Pacific Crest Trail. Which is the longest, heaviest and wildest trail in the whole of America. Crater Lake is a remnant of the erupted volcano whose caldera has a diameter of 9 km and has become a lake. The volcano is still active and creates a new volcanic cone. continue reading
Gargano National Park
Gargano Peninsula National Park with wooded and mountainous hinterland and coastline with limestone rock formations. The park also includes the historic town of Vieste. continue reading
Gorillas everywhere you look
Mountain gorilla refuge
There are about 10 gorillas in the group, including a several-week-old cub. continue reading
Haugabreen
Glacier near the sea
The glacier Haugabreen appears in all its glory suddenly in front of us behind the last rock. continue reading
