The Swiss National Park (; ; ; ) is located in the Western Rhaetian Alps, in eastern Switzerland. It is within the canton of Graubünden, between Zernez, S-chanf, Scuol, and the Fuorn Pass in the Engadin valley on the border with Italy. It is part of the worldwide UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Description It was founded on 1 August 1914, the national holiday of Switzerland. It was one of the earliest national parks in Europe. As of 2022, it is the only National Park in Switzerland, though there are plans to create more. It has an area of 174.2 km² and is the largest protected area of the country. In the park, it's not allowed to leave marked paths; light a fire; or sleep outside the Chamanna Cluozza, the mountain hut located in the park. It is also forbidden to disturb animals or plants, or to take home anything found in the park. Dogs are not allowed, even on a leash. Due to these strict rules, the Swiss National Park is the only park in the Alps which has been categorized by the IUCN as a strict nature reserve, the highest protection level. A visitor centre is located in Zernez. The road through the park leads over the Fuorn Pass (or Ofenpass) to South Tyrol in Italy. In addition to the Swiss National Park, Switzerland also has sixteen regional nature parks. Notable peaks Piz Pisoc, 3173 m. Piz Quattervals, 3165 m. Piz da l'Acqua, 3126 m. Piz Chaschauna, 3071 m. Gallery See also Nature parks in Switzerland Pro Natura List of national parks References External links Official website Swiss National Park Facts National parks of Switzerland Biosphere reserves of Switzerland Rhaetian Alps Geography of Graubünden 1914 establishments in Switzerland Protected areas established in 1914 Tourist attractions in Graubünden Protected areas of the Alps S-chanf Scuol Val Müstair Zernez