National parks near Parma, Emilia-Romagna
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Parma, Emilia-Romagna — 55.9 km (34.7 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 12 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Val Grande, Tuscan Archipelago, Gran Paradiso, Brijuni, and Monti Sibillini are better with a night booked nearby.
Parma has a population of about 198,292.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Stelvio
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Val Grande
National parks near Parma
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 55.9 km (34.7 mi) | 1 hr 12 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 89.6 km (55.6 mi) | 1 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 155 km (96.2 mi) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 190 km (118 mi) | 3 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 202 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 202 km (125 mi) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 228 km (142 mi) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Paradiso National Park | 253 km (157 mi) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 272 km (169 mi) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 316 km (196 mi) | 5 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Month-by-month detail for Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Parma are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Stelvio → Dolomiti Bellunesi | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Parma
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Other towns in Provincia di Parma
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Parma?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 55.9 km (34.7 mi) from Parma, roughly 1 hr 12 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Parma?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Parma?
10 parks are within reach of Parma, 3 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Parma?
For Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.