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    Lauwersmeer National Park International Dark Sky Park

    Fryslân, Netherlands53.3500°, 6.1900°Peak altitude 8°12.1h peak darknessBest: Apr

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2016

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    4,950 ha

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