Vänern, Sweden
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ToRo61
N 59° 22.257 E 013° 23.552
33V E 408648 N 6582461
Lake Vänern
Waymark Code: WMEWDZ
Location: Värmland, Sweden
Date Posted: 07/14/2012
Views: 22
Lake Vänern covers an area of 5,655 km2 (2,183 sq mi). It is located at 44 m (144 ft) above sea level and is on average 27 m (89 ft) deep. The maximum depth of the lake is 106 m (348 ft).[4]
Geographically, it is situated on the border between the Swedish regions of Götaland and Svealand, divided into several Swedish provinces: The western body of water is known as the Dalbosjö, with its main part belonging to Dalsland; the eastern body is known as Värmlandsjön, its northern parts belonging to Värmland and the southern to Västergötland.
Basically all common fresh water fish are found in Lake Vänern. The most important large fish are trout and zander. The most important small fish is the stickleback. The most common birds near Lake Vänern are terns and gulls of different kinds.
Lake Type: Glacial lake
Coordinates location: scenic lookout
Max. Length: 150km
Max. Width: 81km
Max. Depth: 106
Surface area: 5655
Parking / trail head: N 59° 22.362 E 013° 23.546
Website: [Web Link]
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