Storsjön
LakeSweden
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Storsjön
Lake · Sweden
Description
A large lake in Jämtland surrounding the island of Frösön and the town of Östersund, said to be home to a legendary lake monster. A scenic centre of central Sweden.
Key facts
Storsjön is in Jämtland County.
- Region
- Jämtland County
- Area
- 456km²
- Elevation
- 292m
- Max depth
- 74m
- Length
- 70km
- Nearest hut
- Frösön Vindskydd · 7.5km
- Lakes nearby
- Gåstjären (4.9km)
- Nearest village
- Rödön · 5.7km