Vänern

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Vänern

Lake · Sweden

Description

The largest lake in Sweden and the European Union, an inland sea of some 5,600 sq km dotted with thousands of islands. Ringed by cliffs, beaches and the Djurö archipelago national park.

Key facts

Vänern is in Värmland County.

Region
Värmland County
Area
5,650km²
Elevation
44m
Max depth
106m
Length
140km
Parking
1.1km
Nearest village
Eskilsäter · 6.9km