Vättern

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Vättern

Lake · Sweden

Description

The second-largest lake in Sweden, a long, deep and exceptionally clear lake in the south, ringed by towns and the island of Visingsö. A key link in the Göta Canal route.

Key facts

Vättern is in Östergötland County.

Region: Östergötland County
Area: 1,893km²
Elevation: 88m
Max depth: 128m
Length: 120km
Nearest hut: Stocklyckehamn vindskydd · 3.9km
Parking: 3.6km
Nearest village: Hästholmen · 6.4km

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