Vänern

#155 among destinations in Sweden

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden, the largest lake in the European Union and the third-largest lake of all Europe after Ladoga and Onega in Russia. It is located in the provinces of Västergötland, Dalsland, and Värmland in the southwest of the country. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2181.47 mi²Maximum depth: 348 ftElevation: 144 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 58°55'0"N, 13°30'0"E

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Västra GötalandSweden

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Vänern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Djurö National Park.

5 miS
National park
Djurö National Park
127 min walk • Djurö is an island, a surrounding archipelago of some 30 islands, and a national park situated in Sweden's biggest lake, Vänern. Established in 1991, the national park has an area of 24 km2, and includes all the islands of the archipelago.