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Hjälmaren

Sweden's fourth largest lake, located between Örebro and Eskilstuna, with rich fishing and nature reserves.

Quick facts

CategoryLakes

RegionSweden

Coordinates59.2400°N, 15.7300°E

•Area: 483 km²

•Depth: 22 m

•Sweden's 4th largest lake

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Arboga(18 km)Örebro(30 km)Örebro(30 km)Köping(33 km)Kumla(36 km)

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