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Mälaren

The lake beside Stockholm with hundreds of islands, historic castles and Viking heritage.

Quick facts

CategoryLakes

RegionSweden

Coordinates59.4400°N, 17.1000°E

•Area: 1,140 km²

•Islands: 1,000+

•Castle: Drottningholm

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