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Vänern

Sweden's largest lake and Europe's third largest. Rich birdlife and stunning archipelagos.

Quick facts

CategoryLakes

RegionSweden

Coordinates58.7500°N, 13.2300°E

•Area: 5,655 km²

•Depth: 106 m

•Europe's 3rd largest lake

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Signaturled Kinnekulle(19 km)Spiken(20 km)Kinnekulle(26 km)Lidköping(28 km)Mariestad(35 km)

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