Åresjön is a lake situated at 372.4 metres (1,222 ft) above mean sea level[1] in Åredalen, Jämtland County, Sweden, with primary inflow and outflow being Indalsälven. The lake is 6.4189 km2 (2.4784 sq mi) large,[1] it has 9.8 metres (32 ft) of average depth and reaches 19.2 metres (63 ft) at the deepest point.[2] The European route E14 and Mittbanan railway runs along the northern coastline through Åre and some minor settlements. Åre Ski Area lies on the northern bank of the lake; Åreskutan and Renfjället peaks are on each side of the valley. The lake is frozen from late November to early May, which makes it perfect for ice skating.
Åresjön | |
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Åresjön in winter | |
Location | Jämtland County |
Coordinates | 63°23′34″N 13°4′34″E / 63.39278°N 13.07611°E |
Primary inflows | Indalsälven |
Primary outflows | Indalsälven |
Basin countries | Sweden |
Surface area | 6.4189 km2 (2.4784 sq mi) (1996)[1] |
Average depth | 9.8 metres (32 ft) (1952)[2] |
Max. depth | 19.2 metres (63 ft) (1952)[2] |
Water volume | 61.275 km3 (14.701 cu mi) (1952)[2] |
Surface elevation | 372.4 metres (1,222 ft) (1996)[1] |
Frozen | December–May |
Settlements | Åre |
References | [1][2] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Sjöareal och sjöhöjd" (PDF) (in Swedish). Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
- ^ a b c d e "Sjödjup och sjövolym" (PDF) (in Swedish). Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2010-09-01.