Åresjön

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
Åresjön in winter
Åresjön in winter
Location of the lake in Sweden.
Location of the lake in Sweden.
Åresjön
LocationJämtland County
Coordinates63°23′34″N 13°4′34″E
Primary inflowsIndalsälven
Primary outflowsIndalsälven
Basin countriesSweden
Surface area6.4189 km2 (2.4784 sq mi) (1996)[1]
Average depth9.8 metres (32 ft) (1952)[2]
Max. depth19.2 metres (63 ft) (1952)[2]
Water volume61.275 km3 (14.701 cu mi) (1952)[2]
Surface elevation372.4 metres (1,222 ft) (1996)[1]
FrozenDecember–May
SettlementsÅre
References[1][2]

References

  1. "Sjöareal och sjöhöjd" (PDF) (in Swedish). Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
  2. "Sjödjup och sjövolym" (PDF) (in Swedish). Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2010-09-01.


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