GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Lake Vänern
Vänern is a large freshwater lake in southern Sweden. Its outlet through Göta älv links the lake with the Kattegat side of the coast, rather than directly with the Baltic.
Fast Facts
- It is Sweden’s largest lake by surface area and the largest lake wholly within the European Union.
- The Klarälven is a major inflow.
- Göta älv carries water toward Gothenburg and the Kattegat.
Connected lessons
- Lake VänernMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- KattegatRelated places
- Gulf of BothniaRelated places
- Lake LadogaRelated places