Province of Småland

Lakes and wetlands in Småland

Lakes and Wetlands of Sweden

Småland's diverse aquatic landscape features a mix of massive inland waters and secluded forest ponds. Highlights include Lake Mien, formed within a prehistoric meteorite crater, and Åsnen, a 150 km² lake that serves as the source for the Mörrumsån river. The region is characterized by complex drainage systems, including the Nissan and Lagan river basins, which support a variety of birdlife and riparian ecosystems across Gislaved and surrounding municipalities.

Lakes and Wetlands of Sweden — Map

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A

ER-sjön

Man-made lake located in the town of Emmaboda.

B

Mien

Mien is a lake in southern Sweden, 12 km southwest of the town of Tingsryd. The lake is formed within a meteorite crater.

C

Åsnen

Åsnen is a large lake in southern Småland, Sweden, roughly 150 km² in size. The river Mörrumsån flows south from Åsnen into the Baltic Sea.

D

Möckeln

Lake on the Småland lake plateau near Älmhult in Kronoberg County.

E

Vidöstern

Lake in Värnamo municipality covering approximately 42 square kilometers.

F

Bekelidsjön

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Lagan river drainage basin.

G

Assbrunnen

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Nissan river drainage basin.

H

Axsjön

Lake spanning Gislaved and Hylte municipalities, part of the Nissan drainage basin.

I

Bergagöl

Small lake in Gislaved municipality within the Nissan drainage basin.

J

Bjärnasjön

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Lagan river drainage basin.

K

Barnasjön

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Lagan river drainage basin.

L

Algustorpasjön

Lake spanning Gislaved and Gnosjö municipalities, part of the Nissan drainage basin.

M

Abboragölen

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Ätran river drainage basin.

N

Arvidabosjön

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Nissan river drainage basin.

O

Abborregölen

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Nissan river drainage basin.

P

Lilla Sårsjögölen

Lake in Ydre municipality, part of the Motala ström drainage basin.

Q

Björkesjön

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Nissan river drainage basin.

R

Alabosjön

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Nissan river drainage basin.

S

Agnsjön

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Nissan river drainage basin.

T

Abborragölen

Lake in Gislaved municipality within the Nissan river drainage basin.

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