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Lakes and Glaciers of Lapland

This selection showcases the diverse aquatic and glacial landscapes of Swedish Lapland, centered around the Kiruna region. It includes Torneträsk, one of Sweden’s largest and deepest lakes, and Storglaciären, a research glacier on the Kebnekaise massif known for the world's longest continuous mass-balance study. The list also highlights Trollsjön, recognized as Sweden's clearest lake, alongside remote mountain waters like Rautasjaure and border-crossing lakes that define the rugged subarctic wilderness of the Scandinavian Mountains.

Lakes and Glaciers of Lapland — Kaart

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Torneträsk

Torneträsk or Torne träsk is a lake in Kiruna Municipality, Lapland, Norrbotten County in Sweden, in the Scandinavian Mountains.

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B

Storglaciären

A glacier located on the Kebnekaise massif, notable for hosting the world's longest-running continuous mass-balance study, which has been maintained since 1946.

C

Gátterjávri

A high-altitude lake situated near the border of Norway and Sweden, forming part of the Torne River's headwaters.

D

Unna Guovdelisjávri

Unna Guovdelisjávri or Vuolip Čoarvejávri is a lake that is located on the border of Norway and Sweden.

E

Trollsjön

Also known as Rissajaure, this is Sweden's clearest lake, featuring a visual depth of approximately 36 meters. It is located at the head of the Kärkevagge valley.

F

Alttajärvi

A lake located east of Kiruna within the Jukkasjärvi district.

G

Báktájávri

A remote mountain lake located in the northern reaches of the Scandinavian Mountains near the Abisko region.

H

Tjårvejaure

A high-altitude lake situated on the border between Norway and Sweden.

I

Rautasjaure

A large mountain lake located within the Rautas Natural Reserve, serving as the primary source of the Rautas River.

J

Magasinssjön

A lake located near the southeastern shore of Torneträsk, situated close to the settlement of Stenbacken.