Mälaren

Lake Mälaren is a large freshwater body in central Sweden that spreads across multiple regions and contains many islands of varying sizes. Its waters form a complex network of bays and passages connecting different parts of the surrounding landscape.

The lake formed through geological shifts around 800 years ago when a rock barrier separated it from the sea. This transformation shaped how people settled and traveled in the surrounding regions.

The lake has been central to how communities around it have lived and worked for generations. Villages and fishing settlements along its shores still reflect the traditions of people who depended on its waters for their livelihood.

The lake has locks that allow boats to move between the sea and its waters. Visitors can access the lake from multiple points around its shores and enjoy boating and water activities throughout the year.

The lake connects to old Norse legends about a goddess who shaped the surrounding landscape through her actions. These stories show how deeply the water is woven into local imagination and folklore.

Location: Stockholm County

Location: Uppsala County

Location: Västmanland County

Location: Södermanland County

Elevation above the sea: 0.7 m

GPS coordinates: 59.50000,17.20000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 03:43