Sommen, Freshwater lake between Östergötland and Småland, Sweden
Lake Sommen extends over 132 square kilometers, containing more than 260 islands and reaching depths of 60 meters in its clear waters.
In 1568, Danish forces crossed the frozen surface of Lake Sommen during their retreat, enabling them to reach and attack the town of Eksjö.
The traditional sommaskep boats of Lake Sommen feature longer stems than typical Swedish vessels, designed specifically for navigation in these waters.
The lake maintains 22 different fish species, requiring visitors to obtain proper fishing licenses before attempting to catch trout or pike.
Local mythology attributes the formation of Lake Sommen to a cow named Urkon, who carved out the basin with her hooves during an episode of fury.
GPS coordinates: 58.01551,15.21285
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:10
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