- Address: Sweden, Dalarna region
- Height above sea level: 161 m
- Area: 290 square meters. km
- Greatest depth: 134 m
In the Swedish province of Dalarna is one of the largest lakes in the country - Siljan. Its area reaches 290 square meters. km, and the greatest depth is 134 m.
Following the trail of a meteorite
According to the research, the reservoir appeared in the meteorite crater about 370 million years ago. At first, a huge depression was covered with a layer of limestone, later it was filled with water from the melted waters of the glacier, causing the crater to slightly change its shape. Lake Siljan is the seventh largest reservoir in Sweden and one of the largest in Europe.
Rest on the pond
A lot of settlements were built along the shores of Lake Siljan. The largest cities are the cities of Mura , Leksand, Rettvik. The area adjacent to the reservoir is famous for its clean beaches , picturesque landscapes, young pine groves. Tourists who decided to spend their holidays in Silyana expect comfortable living conditions and a lot of entertainment.
On the lake there are built small cottage settlements, on foot there are hiking and cycling trails, there are places for picnics, if you want, you can go to one of the islets. In the area of Lake Siljan in Sweden, ancient fossils are still found, because here one can often find archeological expeditions.
Colorful festival
The main event of Lake Siljan is the June festival of church boats, attracting many locals and visitors. The fact is that people living along the shores of the lake, for a long time, moved along its water area by boats. A special group consisted of residents, each Sunday seeking to serve in the temple in a neighboring village, since in their village there was no church. Since the end of XX century. The festival is celebrated every summer and is considered one of your favorite holidays .
How to get there?
You can reach the pond by car, following the coordinates: 60.8604857, 14.5161144.