The Vänern is the largest lake in Sweden and the third largest in Europe.
background
The lake has a length of 148 km, a width of 79 km and a depth of 106 m and an area of 5,648 km², which corresponds roughly to the area of the canton of Valais or 3/2 of Mallorca. The coast is about 2000 km long, through countless peninsulas and islands.
places
The most famous cities on its banks are Vanersborg, Lidkoping, Mariestad and Karlstad.
Other goals
- Tiveden National Park
getting there
In the street
It's from by car Gothenburg to Vänersborg about 90 km, one drives at Trollhättan, 14 km from Vänersborg, which is known for its locks and maybe also for the SAAB factories, with the SAAB museum.
By boat
Vänern can be reached by private boat via the Trollhätte Canal from Gothenburg. On the Göta Canal there is a connection via the Vättern until after Stockholm.
By train
There is a train connection between Gothenburg and the small town of Kil, the so-called Vänernbanan. Six trains run here every day. Kil is an important hub in the region. There are connections to Karlstad, Laxå, Falun and Torsby. There is also a brisk regional traffic from Vänersborg to Gothenburg.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
museum
- Läckö Slott. Tel.: 46 510 484660.
Läckö Castle is one of the greatest sights on the banks of the Vänern. The castle is located at the tip of the Kalland peninsula, twenty kilometers from the city of Lidköping.
Visitors can find out about the history and ecology of Vänern here all year round.
activities
fishing
Anglers can fish with hand fishing equipment in Vänern from the beach or boat. A maximum of ten baits can be used from the boat at the same time. Fishing at a distance of 100 m around fish traps, nets, etc. is not permitted.
A maximum of 3 salmon, trout or char are allowed per day and person. Salmon and trout may only be taken with them with their adipose fin cut off. Others can be reset quickly and gently.
Legal regulations and minimum dimensions (these fish must be brought ashore without being dismantled for controls):
- salmon 60 cm, closed season August 1 - December 31 in the Gulspångsälven reserve, August 15 - October 31 in Mariestadsfjärden
- Trout 60 cm
- Pikeperch 45 cm, closed season 15 May - 15 June in Varnumsviken, Sjötorpsviken, Börstorpsviken, Fågelöviken and Mariestadsfjärden
- eel 65 cm.
climate
literature
- Lennart Utgren: Sköna Varmland. Formula Five, Stockholm 2006, ISBN 91-631-8247-5 .
