Lake Siljan

Lake Siljan lies in the heart of the province of Dalarna, surrounded by gently rising hills with expanses of forest. 36km/22mi long by 25km/15miles wide, the lake has an area of 290sq.km/110sq.mi. The Österdalälv flows into the lake at one end and out at the other. Near the northwestern end of the lake is the island of Sollerö. The average depth of Lake Siljan is about 60m/200ft, but there is a curious channel between Mora and Leksand where it reaches a depth of 120m/390ft.

Lake Siljan, which has been artificially regulated since 1926, is a very popular holiday area. The beauty of the lake and the surrounding area is best seen by taking a boat trip from one of the towns on the lake.