Åresjön

Åresjön
Åresjön in winter
Location	Jämtland County
Coordinates	63°23′34″N 13°4′34″E / 63.39278°N 13.07611°ECoordinates: 63°23′34″N 13°4′34″E / 63.39278°N 13.07611°E
Primary inflows	Indalsälven
Primary outflows	Indalsälven
Basin countries	Sweden
Surface area	6.4189 km^2 (2.4784 sq mi) (1996)[1]
Average depth	9.8 metres (32 ft) (1952)[2]
Max. depth	19.2 metres (63 ft) (1952)[2]
Water volume	61.275 km³ (1952)[2]
Surface elevation	372.4 metres (1,222 ft) (1996)[1]
Frozen	December–May
Settlements	Åre
References	[1][2]

Åresjön is a lake situated at 372.4 metres (1,222 ft) above mean sea level^[1] in Åredalen, Jämtland County, Sweden, with primary inflow and outflow being Indalsälven. The lake is 6.4189 km² (2.4784 sq mi) large,^[1] it has 9.8 metres (32 ft) of average depth and reaches 19.2 metres (63 ft) at the deepest point.^[2] The European route E14 and Mittbanan railway runs along the northern coastline through Åre and some minor settlements. Åre Ski Area lies on the northern bank of the lake; Åreskutan and Renfjället peaks are on each side of the valley. The lake is frozen from late November to early May, which makes it perfect for ice skating.

References

1. "Sjöareal och sjöhöjd" (PDF) (in Swedish). Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
2. "Sjödjup och sjövolym" (PDF) (in Swedish). Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2010-09-01.