Åsnen (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈôːsnɛn])[3] is a large lake in southern Småland, Sweden, roughly 150 km² in size. The river Mörrumsån flows south from Åsnen into the Baltic Sea. The lake lies south of Alvesta and Växjö and northwest of Tingsryd and is the third-largest lake in Småland, after Vättern and Bolmen. Approximately 19 km² of the lake's area is occupied by small islands. Åsnen has many small bays and islands, the largest of which is Sirkön. The lake has been designated as a Ramsar site since 1989.[2] The lake is home to Åsnen National Park, established in 2018.[4]
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Location | Småland |
Coordinates | 56°38′N 14°44′E |
Primary outflows | Mörrumsån |
Basin countries | Sweden |
Surface area | 147.5 km2 (57.0 sq mi)[1] |
Average depth | 3.1 m (10 ft)[1] |
Max. depth | 14.2 m (47 ft)[1] |
Water volume | 459,500,000 m3 (1.623×1010 cu ft)[1] |
Surface elevation | 138 m (453 ft) |
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Official name | Åsnen |
Designated | 12 June 1989 |
Reference no. | 429[2] |
Fruit (mainly apples and strawberries) is grown in the southern parts of the surrounding area, including on Sirkön.
Åsnen is well known for its richness in native fish, and is a popular attraction for anglers. The most common types of fish are pikeperch, pickerel, perch, and eels.
The lake is also a popular destination for boating and canoeing, with camping areas along the lake shore.
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