Largest Lakes By Area
| Rank | Lake | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vänern | 5519 km² |
| 2. | Vättern | 1886 km² |
| 3. | Mälaren | 1090 km² |
| 4. | Hjälmaren | 477 km² |
| 5. | Storsjön | 456 km² |
| 6. | Torneträsk | 330 km² |
| 7. | Siljan | 292 km² |
| 8. | Hornavan** | 262 km² |
| 9. | Akkajaure | 260 km² |
| 10. | Uddjaure | 249 km² |
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