Lakes in Europe are the most sought after in the world. It makes the best picturesque, scenery, and peace attracting millions of tourists around the world.
Europe is the sixth largest continent in the world. It covers an area of 10,180,000sq kilometers with a total population of 741 million. Moreover, politically it is divided into fifty sovereign states.
List of lakes in Europe
Lake Annecy
Lake Annecy is the third largest lake located in Haute Savoie, France. This lake is formed 1800 years ago by the melting of glaciers.
Moreover, lake Annecy covers an area of 27.59square km with a depth of 82 meters. The lake is fed by three rivers that flows on its southern endpoint.
Located in the lap of mountains, it is considered one of the cleanest lake in Europe. Also, it has been one of the popular tourist destination for swimming and water sports in summer.
Lake garda
Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy covering an area of 369.98 square kilometers. This lake was formed at the end of the ice age by the melting of glaciers. The depth of the lake is 346 meters.
In addition to, lake garda mild and cool temperature attracts nature lovers from all around the world. The 25 picturesque villages, beaches, trees are what it is known for.
Ladoga
Lake Ladoga is the largest lake located entirely in Europe. Also, it is the 14th largest freshwater lake in the world.
The lake covers an area of 17700square kilometers with an average depth of 51m. The lake was formed by the several action of glaciers.
Moreover, the climate in the lake is quite cold. Watercolors of the lake is yellow-brown. Furthermore, fishing and water transportation is one of the commercial use of lake Ladoga.
Onega
Located in the northwest part of Russia, it is the second-largest lake in Europe after the Ladoga. It covers an area of 9700 square kilometers. Moreover, the lake is drained by 50 rivers.
Onega lake has a maximum depth of 127 meters. It is surrounded by more than 1600 islands around it.
Furthermore, Lake Onega has a cold climate. The water level reaches the highest point during the summer. Although the watercolor is dark yellowish-brown in the open part, it is grayish-brown along the shores.
Also, the lake is rich is 40 species of fish which has a great economic value.
Kerid crater lake
Kerid crater lake is an Icelandic and unique crater volcanic lake. This 3000 years old lake is surrounded by red volcanic rocks.
The lake is 170 meters wide, 270 meters in circumference, and 55 meters in depth. It is very accessible from Thingvellir National Park and Haukadalur. Also, there is a ladder in the lake so that you can reach near the edge of the lake.
Zurich lake
Zurich is a Swiss lake located to the southeast of the city, Zurich. The lake covers an area of 88 square kilometers with a depth of 469 feet.
The lake water is very clean and reaches its highest point during summer. Water activities on the beaches are very popular.
Moreover, the Zurich city lies in the northwest part of the lake. Also, it is one of the popular destinations for vacation and holidays.
