Prestvannet
| Prestvannet Lake | |
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| View of Prestvannet lake | |
| Location | Tromsøya island |
| Coordinates | 69°39′33″N 18°56′9″E / 69.65917°N 18.93583°ECoordinates: 69°39′33″N 18°56′9″E / 69.65917°N 18.93583°E |
| Lake type | Historic reservoir |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Max. length | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Max. width | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 1.3 km (4,300 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Settlements | Tromsø |
| References | yr.no[1] |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Prestvannet is a small lake on the high part in the central part of the island of Tromsøya in the municipality of Tromsø in Troms county, Norway. Prestvannet was built up as a reservoir in 1867, and continued in that function until 1921. Since then it has been used as park land and a nature reserve.
The pond area, just next to a big city has been preserved as a nesting place for various birds. The pond and its surrounding wooded area is an important natural area for the Tromsø area. Encircling the pond, is a track commonly used for recreational activities and sports, as well as a nature trail with plaques informing about the local wildlife. In the winter, the frozen pond is a popular place for ice skating.
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Prestvannet during winter.
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View towards southwest. The tall mountain in the background is Middagstind on Kvaløya.
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Nature path near Prestvannet
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Another view of the lake
[edit] References
- ^ "Prestvannet" (in Norwegian). yr.no. http://www.yr.no/place/Norway/Troms/Troms%C3%B8/Prestvannet/. Retrieved 02-04-2010.
