Prestvannet

Prestvannet (Norwegian) Báhpajávri (Northern Sami)
Prestvannet Location of the lake Prestvannet Prestvannet (Norway)
Location	Troms og Finnmark
Coordinates	69.6594°N 18.9359°E / 69.6594; 18.9359
Type	Historic reservoir
Basin countries	Norway
Max. length	400 metres (1,300 ft)
Max. width	300 metres (980 ft)
Surface area	8.1 hectares (20 acres)
Shore length1	1.3 kilometres (0.81 mi)
Surface elevation	96 metres (315 ft)
Settlements	Tromsø
References	NVE
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Prestvannet (Norwegian) or Báhpajávri (Northern Sami) is a small lake in Tromsø Municipality in Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. The lake sits at the highest point on the central part of the island of Tromsøya inside the city of Tromsø. 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