Labbas

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Labbas
Photograph
Lábbas lake with Tjidtják mountain behind
Location of lake
Location of lake
Labbas
LocationArjeplog Municipality
Coordinates66°24′N 17°36′E / 66.400°N 17.600°E / 66.400; 17.600Coordinates: 66°24′N 17°36′E / 66.400°N 17.600°E / 66.400; 17.600
Basin countriesSweden
Surface elevation488 m (1,601 ft)

Labbas is a lake in the Swedish municipality of Arjeplog near the village of close to the Arctic Circle.[1] The lake stands at 488 meters above sea level. Locally, the lake is known for being a good fishing ground for char.

Astrid Lindgren used the name of the lake as a name in Ronia the Robber's Daughter after she found it on a road map.

References[]

  1. ^ "Map of Labbas (lake), Sweden". Encarta World Atlas. MSN. Retrieved 21 July 2009.[permanent dead link]


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