Location Bergen, Hordaland Max. length 215 metres (705 ft) Surface area 20,500 m (5.1 acres) Surface elevation 0 cm | Basin countries Norway Max. width 150 metres (490 ft) References NVE Shore length 700 m | |
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Reference Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate Similar Byparken, Bryggen, Fløyen, Bergenhus Fortress, Bergen Cathedral | ||
Lille Lungegårdsvannet or Smålungeren is a small 5 acres (0.020 km2) lake in the centre of the city of Bergen in Hordaland county, Norway. The octagonal lake is a natural lake that was historically connected to the nearby Store Lungegårdsvannet bay via a short strait, but the strait was filled-in in 1926. Today the lake is located in a park, in the city centre. There is a large decorative fountain located in the central part of the lake.
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Map of Lille Lungeg%C3%A5rdsvannet, 5016 Bergen, Norway
History
Historically, the lake was much larger than it is now. As the city grew, Lille Lungegårdsvannet slowly but steadily shrank to its present size by adding fill to the sides of the lake to reclaim land. The sides were straightened and it was artificially made into an octagon shape. It finally reached its present shape during the mid-20th century. Historically, there was a short strait that ran between this lake and the nearby Store Lungegårdsvannet bay. As this lake was reduced in size, the strait was also changed. In 1926, the strait between this lake and Store Lungegårdsvannet was removed and replaced by an underground culvert system. Because of this underground connection, it is possible to see fluctuations in the height of the lake due to the tide.