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Lygnern

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Primary outflows
  
Rolfsån

Max. length
  
20 km (12 mi)

Surface area
  
33 km (13 sq mi)

Surface elevation
  
15 m

Width
  
2.5 km

Cities
  
Sätila, Fjärås kyrkby

Basin countries
  
Sweden

Max. width
  
2.5 km (1.6 mi)

Area
  
33 km²

Length
  
20 km

Primary outflow
  
Rolfsån

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Location
  
Halland County, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Lygnern is a lake in the municipalities of Kungsbacka and Mark, western Sweden. With an area of 33 km², it is the largest lake in Halland County. Its main outflow is Rolfsån, which in turn empties out into the Kungsbacka Fjord.

Contents

Map of Lygnern, Sweden

The lake serves as a source of drinking water for Kungsbacka. In 2006, it was nominated as the cleanest lake in Sweden, as 98% of the surveyed residents of the municipality were satisfied with the water quality.

Fishing

Ten fish species have been found in the lake, which is particularly rich in pike, trout and European perch.

References

Lygnern Wikipedia