Labbas

Labbas is a lake in the Swedish municipality of Arjeplog near the village of Sundnäs 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.

Labbas
Lábbas lake with Tjidtják mountain behind
Labbas
Labbas
LocationArjeplog Municipality
Coordinates66°24′N 17°36′E
Basin countriesSweden
Surface elevation488 m (1,601 ft)

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.


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