Västerdal River

Coordinates: 60°33′N 15°08′E / 60.550°N 15.133°E / 60.550; 15.133
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Västerdal River
Västerdal River in Vansbro
Native nameVästerdalälven (Swedish)
Location
CountrySweden
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Djurås
 • coordinates
60°33′N 15°08′E / 60.550°N 15.133°E / 60.550; 15.133
Length300 km (190 mi)[1]
Basin size8,640 km2 (3,340 sq mi)[1]

Västerdalälven (literally West Dal River) is a 300 km long river in Sweden that flows southeast through Dalarna. Its sources are Görälven and Fuluälven and the end point is Djurås, in the municipality of Gagnef, where it connects with Österdalälven to form Dalälven. The annual open water swimming competition Vansbrosimningen takes place in Vanån (2000 m) and Västerdal River (1000 m).

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Västerdalälven". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 14 July 2010. (subscription required)