Oreälven

A smaller influx of Lake Orsasjön is the Oreälven in with a length of approx. 110 kilometres. The river has an extensive set of salmons and the water quality is class I. Many athletes like to use the river for rafting purposes.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in Sweden
  • Also known as: Orealven

Places of Interest

Highlights include Orsa Church.

Church
is a church of the Diocese of Västerås. It is located in the center of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Våmhus and Vattnäs.

Village
is a locality situated in , , with 857 inhabitants in 2010. It is situated by the 's northwest beach. is situated 7 km west of Oreälven.

Village
is a locality situated in , , with 294 inhabitants in 2010. is situated 9 km south of Oreälven.

Village
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is a locality situated in , , with 457 inhabitants in 2010. is situated 9 km southwest of Oreälven.

Oreälven

Latitude
61.12774° or 61° 7′ 40″ north
Longitude
14.60933° or 14° 36′ 34″ east
Elevation
170 metres (558 feet)
Open location code
9FHP4JH5+3P
Geo­Names ID
2686670
Wiki­data ID
Q1510317
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In Other Languages

From Asturian to Swedish—“Oreälven” goes by many names.
  • Asturian: Ríu Oreälven
  • Dutch: Oreälven
  • French: Oreälven
  • German: Ore älv
  • German: Oreälven
  • Irish: Oreälven
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: Oreälven
  • Swedish: Ore älv
  • Swedish: Oreälven

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Orsa Lake and Janisaholme.

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