Arresø
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Arresø is a lake
located at 56°00′00"N 12°04′00"E, in the Hovedstaden region just north of Ølsted
and east of Frederiksværk
on the island of Zealand in Denmark.
At 39.87 km² (15.39 sq mi) Arresø is Denmark's largest lake, based on area. The lake runs into Roskilde Fjord
through the Arresø Canal in Frederiksværk
. The canal was begun in about 1717 by royal command, and the work was carried out by Danish soldiers and Swedish POW
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There are a number of rivers and streams running into the Arresø of which the Pøleå is the most significant. Especially along the lake's west side there are a number of hills and ridges. Among these is Maglehøj in the Frederiksværk and Arrenakke Hills, which offers a magnificent view over the lake. East of the town of Frederiksværk is the Arrenæs peninsula which juts out into the lake.
Historically the lake was a fjord, connected to the Kattegat, but the land to the northwest rose after the last Ice Age locking the waters in and creating the lake.
The lake has a rich bird and floral life. Several wildlife preserves have been set up around the lake.
There is a boat tour available on the lake aboard the M/S Frederikke, a renovated, wooden ship. Tours are available during July-August, and start at Arresødal.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
located at 56°00′00"N 12°04′00"E, in the Hovedstaden region just north of Ølsted
Ølsted
Ølsted is a small village in Denmark, northwest of Copenhagen. As of 1 January 2011, the town has a rapidly growing population of 1,863. It belongs to the Halsnæs municipality in Region Hovedstaden.-History:...
and east of Frederiksværk
Frederiksværk
Frederiksværk is a town with a population of 12,257 in Halsnæs Municipality on Zealand in Region Hovedstaden in Denmark.-History:A French cannon founder, Peyrembert, received permission to build a cannon factory here...
on the island of Zealand in Denmark.
At 39.87 km² (15.39 sq mi) Arresø is Denmark's largest lake, based on area. The lake runs into Roskilde Fjord
Roskilde Fjord
Roskilde Fjord is the fjord north of Roskilde, Denmark, and is located at . It is a long branch of the Isefjord.-Cities:The cities Frederiksværk, Frederikssund, Jægerspris, Jyllinge and Roskilde, , all have coastline at Roskilde Fjord...
through the Arresø Canal in Frederiksværk
Frederiksværk
Frederiksværk is a town with a population of 12,257 in Halsnæs Municipality on Zealand in Region Hovedstaden in Denmark.-History:A French cannon founder, Peyrembert, received permission to build a cannon factory here...
. The canal was begun in about 1717 by royal command, and the work was carried out by Danish soldiers and Swedish POW
Prisoner of war
A prisoner of war or enemy prisoner of war is a person, whether civilian or combatant, who is held in custody by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict...
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Historically the lake was a fjord, connected to the Kattegat, but the land to the northwest rose after the last Ice Age locking the waters in and creating the lake.
The lake has a rich bird and floral life. Several wildlife preserves have been set up around the lake.
There is a boat tour available on the lake aboard the M/S Frederikke, a renovated, wooden ship. Tours are available during July-August, and start at Arresødal.