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Prestvatn Lake

Prestvatn Lake

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Prestvatn Lake

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Location: Tromsø, Troms, Norway

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Dagmar

August 29, 2023

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A scenic gem located directly above the city. The paths are also popular for jogging.

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Nadine

October 27, 2024

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Very beautiful lake, which is located above the city, but is also easily accessible on foot. There is a circular hiking trail around the lake.

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Amir Baldissera

March 14, 2026

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Prestvannet (Prestvatn), on the island of Tromsøya: a small urban lake located at the highest point of the city, originally created as a water reservoir in 1867 and now part …

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Distance 481 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

6°C

-1°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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