| Labbas | |
|---|---|
 Lábbas lake with Tjidtják mountain behind | |
  Labbas  Labbas | |
| Location | Arjeplog Municipality |
| Coordinates | 66°24′N 17°36′E / 66.400°N 17.600°E |
| Basin countries | Sweden |
| Surface elevation | 488 m (1,601 ft) |
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.
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
- ↑ "Map of Labbas (lake), Sweden". Encarta World Atlas. MSN. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
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