Lake Varese

Varese Lake
Lago di Varese
Location Province of Varese, Lombardy
Coordinates 45°49′N 8°44′E / 45.817°N 8.733°E / 45.817; 8.733Coordinates: 45°49′N 8°44′E / 45.817°N 8.733°E / 45.817; 8.733
Primary outflows Bardello
Catchment area 112 km2 (43 sq mi)
Basin countries Italy
Surface area 14.5 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Average depth 11 m (36 ft)
Max. depth 23 m (75 ft)
Residence time 1.8 years
Surface elevation 238 m (781 ft)

Varese Lake (Italian: Lago di Varese) is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, in the north of Italy. It has an area of 14.5 km², a medium depth of 11 m, and a maximum depth of 23 m. It is known because it hosted the Canoeing European Championships in 2012, the World Rowing Master Regatta in 2013, the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in 2014 and the second Canoeing World Championship in 2015.

Panoramic view of Varese lake from Biandronno
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