Lake Peipus

The largest transnational lake in Europe, Lake Peipus, is located between Estonia and Russia. After Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega (in Russia north of Saint Petersburg), Lake Vänern (in Sweden), and Lake Saimaa, the lake is the fifth-largest in Europe (in Finland). The lake is a relic of recent ice ages when water would frequently pool at the base of massive, permanent arctic ice sheets. It has a surface area of 3,555 km2, an average depth of 7.1 m, and a maximum depth of 15 m.

Mustvee, Kallaste, and Gdov are a few of the minor communities that line the banks. The major city, Pskov, is located 10 kilometers from the lake on the Velikaya River. Fishing, the transportation of products and people, and tourism excursions are all supported by well-developed ship navigation. Many tourist camps and sanatoriums offer tourism and recreational activities along the scenic lakeshores. Peipus had a reputation as "The Forgotten Lake" because of how rarely people visited there. But now, the lake and the region around it are well-liked vacation spots. From afar, from Narva's cliffs, or when strolling by the lake, you may view the lake. Lake Peipus is one of the most beautiful lakes in Russia.

Location: Estonia, Russia