Tissø
| Tissø | |
|---|---|
A map of lake Tissø, the in- and outflows and the nearby towns. | |
| Location | Zealand, Kalundborg Municipality |
| Coordinates | 55°34′N 11°18′E / 55.57°N 11.3°E |
| Type | Kettle hole |
| Primary inflows | Øvre Halleby/Åmose Å, Duemose Bæk, Tranemose Å |
| Primary outflows | Nedre Halleby/Åmose Å |
| Catchment area | 417.89 km2 (161.35 sq mi) |
| Surface area | 1,233 ha (3,050 acres) |
| Average depth | 8.2 m (27 ft) |
| Max. depth | 13.5 m (44 ft) |
| Water volume | 100.64 million cubic metres (3.554×109 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Islands | 0 |
| Settlements | Sæby |
Tissø is the 4th largest freshwater lake in Denmark, at 12.3 km2. It is located on the western part of Zealand, in the municipality of Kalundborg.
There are several small towns and villages near the lake, of which Sæby is the biggest at 343 citizens (2013).
In the town of Kalundborg, some of Lake Tissø's outflow is used as cooling water for the Kalundborg Eco-industrial Park.