Vinstre
Vinstre is a lake in the municipality of Vang and Øystre Slidre in Innlandet county, Norway. It has an area of 28.26 km2 (10.91 sq mi). It is at an elevation of 1,032 m above sea level.
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| Location | Innlandet, Norway |
| Coordinates | 61°18′37″N 8°58′18″E |
| Basin countries | Norway |
| Surface area | 28.26 km2 (10.91 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,032 m (3,386 ft) |
The name
The name of the lake is (maybe) derived from the verb vinda 'bend, twist, wind', adding the suffix -str. The name is then referring to the twisted shape of the lake. The river Vinstra starts from the lake.
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