Storsjoodjuret, also known as Storsie, is Sweden's most famous lake monster. The first Storsjoodjuret sightings date back to 1635, with more than 200 reported sightings since then.
Storsjoodjuret is well-known in folklore and is said to migrate from the Gulf of Bothnia, appearing in summer in Lake Storsion. Some describe it as resembling a water horse, others have called it a serpent. Some describe as huge and some say it is small and moves in packs.
Storsjoodjuret has become an integral part of Sweden 's culture and is said to have become a protected monster. Anyone trying to harm it will be prosecuted.
The legend of Storsjoodjuret is some 400 years old; Lake Storsion is almost 9000 years old. This lake has never been polluted.
The monster has boosted tourism around the lake; there are specific observation sites from where it's said that Storsjoodjuret can be viewed well. Storsion is Sweden's fifth largest lake and the most popular.
Island Froson where the lake is located has become world renowned due to Storsjoodjuret.