Notable lake · Telemark, Telemark

Sandvatn

Sandvatn is a lake in Telemark, Telemark.

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Sandvatn: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Sandvatn

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Sandvatn — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 59.80621, 9.09063. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Sandvatn

Bletoppen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~4 km · Must-see
Blefjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~9 km · Must-see
Tinnsjø · lake · Telemark · ~15 km · Must-see
Numedal · viewpoint · Telemark · ~28 km · Must-see
Gaustatoppen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~32 km · Must-see
Heddal stavkyrkje · church · Telemark · ~32 km · Must-see
Jondalsåsen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~34 km · Must-see
Rjukan kirke · church · Telemark · ~35 km · Must-see
Telemark Art Museum - World Heritage Centre · museum · Telemark · ~35 km · Must-see
Jonsknuten · viewpoint · Telemark · ~36 km · Must-see
Vestfjorddalen naturreservat · sanctuary · Telemark · ~37 km · Must-see
Storegrønut · viewpoint · Telemark · ~38 km · Must-see
Storegrønut · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~38 km · Must-see
Kravikfjorden · lake · Telemark · ~41 km · Must-see
Trillemarka · sanctuary · Telemark · ~41 km · Must-see
Lauvnesvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~42 km · Must-see
Vegglifjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~44 km · Must-see
Rjukanfossen · waterfall · Telemark · ~44 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Sandvatn

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sandvatn

Tinnsjø · lake · Telemark · ~15 km · Must-see
Kravikfjorden · lake · Telemark · ~41 km · Must-see
Lauvnesvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~42 km · Must-see
Heddalsvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~45 km · Must-see
Seljordsvatn · lake · Telemark · ~54 km · Must-see
Norefjorden · lake · Telemark · ~55 km · Must-see
Eikeren · lake · Vestfold · ~61 km · Must-see
Mykle · lake · Vestfold · ~66 km · Must-see
Krøderen · lake · Telemark · ~66 km · Must-see
Kalhovdfjorden · lake · Telemark · ~67 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Telemark

Frequently asked

Is Sandvatn full? Are the gates open?

No visitor has reported the water level status for Sandvatn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

What is the best time to visit Sandvatn?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

What are the places to visit near Sandvatn?

Nearby: Bletoppen (viewpoint, 4 km), Blefjell (viewpoint, 9 km), Tinnsjø (lake, 15 km), Numedal (viewpoint, 28 km), Gaustatoppen (viewpoint, 32 km), Heddal stavkyrkje (church, 32 km).

Is Sandvatn worth visiting?

Sandvatn is listed as a notable lake in Telemark on Spotwander.