Notable lake · Telemark, Telemark

Kolsjø

Kolsjø is a lake in Telemark, Telemark.

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Kolsjø: 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 Kolsjø

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 Kolsjø — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 59.58810, 9.51510. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Kolsjø

Jonsknuten · viewpoint · Telemark · ~12 km · Must-see
Styggmann · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~13 km · Must-see
Styggmann · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~13 km · Must-see
Skrim og Sauheradfjella · viewpoint · Telemark · ~14 km · Must-see
Norwegian Mining Museum · museum · Vestfold · ~14 km · Must-see
Lifjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~17 km · Must-see
Jondalsåsen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~17 km · Must-see
Telemark Art Museum - World Heritage Centre · museum · Telemark · ~18 km · Must-see
Heddalsvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~21 km · Must-see
Heddal stavkyrkje · church · Telemark · ~24 km · Must-see
Mykle · lake · Vestfold · ~24 km · Must-see
Bonden · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~25 km · Must-see
Eikeren · lake · Vestfold · ~30 km · Must-see
Rauberflaket · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~31 km · Must-see
Vestfjellet · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~32 km · Must-see
Ruketuten · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~34 km · Must-see
Floretuten · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~34 km · Must-see
Blefjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~36 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Kolsjø

Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kolsjø

Heddalsvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~21 km · Must-see
Mykle · lake · Vestfold · ~24 km · Must-see
Eikeren · lake · Vestfold · ~30 km · Must-see
Svartangen · lake · Vestfold · ~37 km · Must-see
Langevann · lake · Vestfold · ~40 km · Must-see
Norsjø · lake · Telemark · ~43 km · Must-see
Nerdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~49 km · Must-see
Mellomdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~50 km · Must-see
Lauvnesvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~54 km · Must-see
Tinnsjø · lake · Telemark · ~57 km · Must-see

All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Telemark

Frequently asked

Is Kolsjø full? Are the gates open?

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

What is the best time to visit Kolsjø?

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

What are the places to visit near Kolsjø?

Nearby: Jonsknuten (viewpoint, 12 km), Styggmann (viewpoint, 13 km), Styggmann (viewpoint, 13 km), Skrim og Sauheradfjella (viewpoint, 14 km), Norwegian Mining Museum (museum, 14 km), Lifjell (viewpoint, 17 km).

Is Kolsjø worth visiting?

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