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Fossen

Fossen is a waterfall in Vestland, Vestland.

Fossen: 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 waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Fossen

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

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 Fossen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 61.18213, 5.12057. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Fossen

    • Losna · river spot · Vestland · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Gygrekjeften · viewpoint · Vestland · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Sula · river spot · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Dingevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Lihellene naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Geita fyr · beach · Vestland · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Atløyna · river spot · Vestland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Steinsundøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Hisarøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Alden · river spot · Vestland · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Guleskjeret naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Ytre Sula · river spot · Vestland · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Mjømna · river spot · Vestland · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Sandøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Svanøya · river spot · Vestland · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Byrknesøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Utvær naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Askrova · river spot · Vestland · ~48 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Fossen flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Fossen?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Fossen?

    Nearby: Losna (river spot, 7 km), Gygrekjeften (viewpoint, 7 km), Sula (river spot, 16 km), Dingevatnet (lake, 21 km), Lihellene naturreservat (sanctuary, 22 km), Geita fyr (beach, 24 km).

    Is Fossen worth visiting?

    Fossen is listed as a notable waterfall in Vestland on Spotwander.