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Notable lake · Västra Götaland County, Västra Götaland County

Viken

Viken is a lake in Västra Götaland County, Västra Götaland County.

Viken: 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 Viken

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 Viken — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.63147, 14.28820. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Viken

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Västra Götaland County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Viken full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Viken?

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

    What are the places to visit near Viken?

    Nearby: Viken (lake, 3 km), Karlsborgsviken (beach, 21 km), Lilla Trollkyrka (viewpoint, 26 km), Tiveden national park (sanctuary, 26 km), Mariestads Domkyrka (church, 35 km), Pingstkyrkan Skövde (church, 46 km).

    Is Viken worth visiting?

    Viken is listed as a notable lake in Västra Götaland County on Spotwander.