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Store Erte

Store Erte is a lake in Østfold, Østfold.

Store Erte: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Store Erte

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Store Erte — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.11818, 11.55912. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Store Erte

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Østfold

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    Frequently asked

    Is Store Erte full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Store Erte yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Store Erte?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Store Erte?

    Nearby: Femsjøen (lake, 7 km), Fredriksten fortress (fort, 12 km), Aspern (lake, 12 km), Ørsjøen (lake, 13 km), Geiteryggen (viewpoint, 14 km), Björnerödspiggen (viewpoint, 18 km).

    Is Store Erte worth visiting?

    Store Erte is listed as a must-see lake in Østfold on Spotwander.