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Notable lake · Østfold, Østfold

Hølen

Hølen is a lake in Østfold, Østfold.

Hølen: 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 Hølen

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 Hølen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.14715, 11.61740. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Hølen

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hølen

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    • Femsjøen · lake · Østfold · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Aremarksjøen · lake · Østfold · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Ørsjøen · lake · Østfold · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Isesjøen · lake · Østfold · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Øymarksjøen · lake · Østfold · ~35 km · Must-see
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    • Foxen · lake · Värmland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Västra Silen · lake · Värmland County · ~42 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Østfold

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hølen full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hølen?

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

    What are the places to visit near Hølen?

    Nearby: Store Erte (lake, 6 km), Aspern (lake, 6 km), Femsjøen (lake, 8 km), Fredriksten fortress (fort, 16 km), Aremarksjøen (lake, 16 km), Geiteryggen (viewpoint, 17 km).

    Is Hølen worth visiting?

    Hølen is listed as a notable lake in Østfold on Spotwander.