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Notable lake · Värmland County, Värmland County

Kolsjön

Kolsjön is a lake in Värmland County, Värmland County.

Kolsjön: 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 Kolsjön

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 Kolsjön — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.69423, 12.42365. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Kolsjön

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kolsjön full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Kolsjön?

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

    What are the places to visit near Kolsjön?

    Nearby: Bergs Klätt naturreservat (sanctuary, 6 km), Kloften (sanctuary, 12 km), Arvika Konsthall (museum, 13 km), Kyrkviken (lake, 13 km), Rackstadmuseet (museum, 14 km), Gråberget (sanctuary, 17 km).

    Is Kolsjön worth visiting?

    Kolsjön is listed as a notable lake in Värmland County on Spotwander.