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Notable lake · Dalarna County, Dalarna County

Gänsen

Gänsen is a lake in Dalarna County, Dalarna County.

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Gänsen: 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 Gänsen

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 Gänsen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 60.58457, 14.40867. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Gänsen

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gänsen

    • Siljan · lake · Gävleborg County · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Lake Rämen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Stensjön · lake · Dalarna County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Sättersbotjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Lake Väsman · lake · Gävleborg County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Knon · lake · Värmland County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Värmullen · lake · Värmland County · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Stor-Ullen · lake · Värmland County · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Sävenforsdammen · lake · Örebro County · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Rådasjön · lake · Värmland County · ~99 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Dalarna County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gänsen full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Gänsen?

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

    What are the places to visit near Gänsen?

    Nearby: Siljan (lake, 45 km), Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - Vasaloppsleden (trek, 62 km), Lake Rämen (lake, 66 km), Stensjön (lake, 71 km), Sättersbotjärnen (lake, 72 km), Lake Väsman (lake, 72 km).

    Is Gänsen worth visiting?

    Gänsen is listed as a notable lake in Dalarna County on Spotwander.