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Notable lake · Dalarna County, Dalarna County

Van

Van is a lake in Dalarna County, Dalarna County.

Van: 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 Van

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 Van — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 60.65174, 14.12785. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Van

    See everything within a day’s drive of Van

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Van

    • Siljan · lake · Gävleborg County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Knon · lake · Värmland County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Lake Rämen · lake · Gävleborg County · ~87 km · Must-see
    • Stensjön · lake · Dalarna County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Värmullen · lake · Värmland County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Sättersbotjärnen · lake · Dalarna County · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Lake Väsman · lake · Gävleborg County · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Stor-Ullen · lake · Värmland County · ~96 km · Must-see
    • Rådasjön · lake · Värmland County · ~99 km · Must-see
    • Lidsjön · lake · Värmland County · ~109 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Dalarna County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Van full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Van?

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

    What are the places to visit near Van?

    Nearby: Siljan (lake, 53 km), Knon (lake, 70 km), Tandövala (sanctuary, 71 km), Tandövala (sanctuary, 71 km), Liss-Öradtjärnen (lake, 4 km), Lilla Flögsjön (lake, 7 km).

    Is Van worth visiting?

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