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Notable lake · Västra Götaland County, Västra Götaland County

Älgsjön

Älgsjön is a lake in Västra Götaland County, Västra Götaland County.

Älgsjön: 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 Älgsjön

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 Älgsjön — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.03030, 11.37641. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Älgsjön

    • Björnerödspiggen · viewpoint · Västra Götaland County · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Fredriksten fortress · fort · Østfold · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Ørsjøen · lake · Østfold · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Store Erte · lake · Østfold · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Geiteryggen · viewpoint · Østfold · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Femsjøen · lake · Østfold · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Blötebågens naturreservat · sanctuary · Västra Götaland County · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Kirkeøy · river spot · Østfold · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Lauer · river spot · Østfold · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Tresticklan National Park · sanctuary · Värmland County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Aspern · lake · Østfold · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Rossö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Asmaløy · river spot · Østfold · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Hunn (Steinringfeltet) · fort · Østfold · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Resö · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Akerøy fort · fort · Østfold · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Bissen · river spot · Västra Götaland County · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Isesjøen · lake · Østfold · ~35 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Älgsjön

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Älgsjön

    • Ørsjøen · lake · Østfold · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Store Erte · lake · Østfold · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Femsjøen · lake · Østfold · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Aspern · lake · Østfold · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Isesjøen · lake · Østfold · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Aremarksjøen · lake · Østfold · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Visterflo · lake · Østfold · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Vestvannet · lake · Østfold · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Mingevannet · lake · Østfold · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Lelång · lake · Värmland County · ~55 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Västra Götaland County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Älgsjön full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Älgsjön?

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

    What are the places to visit near Älgsjön?

    Nearby: Björnerödspiggen (viewpoint, 3 km), Fredriksten fortress (fort, 13 km), Ørsjøen (lake, 13 km), Store Erte (lake, 18 km), Geiteryggen (viewpoint, 18 km), Femsjøen (lake, 20 km).

    Is Älgsjön worth visiting?

    Älgsjön is listed as a notable lake in Västra Götaland County on Spotwander.