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Notable lake · Dalarna County, Dalarna County

Stora Tjärnen

Stora Tjärnen is a lake in Dalarna County, Dalarna County.

Stora Tjärnen: 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 Stora Tjärnen

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 Stora Tjärnen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 60.89347, 13.56222. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Dalarna County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Stora Tjärnen full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Stora Tjärnen?

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

    What are the places to visit near Stora Tjärnen?

    Nearby: Tandövala (sanctuary, 28 km), Tandövala (sanctuary, 28 km), Granberget (viewpoint, 55 km), Havsvalladalens naturreservat (sanctuary, 63 km), Abborrtjärnen (lake, 1 km), Skakelbacktjärnen (lake, 1 km).

    Is Stora Tjärnen worth visiting?

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