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Notable lake · Västerbotten County, Västerbotten County

Skäfttjärnen

Skäfttjärnen is a lake in Västerbotten County, Västerbotten County.

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Skäfttjärnen: 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 Skäfttjärnen

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 Skäfttjärnen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 64.96699, 17.37621. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Skäfttjärnen

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    Frequently asked

    Is Skäfttjärnen full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Skäfttjärnen?

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

    What are the places to visit near Skäfttjärnen?

    Nearby: Storuman (lake, 57 km), Storjuktan (lake, 62 km), Stenringsavans naturreservat (sanctuary, 63 km), Inre Joranträsket (lake, 1 km), Stortjärnen (lake, 2 km), Mittentjärnen (lake, 3 km).

    Is Skäfttjärnen worth visiting?

    Skäfttjärnen is listed as a notable lake in Västerbotten County on Spotwander.