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Notable lake · Värmland County, Värmland County

Bålen

Bålen is a lake in Värmland County, Värmland County.

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Bålen: 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 Bålen

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 Bålen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.64594, 14.10550. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bålen full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bålen?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bålen?

    Nearby: Lungälvens ravinsystems naturreservat (sanctuary, 6 km), Aspen (lake, 7 km), Brattfors brandfälts naturreservat (sanctuary, 8 km), Geijersdalsmossens naturreservat (sanctuary, 10 km), Filipstads kyrka (church, 10 km), Piskatortjärnen (lake, 10 km).

    Is Bålen worth visiting?

    Bålen is listed as a notable lake in Värmland County on Spotwander.