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Notable lake · Jönköping County, Jönköping County

Valen

Valen is a lake in Jönköping County, Jönköping County.

Valen: 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 Valen

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 Valen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.99283, 14.69043. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Valen

    • Brahälla · fort · Jönköping County · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Gripenbergs slott · fort · Jönköping County · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Brahehus · fort · Jönköping County · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Berget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Gränna kyrka · church · Jönköping County · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Ralången · lake · Jönköping County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Ängbogölen · lake · Jönköping County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Visingsborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Visingsö · river spot · Jönköping County · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Näs slottsruin · fort · Jönköping County · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Röjeberget · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Säbybranten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Målabråten · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Sommen · lake · Jönköping County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Vista kulle · sanctuary · Jönköping County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Sverkerskapellet · fort · Östergötland County · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Rumlaborg · fort · Jönköping County · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Ombergs bokskogs naturreservat · sanctuary · Östergötland County · ~42 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Valen

    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Valen

    • Ralången · lake · Jönköping County · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Ängbogölen · lake · Jönköping County · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Sommen · lake · Jönköping County · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Vättern · lake · Östergötland County · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Tenhultasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Eksjö Museum · lake · Jönköping County · ~49 km · Must-see
    • Tåkern · lake · Östergötland County · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Barnarpasjön · lake · Jönköping County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Drögen · lake · Jönköping County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Mycklaflon · lake · Jönköping County · ~69 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Jönköping County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Valen full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Valen?

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

    What are the places to visit near Valen?

    Nearby: Brahälla (fort, 3 km), Gripenbergs slott (fort, 15 km), Brahehus (fort, 16 km), Berget (sanctuary, 16 km), Gränna kyrka (church, 17 km), Ralången (lake, 18 km).

    Is Valen worth visiting?

    Valen is listed as a notable lake in Jönköping County on Spotwander.