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Svelgfoss

Svelgfoss is a waterfall in Telemark, Telemark.

Svelgfoss: 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 waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Svelgfoss

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

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 Svelgfoss — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.60161, 9.27396. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Svelgfoss

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    Frequently asked

    Is Svelgfoss flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Svelgfoss?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Svelgfoss?

    Nearby: Telemark Art Museum - World Heritage Centre (museum, 5 km), Heddal stavkyrkje (church, 8 km), Heddalsvatnet (lake, 14 km), Jonsknuten (viewpoint, 20 km), Jondalsåsen (viewpoint, 23 km), Skrim og Sauheradfjella (viewpoint, 24 km).

    Is Svelgfoss worth visiting?

    Svelgfoss is listed as a notable waterfall in Telemark on Spotwander.