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Notable lake · Örebro County, Örebro County

Kolken

Kolken is a lake in Örebro County, Örebro County.

Kolken: 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 Kolken

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 Kolken — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.93164, 14.69570. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Kolken

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Örebro County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Kolken full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Kolken?

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

    What are the places to visit near Kolken?

    Nearby: Nygårdsvulkanens kalkbarrskog (sanctuary, 15 km), Vargaviddernas naturreservat (sanctuary, 19 km), Stjernsunds slott (fort, 21 km), Julömossens naturreservat (sanctuary, 26 km), Tiveden national park (sanctuary, 31 km), Lilla Trollkyrka (viewpoint, 31 km).

    Is Kolken worth visiting?

    Kolken is listed as a notable lake in Örebro County on Spotwander.