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Notable lake · Dalarna County, Dalarna County

Butjärnen

Butjärnen is a lake in Dalarna County, Dalarna County.

Butjärnen: 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 Butjärnen

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 Butjärnen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 60.50838, 14.52786. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Butjärnen

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Dalarna County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Butjärnen full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Butjärnen?

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

    What are the places to visit near Butjärnen?

    Nearby: Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - Vasaloppsleden (trek, 49 km), Siljan (lake, 51 km), Lake Rämen (lake, 54 km), Lake Väsman (lake, 58 km), Stensjön (lake, 66 km), Sättersbotjärnen (lake, 66 km).

    Is Butjärnen worth visiting?

    Butjärnen is listed as a notable lake in Dalarna County on Spotwander.