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Vänern

Vänern is a lake in Stockholm County, Stockholm County.

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Vänern: 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 Vänern

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 Vänern — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.30133, 18.83487. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Stockholm County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Vänern full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Vänern?

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

    What are the places to visit near Vänern?

    Nearby: Korsö Torn (attraction, 8 km), Grönskär (sanctuary, 14 km), Storö-Bockö-Lökaö naturreservat (sanctuary, 17 km), Nämdö (river spot, 18 km), Almagrundet (beach, 29 km), Stora Nassa (sanctuary, 35 km).

    Is Vänern worth visiting?

    Vänern is listed as a notable lake in Stockholm County on Spotwander.