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Notable lake · Värmland County, Värmland County

Vänern

Vänern is a lake in Värmland County, Värmland 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: 59.51176, 14.07054. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Vänern

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    Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vänern

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    • Legårdstjärnen · lake · Värmland County · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Martjärnen · lake · Värmland County · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Lindåstjärnen · lake · Värmland County · ~3 km · Must-see
    • Norra Ämten · lake · Värmland County · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Bastfoten · lake · Värmland County · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Lillsjön · lake · Värmland County · ~4 km · Must-see
    • Lilla Älgsjön · lake · Värmland County · ~4 km · Must-see

    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Värmland 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: Puktjärnen (lake, 1 km), Vättern (lake, 1 km), Södra Ämten (lake, 2 km), Legårdstjärnen (lake, 2 km), Martjärnen (lake, 3 km), Lindåstjärnen (lake, 3 km).

    Is Vänern worth visiting?

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