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Notable lake · Västmanland County, Västmanland County

Botan

Botan is a lake in Västmanland County, Västmanland County.

Botan: 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 Botan

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 Botan — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 60.25765, 15.86400. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Botan

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Västmanland County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Botan full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Botan?

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

    What are the places to visit near Botan?

    Nearby: Norbergs kyrka (church, 27 km), Nya Lapphyttan (museum, 28 km), Kungsgårdssjön, Dalarna (lake, 34 km), Melingssjön (lake, 36 km), Fagersta herrgård (lake, 36 km), Kratten (lake, 37 km).

    Is Botan worth visiting?

    Botan is listed as a notable lake in Västmanland County on Spotwander.