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Svarten

Svarten is a lake in Oslo, Oslo.

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Svarten: 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 Svarten

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 Svarten — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 60.10154, 10.54596. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Svarten full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Svarten?

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

    What are the places to visit near Svarten?

    Nearby: Sandungen (lake, 6 km), Kjerkeberget (viewpoint, 7 km), Katnosa (lake, 7 km), Hakkloa (lake, 9 km), Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Bjørnsjøen (lake, 10 km).

    Is Svarten worth visiting?

    Svarten is listed as a notable lake in Oslo on Spotwander.