Aursunden
Lake Large lake in Trøndelag, Norway
A large mountain lake in Trøndelag offering remote shoreline and access to trails. Outdoor visitors come for fishing, canoeing and hiking among pine and mountain scenery.
Aursunden is a freshwater lake in Trøndelag in central Norway, located in the highland area near the town of Røros. It is best known as the headwater lake for the river Glomma.
The lake is visited for fishing, canoeing and lakeshore outdoor recreation, and for its role as the start of a major river system. Shorelines and small inlets provide access for anglers and boaters.
The lake and surrounding wetlands have long been used by local communities for fishing and transport; its connection to the Glomma has made it regionally important for waterways and industry over time. Administrative boundaries around the lake have changed with municipal reorganizations.
Aursunden sits in eastern Trøndelag near the historic mining town of Røros, in a hilly, forested landscape of central Norway. The area is rural with a mix of lakes, rivers and boreal forest.
- Source: Lake is the primary source of Norway's longest river, the Glomma.
- Recreation: Good for freshwater fishing and small-boat recreation; access points are found on the lake's shores.
How to Get to Aursunden #
Access typically by road from nearby Trøndelag towns. Local roads and parking provide the standard approach; check seasonal conditions if traveling in winter.
Best Time to Visit Aursunden #
Best visited in summer for road access and outdoor activities; winter transforms the area into a snowy highland.
Weather & Climate near Aursunden #
Aursunden's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (739 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
