Helgasjön Lake
Lake in Kronoberg County near Växjö
Helgasjön in Kronoberg County is a freshwater lake used for boating, fishing and shoreline walking, ringed by cottages and pine forest.
Helgasjön at a Glance#
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free (open access)
About Helgasjön#
Helgasjön is a lake in Kronoberg County, southern Sweden. It is part of the regional lake system that surrounds the city of Växjö.
The lake offers freshwater shoreline typical of the Småland region and is used locally for boating, fishing, and seasonal recreation. Paths and small access points around the lake provide viewpoints and launch sites for small craft.
Like many lakes in southern Sweden, Helgasjön has been integral to local settlement, transport, and industry over centuries; detailed historical uses are recorded in regional sources.
Sits near Växjö in Kronoberg County, within the forested and lake-filled landscape of southern Sweden.
- Proximity: Located in southern Sweden’s Kronoberg County near the city of Växjö and used for local recreation and fisheries.
How to Get to Helgasjön#
Helgasjön is the lake by Växjö in Kronoberg County. Växjö is the nearest town; the lake is within a short drive from Växjö city center (under 10 km) on local roads. Växjö is served by regional buses and trains - arrive in Växjö by public transport and then walk or take a short local bus/taxi to the lake shore and recreational paths.
Best Time to Visit Helgasjön#
Helgasjön is best enjoyed in summer for lake activities and the warmest weather.
Weather & Climate near Helgasjön#
Helgasjön's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 0° | -6° | 51 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -5° - 1° | -6° | 36 mm | overcast | 96% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 42 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 0° - 9° | 2° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Good | 5° - 16° | 11° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 17.3h |
| July | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.8h |
| August | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 69 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 5° | 60 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | 0° | 60 mm | overcast | 96% | 2.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 2° | -4° | 58 mm | overcast | 98% | 2.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |