Oppstrynsvatnet
Lake Scenic Norwegian lake surrounded by mountains
Oppstrynsvatnet sits beneath steep Vestland mountains and feeds glacier rivers; visitors kayak, trout-fish and use local trails to reach viewpoints and nearby glacial valleys.
How to Get to Oppstrynsvatnet #
Oppstrynsvatnet sits roughly 25-30 minutes by car from the town of Stryn. From Stryn, follow County Road Fv60 toward the village of Stryn and then Fv258 along the lake’s shore. There is limited public bus service linking Stryn with villages around the lake-check regional timetables (Skyss/Entur) for seasonal routes. Parking and boat launch sites are at several small villages on the lake’s perimeter.
Tips for Visiting Oppstrynsvatnet #
- If hiking, start from the village of Loen and follow marked trails; the northern shore has calmer water and better reflections for photography.
- Avoid mid-afternoon when mountain light flattens-early morning yields glassy water and mist clinging to the peaks.
- Bring insect repellent in summer; the forested edges can be buggy, especially near inflow streams.
Best Time to Visit Oppstrynsvatnet #
Oppstrynsvatnet is best in late spring through early autumn for accessibility and scenery; mornings provide the calmest water.
Weather & Climate near Oppstrynsvatnet #
Oppstrynsvatnet's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1330 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
