SelbusjøenSelbusjøen at a Glance
About Selbusjøen
Selbusjǿen (Selbusjøen) is a freshwater lake in Trøndelag county, Norway, located in the municipality of Selbu. It functions as a focal point for local outdoor activities including fishing and boating.
The lake forms part of the regional hydrological network and is bordered by rural communities and transport routes that link to Trondheim and other nearby towns. It supports both recreational use and local livelihood activities.
Selbusjøen has been used historically and in the present day for local fishing and recreation, with settlements and roads along its shores providing access.
The lake sits southeast of Trondheim in central Norway within Trøndelag county and is reached from nearby towns and the regional road network.
- Local recreation: The lake lies within Selbu municipality and is a regional resource for fishing, boating and lakeside recreation.
Best Time to Visit Selbusjøen
Best visited in summer for lake activities and mild weather; winters are cold and appeal to winter-sport enthusiasts when the lake freezes.
Weather & Climate near Selbusjøen
Selbusjøen'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 -6°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (825 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -7° | 59 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.4h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 51 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.4h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 3° | -4° | 48 mm | overcast | 97% | 2.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | 0° | 42 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.7h |
| May | Acceptable | 3° - 12° | 6° | 50 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 11° | 79 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 19.8h |
| July | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 99 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.8h |
| August | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 89 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 8° | 95 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 83 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| November | Poor | -3° - 3° | -3° | 58 mm | overcast | 97% | 2.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| December | Poor | -5° - 1° | -5° | 72 mm | overcast | 98% | 2.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.2h |
How to Get to Selbusjøen
Selbusjøen is the long lake beside the municipality of Selbu, southeast of Trondheim. By car it’s about a 30-40 minute drive from central Trondheim (roughly 30-40 km) following the E6 south/east out of the city and then county roads toward Selbu (Rv705 provides direct access into the Selbu area). The main villages on the lake are a short walk from roadside parking or from the local bus stops in Selbu (typically 5-15 minutes on foot to the shore).
Tips for Visiting Selbusjøen
- Base a visit in the nearby town of Selbu (Mebonden) to access the main entry points and local services that serve Selbusjøen rather than seeking remote unsignposted shorelines.
- If you plan winter activities on the lake (skiing, ice travel or ice fishing), consult local municipal or rescue services for current ice reports and safe crossing routes before venturing onto the ice.
- Combine a lake visit with Selbu's cultural stops (local churches and knitting heritage exhibits) - amenities and information in town make planning lakeside routes and boat launches easier.