Sperillen Lake
Deep Norwegian lake in Ringerike municipality
Freshwater lake in Buskerud (Ringerike region) surrounded by forested hills and holiday cabins. Sperillen attracts anglers, boaters and lakeside hikers seeking quiet day trips from Oslo and nearby towns.
Sperillen at a Glance#
Address: Sperillen (lake), Ringerike / Ådal area, Buskerud, Norway
About Sperillen#
Sperillen is a freshwater lake in the historic county of Buskerud in southeastern Norway. It forms part of the local river and lake system in the Ringerike/Hole area.
Recreational uses around the lake include boating, angling and lakeside leisure; the lake’s calm waters and shoreline attract local visitors in summer and ice activities in winter. The area offers a rural Norwegian lake landscape rather than developed tourist facilities.
Like many Norwegian lakes, Sperillen has been part of regional transport, timber-floating and local economy historically, and it remains connected to regional water systems. Its shoreline communities have long used the lake for fishing and recreation.
The lake lies in the Buskerud area of southeastern Norway (administratively now within Viken county), set inland among forested terrain and villages in the Ringerike district.
Tips for Visiting Sperillen#
- Sperillen is best visited between late spring and early autumn when boat and lakeside services operate and weather is more settled for fishing and lake activities.
- Public transport around the lake is limited-plan your access point and parking in advance and consider local boat rental or guided options to explore the shoreline.
- Many visitors focus on fishing; take time to walk the lesser-used shoreline paths and look for local birdlife and lakeside viewpoints that are easily missed from the road.
Best Time to Visit Sperillen#
Visit in summer for the most accessible conditions and outdoor activities; winters are very cold and can freeze the lake.
Weather & Climate near Sperillen#
Sperillen's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (678 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -3° | -6° | 42 mm | overcast | 98% | 1.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -2° | -6° | 28 mm | overcast | 99% | 1.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 3° | -1° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 98% | 1.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | -1° - 8° | 2° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 4° - 15° | 9° | 52 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 72 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 18.5h |
| July | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 80 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.8h |
| August | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 76 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 9° | 73 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 8° | 5° | 77 mm | overcast | 94% | 1.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 2° | -1° | 63 mm | overcast | 97% | 0.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -2° | -5° | 41 mm | overcast | 98% | 1.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |