Svanfossen
Waterfall Akershus waterfall featuring cascading drops
Waterfall in Akershus county, Norway, popular as a short hiking destination for local cascades and woodland tracks.
How to Get to Svanfossen #
Accessible from local roads in Akershus with parking near trailheads. Local hiking maps and municipal tourist information list the exact footpaths and approaches.
Tips for Visiting Svanfossen #
- Combine a visit with nearby hikes in Akershus for a longer day out.
- The waterfall's volume can vary seasonally-late spring usually offers the fullest flow.
- Cross small footbridges carefully; railings can be narrow and wet.
Best Time to Visit Svanfossen #
Best April-June for water flow; summer for easiest access.
Weather & Climate near Svanfossen #
Svanfossen'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 (759 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
