Åraksfjorden

#174 among destinations in Norway

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Åraksfjorden is a lake in the municipality of Bygland in Agder county, Norway. The 11.96-square-kilometre lake is part of the Otra drainage basin. The northern part of the lake is fed directly by the river Otra. The southern part of the lake goes through a narrow channel which leads into the Byglandsfjorden. The villages of Frøysnes and Skåmedal are located along the western side of the lake and on the eastern side are the villages of Sandnes and Åraksbø. The Norwegian National Road 9 runs along the eastern side of the lake. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.42 mi²Length: 19.88 miMaximum depth: 292 ftElevation: 669 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 58°54'8"N, 7°43'15"E

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Åraksfjorden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reiårsfossen, Bygland Church, Sandnes Church, Austad Church.

3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Reiårsfossen
77 min walk • Reiårsfossen, a majestic waterfall located in the heart of Norway, stands as a natural marvel attracting visitors from around the globe. This cascading wonder is nestled in the scenic landscape of the Norwegian countryside, offering a breathtaking spectacle of water...
5.6 miSE
City hall, Church
Bygland Church
144 min walk • Bygland Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bygland Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Bygland on the eastern shore of the Byglandsfjorden, just alongside the Norwegian National Road 9.
1.2 miNE
Church
Sandnes Church
32 min walk • Sandnes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bygland Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Åraksbø on the east side of the Åraksfjorden.
6.7 miNW
Church
Austad Church
172 min walk • Austad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bygland Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Tveit on the south shore of the river Otra, just off the Norwegian National Road 9.
1.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Setesdal
32 min walk • Setesdal is a valley and a traditional district in Agder County in southern Norway. It consists of the municipalities of Bykle, Valle, Bygland, Iveland, and Evje og Hornnes.
5.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hovatn
151 min walk • Hovatn or Hovatnet is a lake in the municipality of Bygland in Agder county, Norway. It is part of the Otra river drainage basin. The 6.85-square-kilometre lake is regulated and is used by the nearby Hovatn hydroelectric power plant. The dam has an outlet into the Hovassåni river which empties into the Åraksfjorden near Åraksbø.