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Elgåfossen

Elgåfossen, Border waterfall near Vassbotten, Sweden

Description

Elgåfossen is a waterfall where a tributary of the Enningdalsälven river drops approximately 46 meters along the Sweden-Norway border. The falls create a natural boundary marker that visitors can observe from several different vantage points in the surrounding area.

History

The waterfall area once powered mills during the industrial period, showing how the region's economy relied on water-based manufacturing. These old mill sites remain visible in the landscape, marking a chapter in the area's economic past.

Culture

The water feature holds different names on each side of the border, reflecting how both Swedish and Norwegian communities shaped their own relationship with this natural landmark.

Practical

Parking is available roughly 1 kilometer away, with a short walk leading to the falls. Multiple viewing platforms provide different angles for observing the cascade and the border landscape.

Did you know?

Water flow shifts dramatically with the seasons, changing from a thundering cascade in spring to a gentle trickle in summer months. This transformation means the falls look and feel completely different depending on when you visit.

GPS coordinates
58.88622,11.53876
Latest update
December 8, 2025 21:08

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