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Sognsvann

Forest lake · easy walking loop

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Sognsvann
Photo: Sean Hayford O'Leary (Seansie) · CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons

About

A forest lake at the end of a metro line, with a flat, easy path all the way around it. Great for a walk or a run around the lake, or head into the woods if you want something longer. This is the clearest proof that Oslo's wilderness starts where the metro ends. Locals swim here in summer and ski here in winter. There are no tickets and no entrance. Get off the train and walk.

🕒 How long
2–3 hours including travel
👤 Suits
Walkers, runners, swimmers, anyone wanting nature without leaving the city
🗓️ Season
Year-round: swimming in summer, ski trails in winter. Paths get icy between seasons.

This is personal opinion, not a sponsored listing.

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🕐
Always open — outdoor recreation area, no tickets or gates
🗺️ Directions

Outdoor area with no opening hours — the metro station at the lake is the end of the line.