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Sognsvannkiosken
Waffles at the lake
Fresh pastries, waffles, svele and soft ice by Sognsvann lake, at the end of metro line 5.

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Image courtesy of © SognsvannkioskenAbout Sognsvannkiosken
Sognsvannkiosken, at Sognsveien 232, is the familiar stop by Sognsvann, a walk from the end of metro line 5, about 15 minutes from the centre. Pastries are baked every morning, waffles and svele (Norwegian pancakes) are made to order, with soft ice, hot dogs and coffee, VisitOSLO records.
Our take
- Waffles and svele
- By the lake
- Address
- Sognsveien 232, 0863 Oslo
Sognsvann, Oslo - Phone
- +47 90 07 35 69
- Website
- sognsvannkiosken.no
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sognsvannkiosken before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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