Parks · Our pick in Oslo
Sognsvann
The lake at the end of the line
A forest lake at the end of metro line 5, with a lit 3.2 km path, swimming and winter skiing.
Photo Credit
In the area: The sculpture groups of Vigeland Park seen from the Monolith plateau. Image courtesy of © Godot13 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsPhotos of Sognsvann coming soonSee photos on Google Maps
About Sognsvann
Sognsvann, at the edge of Nordmarka, is for picnics, swimming, fishing and running in summer and cross-country skiing and skating in winter. The 3.2-kilometre path around the lake is one of Norway’s most popular walking and running trails, lit and wheelchair-friendly, VisitOSLO records.
Our take
- Lit lakeside path
- Swim or ski
- Address
- Nordmarka, Oslo
- Website
- visitoslo.com
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sognsvann before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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