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Around Sognsvann
A lake loop by metro
The 3.2 km lit loop around Sognsvann, from the last stop of metro line 5.
Photo Credit
In the area: The waterfront promenade of Aker Brygge, with the City Hall in the distance. Image courtesy of © Geir Hval (www.MacWhale.eu) · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsPhotos of Around Sognsvann coming soonSee photos on Google Maps
About Around Sognsvann
Take metro line 5 to its last stop, Sognsvann, about 15 minutes from the centre, and walk the 3.2-kilometre path around the lake, one of Norway’s most popular trails, lit and wheelchair-friendly. Finish with a waffle at Sognsvannkiosken, at Sognsveien 232, VisitOSLO records.
Our take
- Easy loop
- Waffles after
- Address
- Nordmarka, Oslo
- Website
- visitoslo.com
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Around Sognsvann before you go.
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