A great experience, not to be missed. Wrap up warm though! It is a pleasant stroll and takes about 40 minutes at a slow pace!
Magical place all year round. Great for hiking, cycling or just a relaxing walk around the lake. If possible try to avoid the peak hours to truly enjoy the serenity of what nature provides
beautiful in all seasons, peaceful, picteresque, swimming in the summer, fresh berries from the forest, skiing in the winter, jogging, playing with children, breathing in the forest, happiness
Sogn lake is a beautiful outdoor space for the entire family. There are good walking trails, ski trails and the forest is beautiful for exploring as well. There is a direct train that brings you to the lake . Frozen now, andl beautiful to come and relax.
Nice place for a walk or jogging. In summer you can take a swim if it is not to cold. Relaxing area close to the city.
The lake is stunningly beautiful surrounded by snow cover trees set in the backdrop of mountain scenery. The lake is conveniently located one the last stop of metro line 6. It's a little way out of town but visiting provides a excuse to get out of the city.There isn't much to do there expect walk around and take in the landscape however cross country skiing is another activity possible there. I imagine the lake to be beautiful all year around either frozen and snow covered, as on our visit, or in the summer.
This place was a complete surprise the first time I visited. An easy subway ride #2 from the city center. It takes roughly 45 minutes to walk around the lake if you are doing a reasonable quick pace. Its peaceful and beautiful. There is usually a kiosk open for a warm drink on the cooler months or ice cream in the summer. I suggest an evening grill in the park. Just pick up a one-time grill, some hotdogs and ketsup. (if you want to do it Norwegian style add dried onion and lumpe instead of polse brød) then load the family on the subway. Easy and cheap dinner with the kids and relaxing for you.
This is close to a sports college so it can get busy with joggers. But it is a gentile walk around the lake fairl flat so good for kids and grand parents. It is the start of many longer hikes to for the more energetic some up the hills others through the woods. Head for Ullevålsætre either way three different routes the easiest being down the right hand side of lake. This brings you to s small place with a cafe . Next to this is a great pond for breeding frogs.Birders may be interested to know that the forest here abouts holds black and three toed woodpecker. The lake and walk around it are stunning especially in the autumn.This provides wilderness 10 mins from oslo.Heaven
Trail around lake is full of joggers and walkers, young and old. There is skiing in the area when snow is on the ground. Nice for families. Great place to get your regular dose of fresh air and exercise. Just catch #6 subway and get off at last stop. There is an annual event in September when all the city's recreational clubs offer free activities. Hotdag and ice cream kiosk is only open summer.
I looove Sognsvann in the spring and summer time, it's a great place to be especially if you have kids and want them to be in contact with nature!!it's not a very touristic place (because there are no museums or monuments nearby) but if you want to go for a nice stroll, or grill by the lake or just have a relaxing day this is a great option.You have the subway ride from the city center that stops really nearby and a kiosk that serves warm drinks and waffles in the cooler months and ice creams in the summer.Enjoy!!