Oslo is a green city. One is never far from a pleasent park, the inviting fjord or the vast forrests surrounding the city.
Major parks:
- Slottsparken (Palace park)
- Frognerparken/Vigeland sculpture park
- St Hanshaugen - an old park at one of the highest points in central Oslo
- Stensparken
Hills and forrests surrounding the city are also part of Oslo's parks, but are managed as wilderness with a large number of hiking/cycling paths. This vast wilderness (Oslomarka) is a unique feature for Oslo, in total it covers about 2,000 square kilometers (an area almost the size of Luxembourg). Access points by public transport:
- Metro 3 to Sognsvann - a nice lake and one of the most popular starting points
- Metro 1 to Frognerseteren - the best panorama
Islands in the fjord are open to the public. Ferries to the following islands:
Hovedøya, Bleikøya, Gressholmen, Lindøya, Langøyene og Nakholmen.