Sognsvann Lake
Sognsvann Lake
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Sognsvann lake is a recreation area popular for swimming and sunbathing. Walking/running path around the lake also suitable for wheelchairs.
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  • Monika K.
    Ozarow Mazowiecki, Poland93 contributions
    Great walking place at beautiful lake
    The lake measures 0.39 km², and is 17 meters deepest. In the summer it is teeming with life: people run, make barbecues, walk. it is a good place for a family with children. In autumn it gets quieter and calmer here. I went to the lake for a walk and walked all around it (4-kilometer route around the lake). There are places on the route where you can light a bonfire. Along the way, you can also sit on one of the many benches or deviate a little from the main path and relax by the water. In summary, Sognsvann is a pleasant place to spend time with friends or children.
    Visited June 2019
    Written February 20, 2020
  • NK Annamária
    Oslo, Norway303 contributions
    Amazing nature at the end of metro line 5
    It is a beautiful lake and great surroundings. It is a perfect place for a nice walk in any season. The walkway around the lake is not long (3 km) but is very wide and accessible with a stroller all the way. There are longer paths marked so if you are up for a challenge, Songsvann Lake is a starting point for hikes of different length and difficulty. During the Winter you can find excellent cross country ski tracks in this area and in Summer Songsvann turns into a beach where the more adventurous people can get a chilling swim. A great plus is the easy availability of Songsvann Lake, which is at the end of the nr. 5 metro line.
    Visited April 2021
    Written June 4, 2021
  • Jyrki
    Rovaniemi, Finland40 contributions
    Birdwatching
    Visited this refreshing place during my latest trip to Oslo and I was pleasantly surprised by the place. Nice gravel path around the lake with multiple stops and plenty of opportunities to take photographs of birds and other wildlife. I saw, and photographed, at least one treecreeper, many starlings and blackbirds and couple of large geese too. Being an amateur photographer and enjoying walks and treks in wild, having this kind of place so near and so easily accessed from city centre is a big plus. Nice place, even in early spring with snow and ice, I can only imagine what this place looks like when it's warmer and everything is fresh green.
    Visited March 2022
    Written April 11, 2022
  • lucyd
    36 contributions
    Best place in Oslo
    A truly spectacular place if you're a nature lover. Beautiful lake, lots of waterfowl, a peaceful place to clear your mind or enjoy a break from the city. Wonderful for running as well.
    Visited July 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 17, 2022
  • Kjetil S
    Oslo, Norway63 contributions
    Easy access, good for mental health, free of charge (and no catch!)
    There's no reason not to go here. The atmosphere, the air, the sounds, the smell... There's a reason why this is one of Oslo's no. 1 recreational choices, summer and winter! The metro line 6 Sognsvann go there. You take the metro from the central station (Jernbanetorget) and get off at the last station (Sognsvann). The ride takes about 20 minutes and it's totally worth it. When you get off the metro at the final stop, if you're unsure where to go, imagine the metro continuing in a straight line (through the bushes and parking lot) for another 400 meters and you'll get to the water. If you still feel lost, just follow anyone in a jogging outfit (pretty much every metro train has at least one passenger who's going to Sognsvann to jog) or any elementary school class. There's a 99.99% chance they are heading for the Sognsvann area. The area has a big lake, a nice dirt road around it to jog or bike on. It's also possible to play beach volley ball there. If you're taking a hike through the woods, don't be surprised if you run into some harmless yet strange stuff. But I won't go into details on that one. There's always Google ;) 5 out of 5 recommends for this one. If you're in town and want to get away from the urban jungle, this is one of the great offers Oslo has in terms to chill out or work out recreations.
    Written May 18, 2014
  • Luise H
    84 contributions
    Go early in the day!
    A short ride (15 minutes or so) with the T-bane from Oslo Central Station to the end of the green line #6 and it is hard to see, that you are close to a large city. Sognsvann is a beautifully situated lake. You can walk around it in an hour and a half or so – and the path is also suited for strollers or wheelchairs. Take your time – and bring a picnic and firewood, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the summertime it is perfect for a swim – and in the wintertime it is a great place for ice skating. If you feel like exploring the surroundings a bit more, there are several hikes into the woods. However – since it is so close to Oslo - it can become much crowed during the day! But if you go early in the day (9-10 am) you might have it all to yourself
    Visited January 2017
    Written January 18, 2017
  • Heng How N
    Singapore, Singapore7,464 contributions
    Evening walk
    This lake is besides the sport university whereby you can see many sport persons doing their training over there. Of course there are many other people who like to walk, run, hike, swim or just love natural will come here for the purpose. You can try the shortest or the longest route depending the time or training you are targeting at. It is a nice place with cooling temperature for the purpose. Depending on the season, you enjoy snow, flowers, and many others.
    Visited July 2018
    Traveled with family
    Written July 16, 2018
  • Sedqi Bukhamsin
    20 contributions
    Great walking place
    The lake is not far from down town (15 min max) but you feel you are in the country side. Great place for hiking with many trails surrounding the lake to go through.
    Visited July 2019
    Written November 5, 2019
  • Finbarr M
    23 contributions
    Beautiful lake with easily accessible nearby forest trails
    We walked from the frognersetern restaurant/end of the metro line through the forest to the lake; the weather was sunny and the walk was a leisurely 1.5 hours at most, stopping to take pics of the beautiful views. The lake was gorgeous, calm and reflective, and the walking route around it is almost completely next to the shore. The metro stop at the edge of the lake is only 20mins or so back into the centre of oslo.
    Visited September 2015
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 4, 2015
  • MariaVVV
    Corfu, Greece19 contributions
    Easy to visit
    From Oslo Central Station, you take the metro line 6 to Sognsvann, and 15-20 minutes later you arrive at the end of the line. The quickest and cheapest way to experience a little part of the beautiful Norwegian nature. A lake surrounded with forest, still frozen in early April but with birds and flowers around. Clean paths around the lake, very easy to follow and explore. Amazing!
    Visited April 2015
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 15, 2015
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lucyd
36 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
A truly spectacular place if you're a nature lover. Beautiful lake, lots of waterfowl, a peaceful place to clear your mind or enjoy a break from the city. Wonderful for running as well.
Written August 17, 2022
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Thomas H
Brussels, Belgium14 contributions
Jun 2022
I had heared that Norwegian nature is pristine, but this is not. Too many people, no nice cafes or hang-outs, no innovation. Just lots of people walking or running around the lake. Could be cleaner.
Written June 21, 2022
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Jyrki
Rovaniemi, Finland40 contributions
Mar 2022
Visited this refreshing place during my latest trip to Oslo and I was pleasantly surprised by the place. Nice gravel path around the lake with multiple stops and plenty of opportunities to take photographs of birds and other wildlife. I saw, and photographed, at least one treecreeper, many starlings and blackbirds and couple of large geese too. Being an amateur photographer and enjoying walks and treks in wild, having this kind of place so near and so easily accessed from city centre is a big plus.

Nice place, even in early spring with snow and ice, I can only imagine what this place looks like when it's warmer and everything is fresh green.
Written April 11, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Martin
Bergen, Norway115 contributions
Jul 2021
Great outdoors area for a run, acitivites on the water or just relaxing in the wood or park. So great to have it close to the city with just a ride with the T-bane away.
Written July 22, 2021
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NK Annamária
Oslo, Norway303 contributions
Apr 2021
It is a beautiful lake and great surroundings. It is a perfect place for a nice walk in any season. The walkway around the lake is not long (3 km) but is very wide and accessible with a stroller all the way. There are longer paths marked so if you are up for a challenge, Songsvann Lake is a starting point for hikes of different length and difficulty. During the Winter you can find excellent cross country ski tracks in this area and in Summer Songsvann turns into a beach where the more adventurous people can get a chilling swim. A great plus is the easy availability of Songsvann Lake, which is at the end of the nr. 5 metro line.
Written June 4, 2021
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Teddy M
Kristiansand, Norway21 contributions
Jun 2020
If you need to take a good walk in beatiful suroundings, Sognsvann is the place to go to. What a nice scenery!
Written July 5, 2020
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Christian Andre D
Oslo, Norway361 contributions
Mar 2020
The scenery is nice, the hike around the lake is easy and approximately 3 km. Often many birds. The only drawback is that it may be a lot of people hiking and running.
Written March 22, 2020
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Oslo, Norway170 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
It's a paradise for walks the only downside is too much people anytime 😂😅
You can buy waffle coffe and chill there and walk
Written March 18, 2020
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Monika K.
Ozarow Mazowiecki, Poland93 contributions
Jun 2019
The lake measures 0.39 km², and is 17 meters deepest. In the summer it is teeming with life: people run, make barbecues, walk. it is a good place for a family with children. In autumn it gets quieter and calmer here.
I went to the lake for a walk and walked all around it (4-kilometer route around the lake). There are places on the route where you can light a bonfire. Along the way, you can also sit on one of the many benches or deviate a little from the main path and relax by the water.
In summary, Sognsvann is a pleasant place to spend time with friends or children.
Written February 20, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

madri lenya
Sneek, The Netherlands25 contributions
Oct 2019
A beautiful lake to walk around for about an hour. Especially lovely in Autumn. You can trek more in the woods if you want. Easy to reach. We were there on a drizzly October day but it was still really beautiful. If we lived in Oslo we would come here every weekend.
Written November 23, 2019
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