Walk · 3.3 km

Round Sognsvann

The classic Oslo lake loop at the end of the metro line – 3.3 kilometres of forest and water, and lit all the way round on dark November evenings.

Distance	3.3 km
Difficulty	Easy – a gravel path round the lake, made for walkers
Start	Sognsvann metro station (end of line 5)
Past	The south-end beach and lawns, The fishing jetty, tables and benches, Forest and the edge of Nordmarka
Season	All year. In winter the path is ploughed and gritted, and when the ice is thick enough the city prepares a skating rink and a walking track on the lake. Lights dim to half strength after 23:00.
With children	Open meadows for ball games, a free beach-volleyball court at the south end, toilets including an accessible one. The whole path is lit after dark.

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Checked on oslo.kommune.no, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.