The end of T-bane line 5 and the front door of Nordmarka: Oslo counted about 60,000 visitors a month in 2015. Locals run the 3.3 km loop, swim off the jetties in summer and skate on the ice the city prepares in winter.
- Address
- Sognsvann, end of T-bane line 5
- Hours
- Open all year; the 3.3 km path is lit all night (dimmed after 23:00)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 2 h
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- kr
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Approved fire places around the lake; bring a disposable grill only where allowed.
- Svartkulp next to Sognsvann has a naturist beach (SNL).
- Former drinking-water lake (1876-1967); the water quality is rated excellent by Oslo kommune.