Oslo

The Top 17 Lakes in Oslo

Looking to visit the best lakes in Oslo? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Oslo’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Sognsvann Bathing Area

View of Sognsvann

Øvresetertjern Lake

Lakeside Path Near the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

View of Ulsrudvannet from the West

Lille Åklungen Lake

View of Oslofjord

Skjærsjøen Crossing

View of Maridalsvannet from Barlindåsen

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Sognsvann Bathing Area
Hiking Highlight
As one of the most popular destinations in Oslo, the Sognsvann offers a nice swimming opportunity or serves as a starting point or destination for hikes through the Nordmarka.
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Tip by Mikael Ernst
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View of Sognsvann
Hiking Highlight
In winter you have a wonderful view over the frozen lake to the sensory forest, which is bathed in beautiful light by the sun.
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Tip by Alle Reusch
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Øvresetertjern Lake
Cycling Highlight
At the Øvresetertjern you are quiet, just above the Holmenkollen. The water is clean and in the parking lot opposite the camper is good for one night.
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Tip by Jürgen
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Lakeside Path Near the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
On our walk to the Folkemuseum we discovered this nice path on the water.
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Tip by Mareldion🚲🥾🚴‍♀️
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View of Ulsrudvannet from the West
Hiking Highlight
Nice as a stage stop. A nice little stone staircase down into the water, which is very decorative. Here there is also runoff from the Ulsrudvannet in a stream under …
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Tip by Sigurd
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Lille Åklungen Lake
Hiking Highlight
Great spot for swimming, relaxing, barbecuing and chilling. Also some good places for hammocks. Little going, even on sunny days on weekends.
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Tip by Kalera Mirala
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View of Oslofjord
Hiking Highlight
Short climb and only a view of the treetops at the top. but it was still fun. But bathed down at the beach, super nice area.
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Tip by Sergaj Fährlich
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Skjærsjøen Crossing
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Nice little path with a great view if Skjærskjøen and the down stream river.
Tip by Hans Flensted-Jensen
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View of Maridalsvannet from Barlindåsen
Hiking Highlight
Magnificent point of view. Be careful in winter or in rainy weather. lots of rocks and roots, it's slippery.
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Tip by Fabien
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