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Enjoy life in the open air: Oslo's beautiful parks and nature gems await you.
Popular recreation area summer and winter. Covering an area of 430 km2. Border to Sørkedalen/Vestmarka - Krogskogen - Hadeland - Romeriksåsen - Lillomarka.
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The islands Ormøya and Malmøya are located just east of the city centre, and are connected to the mainland by bridge. A bus from the city centre gets you here...
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Oscarshall is regarded as Norway's neo-Gothic showpiece and a monument to mid-19th century Norwegian art. Terraces with fountains at different levels lead down...
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Norwegians are not spoiled with warm summer weather, so when it finally comes, poeple are eager to get out in the parks to benefit from every ray of sun. On a...
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Sculpture park at Løren with 20 sculptures inspired by Henrik Ibsen's famous play "Peer Gynt".
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Rock carvings are located at three places in Oslo: Ekeberg, the University at Blindern, and in Niels Juels gt. which can be seen in University museum of National antiquities (Ethnographical Museum).
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Sofienberg Park is the biggest park in the Grünerløkka area, and a much used recreational area for the locals, especially the younger generations. The park has...
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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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St. Hanshaugen is one of Oslo's largest parks, just north of the city centre. This popular recreational area is great for walks, and from the top of the hill...
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Small islands outside Nesodden with beaches, guest harbour and a lighthouse.
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Old wooden houses collected by Thomas Heftye. Situated next to Frognerseteren. Wonderful view over the city and the fjord. No entrance inside the buildings.
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Old road from Hammeren in Maridalen to Bærums Verk. Several miles with recreation area along the dirt road. Parts of the road are nice for cycling.
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The sculpture park is located by the Astrup Fearnley Museum at Tjuvholmen. Both were designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. The park's seven...
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Ulvøya is an old fisherman's island which is now known for its many functionalist-style houses. The island is connected to the mainland by bridge, and can be...
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Vigelandsparken is one of Norway's most visited attractions with more than 1 million visitors every year. The unique sculpture park is the life work of the...
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The most spectacular waterfall along the Akerselva river, located next to the small, red house "Hønse-Lovisas hus" and the Beier bridge, close to the centre of Oslo at Grünerløkka.
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Østensjøvannet is a beautiful lake in a popular recreation area only 5 km from the city centre. The walking trail around the water is 4,5 km (2,8 miles) long...
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Popular recreation area summer and winter.
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Small lake in a popular recreation area by Tryvann. Alpin area for children.
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Wooden bridge transported from Aamot to Oslo i 1957. Idylic situated across the river by some waterfalls.
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