The Aker river is the living artery that flows from Oslo’s drinking water Maridal lake, through the city’s densely populated areas, before it ends its journey in the Oslo fjord.
The population of Oslo has a close relationship to the Aker river for several reasons. The river has a rich history closely related to the industrialization of Oslo from the 1850s and after, and today it is a living symbol of Oslo’s inhabitants’ need to unfold themselves in green lungs and the beautiful outdoors. The Aker river is a protected cultural area, and here you can go walking, biking, fishing, or swimming; you can also study the rich animal- and plant life along the river. |  |
