Oslo: Nature

Places and attractions in the Nature category

Østerdalen

Østerdalen is a picturesque valley located in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, serving as an oasis of peace and greenery in the rapidly developing city. Although not as well-known as the famous attractions of Norway, this valley is the perfect place for those who want...

Sognsvann

Lake for boating and ice fishing Sognsvann is a serene lake nestled in the northern outskirts of Oslo, Norway. This idyllic spot, merely a 20-minute metro ride from the city center, is a popular destination for both residents and tourists seeking a natural escape.

Lillomarka

Lillomarka is an area located to the northeast of Oslo, Norway. It is a part of Oslomarka and serves as a popular recreational area.

Marka

Marka is the name of the forested and hilly areas surrounding Oslo, Norway. It includes areas within the municipality of Oslo, but also large areas in Hole, Ringerike, Jevnaker, Lunner, Nittedal, Bærum, Asker, and other municipalities in Viken county.

Lutvann

Lutvann is a lake in the recreational area Østmarka in Oslo, Norway. It covers an area of 0.39 km², at 205 m elevation. Located just outside the capital city, it is a popular site for recreation, including swimming and fishing during summer, with brook trout in the lake.

Øvresetertjern

Øvresetertjern is a lake in Oslo, Norway. It is located 477 metres over sea level between the top of the hill Tryvannshøyden and Frognerseteren.

Båntjern

Båntjern is a tarn in the area of Oslo named Nordmarka. It is situated south of Vettakollen, a hill close to one of Oslo's suburbs.

Alnsjøen

Alnsjøen is a lake in Lillomarka in Oslo, Norway. The lake is drained by the Alna River to the Oslofjord. The surrounding area was utilized for copper mining during the 18th century. The lake functions as a minor water reservoir for the city of Oslo.

Østensjøvannet

Østensjøvannet is a lake located in the Østensjø borough in Oslo, Norway. It is well known for the wide variety of birds and other wildlife that can be found there.

Bogstadvannet

Bogstadvannet is a lake between the city of Oslo and the municipality of Bærum, Akershus, Norway. It is part of Sørkedalsvassdraget, which in turn is part of Oslomarkvassdraget.

Tryvann

Tryvann is a small lake in Nordmarka, the forest area just north of Oslo city, near the Holmenkollen ski jump. By the water lies a cabin called Tryvannstua, in which there is a café open regularly during both summer and winter. On a hill above the lake looms the television tower Tryvannstårnet, visible from most of Oslo.

Tryvannshøyden

Tryvannshøyden, Tryvannshøgda or Tryvasshøgda is a mountain in Oslo, Norway, peaking 529 metres above mean sea level. It is named after the nearby lake Tryvann. It is known as transmitter site consisting of Tryvannstårnet and a guyed TV mast. From 1934 to 1966 the hill featured a speed skating venue, Tryvand stadion.

Engervannet

Engervannet is a lake between Blommenholm and Sandvika in the municipality of Bærum in Akershus county, Norway.

Maridalsvannet

Maridalsvannet is a lake in Maridalen, Oslo, Norway. It is the largest lake in the municipality of Oslo, and serves as the main drinking water supply for the city. The lake drains via the river Akerselva to the Oslofjord. The primary inflows are Skjærsjøelva and Dausjøelva.

Nøklevann

Nøklevann is a lake in Østmarka in Oslo, Norway. It has a surface area of 0.8 km², and is 163 meters above sea level. The lake drains through Ljanselva to Bunnefjorden. It is a former drinking water supply for Oslo.

Grefsenåsen

Grefsenåsen is a mountain in Lillomarka in Oslo, Norway. The height is 377 meter. The view from the top is magnificent, and the hill has for a long time been a popular resort for day-trippers living in Oslo.

Østernvann

Østernvann is a lake north of Fossum in the municipality of Bærum in Akershus county, Norway.

Grorud Valley

The Grorud Valley is a valley and urban area or suburb in the northeastern part of Oslo, the capital of Norway. Four of Oslo's boroughs lie within the Grorud Valley; Bjerke to the west, Alna to the south, Grorud to the north, and Stovner to the east.

Bunnefjorden

Bunnefjorden, sometimes referred to as Bunne Fjord, is a part of the Oslofjord in south eastern Norway, located east of the Nesodden peninsula. The Bunne Fjord is flanked by the municipalities of Oslo in the north east, Nordre Follo to the east, Ås to the south east, Frogn to the south west, and Nesodden to the west.

Maridalen

Maridalen is a valley situated just north of Oslo, Norway, just above the suburb of Kjelsås. Considering that Maridalen is within the Oslo city limits, Maridalen has a very low population density. The valley consists of forests, lakes and agricultural land.

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