Båntjern, Oslo

Name: Båntjern
Address: Oslo, Norway

#84 among attractions in Oslo

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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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. A campsite next to Båntjern offers various facilities including a place for grilling and a diving tower. The name is derived from tales of the ghosts of unbaptized children left in the woods to die alone. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 856 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 59°57'54"N, 10°42'22"E

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Båntjern – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ullevaal Stadion, Sognsvann, Holmenkollen Chapel, Øvresetertjern.

1.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
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1 miNE
Lake for boating and ice fishing
Sognsvann, Oslo
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1.2 miW
Church
Holmenkollen Chapel, Oslo
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1.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Øvresetertjern, Oslo
44 min walk • Øvresetertjern is a lake in Oslo, Norway. It is located 477 metres over sea level between the top of the hill Tryvannshøyden and Frognerseteren.
1.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Vestre Aker, Oslo
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1.2 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Ris Church, Oslo
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1.3 miS
59°56'50"N • 10°41'32"E
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1 miE
Library
National Archives of Norway, Oslo
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1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Ris, Oslo
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1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Slemdal, Oslo
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0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Midtstuen, Oslo
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