What you’ll experience
A gentle walk around Sognsvann lake followed by a barbecue in the forest. This is how Norwegians spend their summer evenings – and you’re invited.
We meet at the tiger statue outside Oslo Central Station and take the metro to Sognsvann. The ride takes just 20 minutes, and when you step off the train, you’re immediately surrounded by forest.
Sognsvann is one of Oslo’s most popular spots for swimming, walking, and simply being outdoors. We’ll walk around the lake – a flat, easy path of about 2 km – before heading into the woods to a campfire site.
There, I’ll get the fire going and we’ll grill sausages together, Norwegian style. I’ll also bring marshmallows and some traditional Norwegian snacks. While we eat, I’ll share a bit about the Norwegian relationship with nature and why “koselig” (cosy) moments like this are so important here.
After the barbecue, we walk back to the station and take the metro to the city centre.
Season: 1 May – 30 September.
Itinerary
- Meet at the tiger statue, Oslo Central Station
- Metro to Sognsvann (20 min)
- Walk around Sognsvann lake
- Short walk into the forest to campfire site
- Barbecue with sausages, marshmallows, and Norwegian snacks
- Walk back to Sognsvann station
- Metro back to city centre
The tiger statue (Tigeren), Jernbanetorget, outside Oslo Central Station (Oslo S)
- Return metro tickets
- Barbecue with sausages and marshmallows
- Norwegian snacks
- English-speaking guide
- Additional drinks
- Personal travel insurance
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Small backpack or bag
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
- Swimsuit and towel (if you’d like to swim)
Children from 5 years are welcome, accompanied by an adult. A good option for families.
