My relatives and parents wanted to take a stroll in a small public park. My cousin mentioned that…read moresvartdalsparken is very scenic and beautiful. We went through a small path that lead us to the entrance. There were picnic tables and lots of kids/families in the area. Once we went through the front, starts a small trail which is scenic. You might want to wear tennis shoes-you are entering a hiking trail that is not paved. There are small ponds you will pass. I believe at 1.5 miles you cross this bridge with a beautiful waterfall and an old abandoned building, which is worth the hike. These woods/hike is not strenuous, but I suggest you wear the proper footwear.

ABSOLUTE MUST!!! if your looking for the nature side of Norway, here's the place to be. The normal…read morerecommend route to the viewing point is only about 30 mins, this is good BUT if you want a long scenic and BEAUTIFUL WALK just follow the path straight up from where you get off the metro in vettakollen and you will walk for about 20 minutes- past the normal route on your right- and you'll see a path at the top. If you follow this and keep going 'right' down path choices you will reach the viewing point after about 2 hours. TOTALLY WORTH IT.

Great spot to hike and get one of the most beautiful view of Oslo fjord. It's closer to the city…read morethan going all the way up to Forgnerseteren. To get there the easiest is to go to Storo and take the bus 56 direction "Solemskogen" and get off at "Akebakken" which is 7minutes away. The hikde from the bus stop to the top take about 30 minutes.

A few things to know before you go. You are able to easily access the park via the T-bahn or even…read moredrive your car, there is plenty of parking. There is quite a lot to explore at this park. If your in the mood for a swim there are more then a few great areas to take a dip. Take some food and be one of the many families spending the afternoon in the sun, while the kids swim and your husband reads a book. If you in the mood for hiking there are plenty of trails that lead around the water. You can take amazing photos, go for a run, bike ride or even do some rock climbing. Got a kayak? Join the other folks cruising the calm waters. The options in this area are quite endless, I recommend you give it a try.

This place is so beautiful! Any time of the year. Me myself like to go here with friends and…read morefamily. Sometimes I run here because its very nice. The water is fresh and its like a lake. You can go from Manglerud, Ryen, Høyenhall or you can take the car to Østensjøvannet and walke from there. Either way you will be in a magical place.

Perfect spot for a dip in the summer. Bring a towel and enjoy! Unfortunately, no changing area -…read morebut it's a cute little paradise for fresh water swimming.