Sognsvann

The Sognsvann is a lake in the marka of Norway's capital, Oslo, on the northern city limits. The Sognsvann was 1876-1967 drinking water reservoir in the years. At the southern end lies on a moraine of the last glacial period Sognsvann gård, the limit up to the last in the Ice Age reached almost the sea level.

The name of the water body Sogn comes probably from a derivative of the verb suge = suck.

The lake is a popular recreation area, there are occasions for barbecues, swimming, beach volleyball and other leisure activities. Not far away there are some sights, such as mines and remnants of ores for the production of iron as well as a " Swedish Wall", which was built by Swedish prisoners of war in the 19th century. The trail around the lake is reserved for wheelchair users and for pedestrians, cyclists during the road will need to use a little further away from the water.

The Sognsvann is also suitable for jogging and jogging, the course has a length of 3258 meters. In summer there is a week around a race clockwise around the lake. Even the Oslo Triathlon - and other popular activities for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts - will take place on and around the Sognsvann. In winter there is opportunity for skating and ice fishing.

One reaches the Sognsvann from the city center Oslo with the Oslo T-bane No. 6, the Sognsvann Railway, to the same terminus.