Oslo has some of the most beautiful landscapes that I have ever seen.

One such gracious scenery can be found at Sognsvann Lake, located north of the city, you can take the number 5 Sognsvann metro all the way to the end, from there it is a 2 minute walk to the lake.

Of course, it is winter time, therefore everything was a winter wonderland and the lake was completely frozen! I was able to walk on it (only slightly fearing for my life) and even witnessed folks playing around on the ice!

There were naturists and regular people (here they are one and the same) about enjoying the crisp chilly air. People come to the lake during the winter to play hockey on the ice, ice fishing, hiking, walking, bonfires (possibly on the ice, no? well I think that would be a fun idea) and cross country skiing.

So I took a jaunt about the lake, and on the lake, discovered there were free toilets (you have to pay for toilets in the city), and literally had a zen sesh just absorbing nature, which is incredibly peaceful and energizing as well as balancing.

12/10 highly recommended.