Svartkulp / Sognsvann, gay cruising area in Oslo
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Svartkulp, Sognsvann, Oslo

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About this place Svartkulp / Sognsvann

Svartkulp is a small forest lake just beyond Sognsvann at the northern edge of Oslo, about 20 minutes from the centre by T-bane to Sognsvann station, then a short walk. It has long been a nude-bathing spot, and its secluded wooded shore is one of the city's better-known warm-weather gay sunbathing and cruising areas. It is strictly seasonal: sunny summer days and light evenings. Families and hikers use the Sognsvann trails too, so be discreet. Normal Norwegian rules on public conduct apply, and take your rubbish with you.

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Gay Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Cruisy atmosphere Day venue Evening venue Seasonal (summer only) Nudist allowed Secluded Outdoor Forest Active daytime Active nighttime Anonymous / discreet

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Gøran Arnesen Aug 2026
★★★★★

Parts of the area are nudist friendly. Both the swimming area, along the water and the forest area. If you can't stand nudism and seeing adults without clothes - then stay away. Then you can rather take a 3.2 km walk around Songsvann...

Andrea Dele Idris Aug 2025
★★★★★

Oslo's recreational area. Free camping with a campervan and tram directly to the city center! Great!

Gianfranco Signorile-Signorile Aug 2025
★★★★★

The lake is very pretty, with some lovely spots where you can sunbathe in complete tranquility. The path around it is a dirt path, which isn't always easy. It's obviously impossible to reach by bike or wheelchair. Not recommended for swimming.

Stig Johansen Jun 2025
★★★★★
Miklos Szabo May 2025
★★★★★

A super short walk from Sognsvann Metro Station, but this lake is usually not as busy as the previous one. It’s a great place to catch some quiet moments and spend time in the nature. It is easily accessible and yet pretty nice.

Matt Hein - Who Let The Dogs Out? Apr 2025
★★★★★

Beautiful place to walk and explore, avoiding the crowds at Sognsvann

Google user Nov 2024
★☆☆☆☆

Don't bring your kids here. Full of old condoms and condom wrappers. This site is known as a sexual hookup place. Go anywhere else. It's a shame, because it would have been a beautiful place. But full of trash 👎

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Last updated on 11 November 2026

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