Østmarka National Park

Forest, bogs and lakes with wolves on Oslo's eastern edge

Østmarka is a varied forest landscape of bogs, lakes and water systems, with many cultural heritage sites, spread across Oslo and four Akershus municipalities. It has been home to a resident wolf population since 2012.

2Østmarka friluftslivsområdeA 16.9 km² recreation area along the park's western boundary in Oslo and Nordre Follo.

Things to do

  • On footWalk the forest in Østmarka, where the park covers 54 km² of varied terrain
  • Try thisLook for the bogs, lakes and water systems that break up the forest
  • By bikeCycle outside zone A, where cycling is not allowed
  • HeritageSeek out the cultural heritage sites scattered through the forest
Østmarka friluftslivsområde
Østmarka friluftslivsområde
Norway · Akershus Est. 2023 Size 54 km² Protected area category: IUCN II

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    Østmarka naturreservat

    The former nature reserve, 18 km² in the north-east of the park, now strictly protected as zone A.

Where it is

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