My 2 favorite places in Oslo: Sognsvann Lake and the bakery underneath the Forskningsparken T-bane station.
Sognsvann Lake is this beautiful lake minutes away from where I live. It is so peaceful and aesthetic. It is surrounded by snowy white mountains, and day by day, melting snow reveals a beautiful green paradise.
I’ve had so many great moments out at the lake. For example, our mini campfire in the beginning of the semester, where we all sat around the fire and grilled hot dogs on sticks or the numerous times we went out at night to look for the Northern Lights. We didn’t always see it, but we always had fun. Oh no, I’m getting nostalgic already and I still have two months left.
As spring continues to fight its way into Norway, I think a lot of us here are ready for it. I can’t wait to go out to the lake and barbeque hot dogs and hamburgers, or just soak up the sun (I don’t do much exercise besides eating).
The bakery underneath the Forskningsparken T-bane station is probably the best kept secret in Oslo. At only 30 NOK, roughly $5, you can get this huge spiced pulled chicken sandwich with this delicious Norwegian dressing, similar to Thousand Island. It gets better, at 20 NOK, you can get this circular filled bread, stuffed with either, spiced potatoes and peas, spinach and cheese, or tuna. It’s really incredible.
And the people there are so nice. They have always greeted me with a smile, even though they have to put up with my terribly spoken Norwegian, English (which I’m probably just as bad at), or me just pointing at what I want. On the bright side, my miscommunication minor requirements will be a peice (sic) of cake when I get back to UMD.
I want everyone who reads this Blog post to please try something from this bakery. Even if you’re in the States, I’ll try to mail it to you.
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