A quiet spot near the forests and mountains of Oslo, Norway. Shot by Christina Nelson.
"Here in Oslo we are so lucky to have the beautiful Scandinavian forest right on the outskirts of town. It takes only a short bus ride to get away from everyday life in the city. My boyfriend and I love to escape into the peacefulness of these woods. As the summer comes to an end, we often go camping to this secluded place. We have a secret spot where we set up our tent, with a panoramic view of the lake. I woke up early, the sun was shining and there was that fresh autumn air, announcing the change of season. I wanted to capture that moment, and since my boyfriend was still sleeping, I perched my camera in a tree nearby to take some photos as I ventured out into the cold water of the lake."
-Christina Nelson
Go: Take a bus from the city that goes to Maridalen, from there it’s a nice hike through the forest. Follow the trail that leads to Bjørnholt. Once you get there and have set up camp, you can rent a canoe and go fishing on the lake as the sun sets.
Stay: Get a taste of the city before heading into the forest. First, book a room at The Thief, a contemporary art and design hotel in Oslo that looks out onto the fjord (be sure ask for a sea view). Then, escape to Bear Lake - bring a tent and set up camp nearby the shore.
Eat: Bring food to cook on a campfire, or maybe you’ll be lucky and catch some fish in the lake. For dessert, buy Norwegian waffles with jam at the little café in a nearby cabin.
Drink: Bring a few cans of beer to enjoy after the refreshing swim and fill your water bottle with fresh water from the waterfall.