Maridalen

Maridalen is a valley in the north of Oslo, Norway, just above the suburb of Kjelsås.

Considering that Maridalen is within the Oslo city limits, this area has a very low population density.

Most of the valley is made up of the lake Maridalsvannet, which serves as the primary source of drinking water for 90% of Oslo's population.

A bus route runs along Maridalen, starting at Nydalen Subway Station.

The old church (now in ruins) just north of the lake was dedicated to Margaret the Virgin.

Maridalsvannet from the south
Church ruins of the old Saint Margaret's Church from the 13th century in Maridalen.
Maridalen and Maridalsvannet
Sander farm in Maridalen