Sørkedalen

The valley is frequently used as an entry point to Nordmarka, the large wilderness recreational area to the north of Oslo.

Sørkedalen is an agricultural valley with several small farms, and stables for recreational horse riding.

The valley is a popular destination for outdoor activities like skiing, riding and golfing for the population of West End Oslo and Bærum.

[1] In the southern part of this valley is the old manor of Bogstad, which was owned by Peder Anker.

On the manor grounds there are the lake Bogstadvannet and the Oslo Golf Club (Oslo Golfklubb) which was the first golf club to be established in Norway.