Grefsenkollen
Grefsenkollveien 23, 0490 Oslo, Norge 3 hours
Pack two hammocks and take the short walk up to the plateau by Grefsenkollen. You'll find plenty of trees to hang from right by the trail. There's something special about lying side by side looking out over the city. You don't need to be an outdoorsy person to pull this off; it only takes ten minutes.
Why it works
You don't have to stress about hiking far, and the hammock forces you to put away your phone and just talk.
What to order
Take tram 11 to Kjelsås or the metro to Grefsen and walk up. Bring a thermos of coffee and maybe a pastry from a bakery.
Best time to go
Late afternoon when the sun starts to go down.
What it costs
Almost free – just travel and snacks
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