Full Name: Harald Lognvik

Alternative Name: Snottus

Case Status: Solved

Record ID#: 0229

*The names “Jane Doe”  and “John Doe” are English names used when the person’s true name is not known. If used above, the name refers to a person of unknown identity.

Date of Birth*: September 2, 1984
Birthplace: Rauland, Vinje municipality, Telemark, Norway
Age at the Time: 39
Age Group: 30s
Biological Sex: Male
Hair: Medium Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Skin Complexion: Fair or Light
Shoe Size: 42 (EU - Men)
Ethnicity: Caucasian or White
Nationality: Norway
Languages Spoken: English, Norwegian

*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

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• Left Handed, Physical Abnormality

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Physical Abnormality: He walked with a quick and purposeful gait.
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Other Descriptors: He was an experienced solo traveler and hiker. He grew up on a farm in rural Telemark.

The precise clothing and possessions that Mr. Lognvik had with him are unknown. The following possibilities are based on what he would normally take (and what was not found in his apartment). One witness reported seeming him put a large backpack into a black SUV (possibly a BMW). It is unclear if this was ever verified.

Clothing

• He typically wore outdoor-style clothing in darker earth-toned colors with some beige or khaki.
• He may have been wearing Alfa’s Walk King Air Boots.

Possessions:

• He may have had with him a tent as well.
• He usually wears a baseball cap with a Jeep logo.
• He typically carries a backpack and may have had either a smaller khaki backpack or a larger Molle-system style bag in black (or possibly khaki).

Date of the Disappearance*: August 4, 2023

Description: Harald Lognvik was the kind of person who lived life on his own terms—quietly independent, fiercely adventurous, and deeply connected to the natural world. At 39, the Norwegian outdoorsman had already built a life rich with experience.

He grew up on a family farm in Rauland, Telemark, a small town surrounded by abundant wilderness and nature areas offering extensive opportunities for adventure. Rauland is a postcard of Norwegian scenery—rolling hills, crystal lakes, dense forests, and endless trails. It was here that Harald learned to hike, fish, and navigate the backcountry with ease. As he grew, Telemark’s rugged beauty became part of his identity.

Eventually, his passion for exploration led him to the “Doctors Without Borders” program where he spent three years using his expertise in Civil Engineering and Management to work with rebuilding war-torn regions like Iraq and Lebanon. Upon returning to Norway in January 2021, he resettled in the serene suburb of Jar, Bærum—just across the river from Oslo, Norway’s lovely capital city.

As Oslo has grown over the centuries, its suburban sprawl slowly extended into the neighboring municipality of Bærum, separated only by the river Lysakerelven. Bærum is an affluent area, home to one of Norway’s most high-end residential neighborhoods (the West End Oslo) and is widely considered one of the best places to live in the country. The region is a breathtaking combination of artistic and cultural things to do and stunning coastal and mountain scenery.

Harald lived in an apartment in the district of Jar, located in Bærum, just across the river from Oslo. Jar offered a quieter rhythm than his old home in Rauland, but the call of the wild never faded from his heart. He frequently walked the forested paths of Bærumsmarka or strolled along the Lysakerelva River.

To those who knew him, Harald was more than just a hiker or a traveler. He was a skilled artist who preferred sketching to scrolling, a reader who found stories in books rather than on screens, and a man who could spend days alone in the wilderness and return refreshed. According to an interview in 2021, Harald was described as a dedicated worker, someone who is responsible and energetic while remaining flexible and upbeat. His brothers, Torgeir and Olav, lived nearby and worked alongside him in Oslo’s tech and data sector. His large, close-knit family in Rauland still speak of him with pride.

The last known digital trace of Harald came around 2:40am on Friday, August 4 when his phone was either turned off or died. Family visited the home on Friday afternoon and throughout Saturday but their knocks went unanswered and eventually the police were informed. On Monday, the police arrived at the apartment and opened it to find that Harald was gone. He was believed to have left the apartment sometime Friday morning after the mobile phone shut off, but the reason for his abrupt departure is unknown.

A witness thought they observed Harald placing the suitcase into a small black SUV (possibly a BMW) before driving it away; however, this sighting has not been confirmed.

There were various leads that suggested Harald was traveling in the local area around Jar and may have been moving in the streets near the Hagabråten grillområde, a barbecue joint close to his apartment. He often frequented the basketball court at Eikeli High School and they thought he may have headed in that direction as well.

Police combed the larger Jar district, as well as the streets alongside the Lysakerelven River. Both manpower and K-9 units contributed to the search. The family worked tirelessly to keep Harald’s story alive, sharing updates and organizing search parties.

Multiple Victims?: No

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*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

Date Recovered: October 2025

Description: In October 2025, Harald’s remains were located by a hiker near Skutehøgda in Bærumsmarka in a local field.

The location—high in the hills he loved, not far from trails he walked countless times—offered a bittersweet closure. Police have not released details on cause of death, pending further investigation, but foul play is not suspected. Harald’s journey had continued to lead him where his spirit always belonged: in the quiet embrace of the Norwegian wilderness.

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Multiple Victims?: No

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*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means “sometime that year”.

Description: Possibly a black SUV (maybe a BMW) based on a witness’ testimony. That testimony has not apparently been confirmed.

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