Frogner Park (Frognerparken)

The basics

Frogner Park is arguably the city’s most popular attraction. The on-site Vigeland Sculpture Park, found in Frogner’s central core, contains more than 200 sculptures depicting the human condition, and is one of the most beloved sculpture parks in the world. Even if you stop here planning to tour the sculptures alone, you’re likely to be drawn into spending more time in the surrounding gardens and trails.

Nearly every Oslo city tour will stop at Frogner Park and will include detail on its sites and history—it was once part of Frogner Manor, which dates back to 1750. The manor is open in summer for guided and self-guided tours.

Things to know before you go

• Frogner Park, including the Vigeland Sculpture Park, is free and open 24/7.

• The Vigeland Museum, housed in the home and studio of Gustav Vigeland, is on the southern edges of the park.

• Restrooms are located at the entrance to the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Frogner Park’s center.

How to get there

Most visitors will travel via public transportation to Frogner Park: if you take either tram 12 or 15, disembark at the Vigelandsparken stop; Majorstuen is the nearest subway stop, a couple blocks from the eastern edges; or there are numerous bus routes that serve the park, depending on your starting point. Taxis and rideshares are an option, too.

When to get there

The park is open 24/7, all year round. Truly, there’s no bad time to get there—even on sunny afternoons, when the park can be quite busy. Sunset, however, can be a lovely time, especially around the main fountain and rose gardens, and crowds tend to dissipate by evening.

The Vigeland mystique

The Vigeland Sculpture Park is the world’s largest sculpture park created by a sole artist. Gustav Vigeland’s depiction of the human condition is highly regarded—the statues are naked, yet tasteful; stoic, yet emotional. Of the 200+ sculptures, look for the famous Sinnataggen (Angry Boy), The Monolith, and The Wheel of Life.