Vigeland Park
Vigeland Park
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The Vigeland Park is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist, and is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions. The park is open to visitors all year round. The unique sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland's lifework with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Vigeland was also in charge of the design and architectural layout of the park. The Vigeland Park was mainly completed between 1939 and 1949. Most of the sculptures are placed in five units along an 850 meter long axis: The Main gate, the Bridge with the Children's playground, the Fountain, the Monolith plateau and the Wheel of Life.
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- Masood KDar es Salaam, Tanzania1,441 contributionsCommunicating SculpturesWe had a full day and a half in Oslo and being art lovers, we decided to visit this park. The park is big no doubt so it’s a bit of walk before you come to the first of the sculpture but the moment you come close to them, you immediately feel a connect. It for sure seems that the artist is communicating a message. The expression of each of the sculpture is amazing. Some of them are poses of daily lives, of mother playing with child, the father playing with the children, etc. Being the month of Feb, the lake was semi-frozen, as sheets of ice could be seen on the top layer of the lake. It’s a nice place to just hang around and breathe some fresh air and walk along the path admiring the artist’s hard work.Visited February 2020Written March 22, 2020
- Ingrid748Oslo, Norway79 contributionsA park for everyoneThis is one of Oslo’s top musts, especially in summertime, but also beautiful in winter time, just put on clothes and stay warm for a long stroll. Look at Vigeland’s amazing sculptures And pay extra attention to the symmetry of the park. Bring your own picnic, two restaurants in the park that are overpriced and overrated, much nicer and totally legal to bring your own and watch people as you get a grip of authentic Oslo living.Visited August 2019Written January 5, 2020
- DlaTrinidad and Tobago7 contributionsAmazing artThis park is amazing even in winter. A must see when visiting Oslo. We took a taxi because of the weather and lack of daylight. Taxi was expensive but we caught a tram not far from the park which was less expensive. The sculptures were absolutely beautiful with varying emotions. I loved it! Lovely cafe close by.Visited December 2019Traveled with friendsWritten January 13, 2020
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Cmeve
Sydney, Australia71 contributions
Jan 2020
We arrived just before dusk on January so managed a brief look at the statues including the large ones. The detail on the statues is amazing. More time was needed to explore the park some more but that will have to wait until next time. Worth a visit and easy to get there by public tram from centre or we went after Viking museum so got bus 31 then transfered to bus 20.
Written January 14, 2020
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irenereyrey
London, UK39 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
What a great park! The statues are incredible, the layout of the park is great and then add the amazing sky as the sun is setting... amazing. I made it from the park back to the harbour to catch more of the sun setting (I walk fast but know it’s possible).
The only thing that bothered me is yes, the statues are naked and no, public, you don’t need to touch all the penises. Even the grumpy baby. It’s probably why he’s grumpy. Wouldn’t you be?
The only thing that bothered me is yes, the statues are naked and no, public, you don’t need to touch all the penises. Even the grumpy baby. It’s probably why he’s grumpy. Wouldn’t you be?
Written January 26, 2020
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Aussie252
Perth, Australia306 contributions
Dec 2019
We walked for miles in the rain on the day we visited Vigeland ( our choice as we like to walk).What surprised us were the number of tourists out in the rain doing the same thing.
Vigeland is a vast park with many wonderful statues sculptures by Gustav Vigeland.
Vigeland is a vast park with many wonderful statues sculptures by Gustav Vigeland.
Written January 16, 2020
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Barry A
Colchester, UK1,153 contributions
Mar 2020
This park is full of statues from the artist Gustav Vigeland which are pretty weird featuring naked human figures such as a man juggling babies!
Worth while spending some time just trying to understand what substance the artist was on when he came up with these ideas. Be aware though that this park is not great unless you are able to climb the many steps and steep hill to get there. This is one of the must see attractions in Oslo though so worth the visit.
Worth while spending some time just trying to understand what substance the artist was on when he came up with these ideas. Be aware though that this park is not great unless you are able to climb the many steps and steep hill to get there. This is one of the must see attractions in Oslo though so worth the visit.
Written March 9, 2020
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Shailesh Joshi
Navi Mumbai, India118 contributions
Jun 2019
The Vigeland Park is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions. The park is huge and has more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. It is well maintained and has lots of tourists who throng the park. We spent quite a long time there admiring all the beautiful sculptures. Highly recommended.
Written January 25, 2020
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Angie S
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May 2023 • Friends
We went on a beautiful day and enjoyed a nice walk through the park. We also found the cafe and were able to order coffee and beer - pastries and ice cream also offered. The sculptures were great to see and I would recommend adding this to an Oslo itinerary for visitors. We were able to easily take transit to the park from the city center.
Written May 22, 2023
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jackirmic
Austinmer, Australia668 contributions
Jan 2020
We loved this park. We visited during the day in January and really enjoyed learning how it came about and the meaning of the sculptures. Standing in one area can you experience the design and how it can create an echo. We then went back in the following evening after snow had fallen and a clear sky. Photographing the statues with stars in the sky and snow on the ground was magical. Would highly recommend a visit. It is easy to get to by tram. The tram stop is right at the front gates. The gates are open 24 hours. We were so taken with the statues and the artist we bought the book that has recently been translated into English. It helped us appreciate this park even further.
Written February 16, 2020
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ozzie5melbourne
Melbourne473 contributions
Feb 2020
We previously knew nothing about the sculptor, but really enjoyed the huge statues with their emotionality and feeling of fluidity. The park is very large and easy to access by public transport. It’s a great free thing to do in very expensive Oslo.
Written February 24, 2020
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CAM
London, UK365 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We got a tram ride to Frogner Park to see the Vigeland installation, which is the centrepiece of this beautiful park. Some of the sculptures made us smile (angry boy & dancing woman) and others left us similarly bemused (clamouring babies and the monolith). Neo-fascist poses were definitely a feature.
Written February 18, 2020
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mkk900
Fort Lauderdale, FL86 contributions
Jul 2019
Vigeland Park’s incredible statuary is a sight to behold. We were there at dusk in late July. The walk toward the fountains between the magnificent statues carved by Vigeland and his students are a beautiful study of the phases of life from birth to death. I’ve never seen anything quite so compelling in a public venue. It is a must do stop on any visit to Oslo.
Written February 11, 2020
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Dodi P
Rio Vista, CA1 contribution
How far from the cruise port, walking distance?
isabel schneidermd
Kapellen, Belgium73 contributions
NO, Vigeland is outside Oslo city. You can take a tram line 12 (takes about 20 minutes), or a bus line 31 (takes about 30mins). The price is about 4€. A taxi will take you in 8 mins for about 20€. Enjoy!
Shouldivisit
London, UK10 contributions
This may be a silly question, but are all the parks in Oslo (including this sculpture park) free to enter or do you have to pay?
Norvaltravel
London, UK56 contributions
Hi,
Parks are free but museums aren’t. They are pricey.
Hope this helps.
dsim
Singapore, Singapore138 contributions
Hi,
I plan to visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park on a Sunday in June.
The plan is to take Tram 12 from Jernbanetorget to Vigelandsparken. Ticket information on ruter.no says - adult fare is NOK 36/way (NOK56/way if buy ticket onboard)
Is there a possibility to buy two single-journey tickets at Jerbanetorget ticket office at one time; activate one for the going route, and only active the other one during the return trip when I am onboard tram #12 travelling the other direction returning to Jerbanetorget?
Interestingly, I read that it is not possible to buy tickets on trams and metro carriages. One must either buy a ticket beforehand - which is what I planned to do as described above. I realise that it is not possible to activate a ticket onboard a "metro", ... is it then possible to active a ticket onboard a "tram" then ?
Thanks,
dsim
Lill-Karin
Oslo, Norway622 contributions
Hello, and welcome to Oslo, Norway.
Inside every door at bus and tram there is a machine for you to scan your ticket to activate it.
If you use Metro, there is machines for activating the ticket when you enter the metro area.
You use the same ticket for bus, tram and metro. And the fare is the same.
A extra tip for you is to by a 24hour ticket and also take a trip on Oslo Ferry going from Aker Brygge to Hovedoya, Langoyene or Gressholmen. The Oslo Ferry to these islands is the same ticket at bus, tram and metro :)
Regards from Lill
I will visit oslo on 4 jan (ferry fr copenphagen.) And leaving on 5 jan for NIN. Ferry and train already booked. Just got to know the vigeland park is close on monday. Very dissappointed. Is there any part of the vigeland still allow to visit eventhough it is close?
Ljubomir D
Bosnia and Herzegovina237 contributions
Do not know
Katherine Z
1 contribution
How close can I park to the sculpture area?
Geir F
Stor-Elvdal Municipality, Norway43 contributions
Answer from Swenija is nearly accurate. In weekdays you won't have a problem finding a place nearby, on either side of the park. Maximum walking distance is 500 meter. Enjoy!
flor23marco
8 contributions
Hola buenas viajamos a Oslo en marzo nos podriais decir desde la estación central q transporte deberÃamos coger para ir a vigeland Park por favor gRacias
Anni411
Eschweiler, Germany78 contributions
Just use one of the Hop on- Hop off busses. They will take you straight to Vigeland Park!
is it safe to visit at the evning. light ?
MNB55
Greater Sydney, Australia91 contributions
Absolutely safe, all hours all places.
How long is recommended to visit the park?
TorKr
Asker, Norway339 contributions
Some walk through in 30 minutes, some spend a day. It is entirely up to you if you want to rush through like a bunch of tourists on a guided tour or bring your lunch, play with the kids, look at the other visitors, take photos, take more photos and see this really gorgeous park as it should be seen is up to you. I'm there a couple of times a year, my last visit was some 4 hours.
spanner74
Preston, UK403 contributions
The photos of the statues in Vigelandsparken look the same as Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park? But they are not the same place? Where will we find the statues? (especially the totem pol style one!)
zolide
Oslo, Norway19 contributions
Vigelandsparken is correct. It is located near Majorstuen. Bus and tram stop right ouside and every Oslo inhabitant know where it is. Welcome to Oslo.
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- (0.74 mi) Saga Hotel Oslo
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- Restaurants near Vigeland Park:
- (0.34 mi) Restaurant A L'aise
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