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Oslo - Frognerpark (Vigelandpark)

To the northwest of the city of Oslo, reached by way of Drammensveien and Frognerveien, lies the beautiful Frognerpark, also known as the Vigelandpark. The main entrance, with a wrought-iron gate, is in Kirkeveien. Within the park are several restaurants and a very popular open-air swimming pool.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Facilities
Restaurant or food service

Related Attractions

Charlie Chaplin Statue
Near Oslo's Frognerpark, in front of the Coliseum cinema (Fridtjof Nansensveien 6), can be seen a bronze statue of Charlie Chaplin (by Nils Aas, 1976).
Typical Visit
10 minutes
Municipal Museum
The Municipal Museum (Oslo Bymuseum; open in summer), housed in an old mansion, the Frogner Hovedgård, offers a survey of the history of Oslo from the 13th century to the present day, including transport and housing conditions.
Address
Municipal Museum
Frognerveien 67
N-0266 Oslo
Norway
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adultkr 50.00
Childkr 20.00
All values are in Norway Kroner
Transit
Bus: 20; Tram: 12, 15.
Typical Visit
1 hour
Vigeland Museum
Southwest of Oslo's Municipal Museum, beyond Halvdan Svartesgate, is the studio of the Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943), now a museum. In the tower is an urn containing Vigeland's ashes.
Address
Vigeland Museum
Nobelsgate 32
N-0268 Oslo
Norway
Hours
June 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 1 to May 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Close 16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Norwegian National Day (May 17)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Adultkr 50.00
Child 16 & underkr 25.00
Seniorkr 25.00
Child 7 & underFREE
All values are in Norway Kroner
Tips
Free admission annually from October 01 to March 31.
Transit
Bus: 20; Tram: 12, 15: Frognerparken.
Typical Visit
1 hour
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