Parks in Oslo

Popular parks in Oslo

Popular parks in and around the city centre

• Frognerparken, including Vigelandsparken Sculpture Park. Facilities: Playground, dog park, restaurant, public restrooms.
• St. Hanshaugen. Facilities: Playground, outdoor gym equipment, restaurant, public rest rooms. Outdoor cinema on occasion. A great view of Oslo at the very top.
• Sofienbergparken. Facilities: Playground, public restrooms.
• Kontraskjæret is located right by Akershus Festning just above the Oslo Fjord. This park is commonly used as a venue for outdoor concerts.
• Kubaparken. Located on both sides of Akerselva river by Alexander Kiellands plass and Grünerløkka. Facilities: Pavilion with events such as movie screenings, political demonstrations and concerts.
• Stensparken. Facilities: playgrounds, a great view of downtown Oslo and a skating rink in the winter. A seasonal café serves food and drinks in the summer.
• Klosterenga: A sculpture park alongside a brook in the old town. The sculptures are made by local artist Bård Breivik.

Other green spaces

• Holmenparken. Often used by locals to celebrate Summer Solstice. Facilities: Playground, outdoor gym, lawn for activities . The park has a pond that can be used for both fishing and swimming.
• Ekebergsletta. A large area containing several fields, wooded areas and recreational parks such as a mini golf park, and a stable and petting zoo. There is also a sculpture park with a beautiful view of Oslo and the fjord. The latter includes sculptures from many different artists, including a Skyspace by James Turrell.
• Bjerkedalen park: An award-winning park with many facilities, such as: a ball court, a beach volleyball court, an outdoor barbeque grill, a café, a public restroom, a pond, an ice skating rink during winter and a brook.

See the complete list of municipal parks in Oslo (in Norwegian)