Always a must- okay maybe NOT if you have been twice and in the last 7 years…read more.. But if it's your first time in Oslo especially give yourself at least 2 hours to walk all the way in and about, around and out. This is a classic outdoor sculpture garden all done by one man-so not common. Massive grounds. Beautiful park walk and fountains and views. Iconic place and I highly suggest you go to his small museum first so you can get more history on Gustav Vigeland and the evolution of the his 200 pieces turning into the "Frognerpark."

This is a sculpture garden filled with over 200 sculptures (and over 600 individual figures)…read moredesigned by Gustav Vigeland from 1940 to 1949. It seems to be known as both Frognerparken (Frogner Park) and Vigeland Park. I doubt you have ever seen anything like this. I am including lots of photos because it's impossible to describe what this is like. The focus of the sculptures is the cycle of life and this is literally shown as babies turn into children, who then turn into adolescents, adults, and old people, and eventually die -- as the circle continues. You will notice that the statues are very realistic and are not romanticized in the least. They are regular human beings. You will also notice, of course, that they are all naked. The purpose of this is to emphasize their humanity without relying on class or wealth that becomes more obvious when people wear clothes. This might make some people uncomfortable, but it is done without any intention of being erotic. The inspiration for Vigeland's work comes from Rodin's nude sculptures. However, the realistic human statues remind me of Pompei -- real human people caught in a fragment of time. That said, is it worth your time while in Olso? Absolutely! This will overwhelm your senses and be etched in your memory -- in a good way.

My relatives and parents wanted to take a stroll in a small public park. My cousin mentioned that…read moresvartdalsparken is very scenic and beautiful. We went through a small path that lead us to the entrance. There were picnic tables and lots of kids/families in the area. Once we went through the front, starts a small trail which is scenic. You might want to wear tennis shoes-you are entering a hiking trail that is not paved. There are small ponds you will pass. I believe at 1.5 miles you cross this bridge with a beautiful waterfall and an old abandoned building, which is worth the hike. These woods/hike is not strenuous, but I suggest you wear the proper footwear.

Cool park very relaxing and refreshing! Good place for picnic or just enjoy some nature in the…read morecity. Lots of interesting flowers and trees. Good spot.

As my friends and I were strolling through Oslo we came across this beautiful park. All of a sudden…read moreit transitioned from city to natural paradise. We spent hours walking around this free and perfectly manicured park. Throughout our adventure, not one piece of trash was spotted. They even have these robo-lawnmowers which were super cool. It was like a Roomba, but a lawnmower....we were mind blown. This part is extremely expansive but has a great layout. There are so many different areas, with a huge variety of plants. There are even several greenhouses towards the back of the property. Plus, it's beautiful! The absolute perfect place to have a picnic or go for a run. Good job Oslo!

This was a beautiful little hike with a lot of art to gaze at. There are a ton of sculptures to…read moreview that are all unique. You also get a beautiful view of Oslo that can't be beat. There's also an art installation that is only open on Sundays that is super cool. You can't take photos in there and really makes you stay in the moment while inside. So if you only have 1 day to see this park make it Sunday.

This is such a beautiful park in Oslo. There are so many different art installations, and they are…read moreall intertwined with the nature. If you are visiting from out of Norway, I highly suggest seeing this, even if you aren't that big into hiking or the outdoors. There is also a sky space and light exhibit that is open on Sunday's, so if you have a choice try and go then between 11:00 and 16:00, no photos are allowed but it's very relaxing.

For some reason this local gem is not in the Lonely planet. The hill, which requires approximately…read more1-1.5 hour hike one way, is a fantastic escape to the nature! The trail up goes mostly through the forest, however, once you get to the top, a fantastic view on Oslo will reveal itself! As this was my first time, I didn't find any specific path, just went up, till some kind soul advises me to follow blue marks on the trees, which you can do both on the way up and down.

The view is BEAUTIFUL, but the two paths leading up (and down) to the overlook are 1) not very…read morewell-maintained, 2) covered in LOOSE ROCK which you can't get your footing on, and 3) are VERRRRY STEEP. I have hiked all over the U.S. and never felt as unsafe as I did on this local trail. When you enter the park to hike to this viewpoint you have to CLIMB OVER AN ELECTRICAL FENCE, and GO THROUGH PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH 'NO TRESPASSING' signs. WTF? Not only that, but when you happen upon a beautiful pond in the middle of the forest the experience is quickly ruined by the fact that the path DOESN'T HAVE A BRIDGE but has A PILE OF UNCUT LOGS that MOVE when you step on them. This path is not maintained, is not welcoming, and is very dangerous at certain parts. Also, there are multiple spots where there are fallen trees HANGING OVER the path that could fall at any moment - I understand not wanting to interfere with nature's process, but isn't safety important at all? This simply would not pass in the U.S. - this trail would be deemed a YSD 2 or 3 trail and would not simply be labeled a hiking trail.