Vigeland Sculpture Park Oslo – World’s largest sculpture park
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World’s largest sculpture park by a single artist
Vigeland Park is the world’s largest sculpture park by a single artist and the Vigeland Park is open around the clock throughout the year. The Vigeland Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Norway.
More than 200 sculptures
The unique sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland’s life work, with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron. Vigeland has also been responsible for the design and architectural design of the park that stretches over 75 acres. Vigeland Sculpture Park was mainly completed between 1939 and 1949.
Most of the sculptures are divided into 5 units along a 850 meter long axis: Main Portal, The Bridge with the children, The Fountain, The Monolith Plateau and The Wheel of Life.
The Vigeland Park is also an excellent place for relaxation, meeting friends and perhaps also a light packed lunch between visits to attractions in Oslo.
Map Vigeland Sculpture Park Oslo
R = Royal Castle in Oslo
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Getting to the Vigeland Sculpture Park Oslo
We recommend that you use the tram or walk as it is not too far from the Royal Castle. You may also look into the OsloPass, providing you free travel on public transport in Oslo.
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