If Oslo is on the itinerary of your next vacation, don’t miss out on visiting Vigeland Park, the sculpture hub inside Frogner Park. With a generous spread of more than 200 figures, all made by Gustav Vigeland himself, this place is considered the city’s epicentre of art. In this sightseeing trip by Oslo Guidebureau, you will get to gaze at the maestro’s extraordinary work while enjoying a relaxing stroll.
Situated at the centre of the city, this open-air sculpture park is an integral part of the older Frogner Park . A guide will greet you at the gates of the main entrance from Kirkeveien, and from here, you will embark on a walking tour to witness incredible pieces of art. Your guide will take you around the magnificent statuettes that Gustav Vigeland carved during the period between 1924 and 1943.
As you pass through the carvings made in granite, bronze, and cast iron, the guide will share details about the significance of each one emphasising their key aspects and artistic qualities. Since your guide can communicate fluently in Norwegian and English, you will be able to relate to and grasp much information about what you see on this sightseeing tour.
Be it the gigantic The Monolith or the iconic The Bridge, Vigeland Park will have you pondering about human life, which is the essence of almost all the monuments here. The intricate details of emotions and expressions in the statues will give you an insight into the sculpting techniques used during and before the early 1900s. Bringing your little ones along on this tour will be a win-win as you will together get to experience art of an exquisite form in the serene ambience of the vast estate.