Oslo Parks & Wildlife

Birkelunden is a park located in the Grünerløkka borough of Oslo. This rectangular park lies between the Paulus church and the Grünerløkka school and is surrounded by four streets and tall buildings. The park consists of several monuments, a music pavilion, and a small park pool to entertain visitors. Sometimes the park holds a market, concerts and festivals on Sundays.

Address: Seilduksgata 23B, 0553 Oslo, Norway.

Situated in the Grünerløkka district in Oslo, Sofienberg Park (Sofienbergparken) is a huge park covering about 180 acres. Sofienberg Park is one of the most popular parks in Oslo. Sofienberg Church is located inside the park and dates from 1877. It is also a favourite place for kids as the park has spacious playgrounds. The park attracts a large crowd, especially in the summer months, for barbeque.

Address: Sofienberggata 14, 0558 Oslo, Norway.

Skimore Oslo Summer Park (Skimore Oslo Sommerpark) is one of the biggest climbing parks in Scandinavia. The most exciting part of this park is the Tigerspranget or the 'The Tiger Leap', where you can experience the thrill of a 13-metre free-fall. This park is separated into nine trails, and all the necessary equipment is provided at the entry.

Address: Tryvannsveien 64, 0791 Oslo, Norway.

Skimore Oslo Winter Park (Skimore Oslo Alpinanlegg) has about 18 slopes and 11 lifts and is one of the largest skiing parks in the city. The park includes a terrain park, cruising slopes, an express lift in Wyller and slopes for beginners and children. The park is usually open during the winter months, from November to April.

Address: Tryvannsveien 64, 0791 Oslo, Norway.

St. Hanshaugen Park is positioned on the northern side of Oslo inside the St. Hanshaugen borough. It is one of the biggest public parks in the city and is a great place for walking and picnics. This park has a stage which is used for plays, music festivals, and other outdoor concerts. The park is a favourite local destination for holding summer parties.

Address: 0171 Oslo, Norway.

Frogner Park (Frognerparken) is located in the borough of Frogner, a part of the Frogner Manor. The sculpture area (referred as Vigeland Sculpture Park) of the park covers 80 acres and features 212 bronze and granite sculptures, bridges and fountains. The total area of the park is 110 acres and contains the famous Vigeland installation created by artist Gustav Vigeland.

Address: Kirkeveien, 0268 Oslo, Norway.

The stunning Ekebergparken Sculpture Park is a national heritage park in the southeast part of Oslo. The park is enclosed by the luscious scenery and has a wonderful art collection in its indoor museum. The museum offers public and private tours within its area of 25.5 acres. The park is the property of the City of Oslo, and the sculptures are owned by the Christian Ringnes instituted foundation, C Ludens Ringnes Foundation.

Address: Kongsveien 23, N-0193 Oslo, Norway.

Akerselva Environment Park (Akerselva Miljøpark) has sprung up along the Akerselva river (Akerselven river) in Oslo that flows through the Sagene, Grünerløkka, Nordre Aker, Oslo and Grønland districts. The river is surrounded by lush landscapes where many parks and nature trails have sprung up. The parks around the river serve as a green lung for the city and are great places to stroll.

Address: Akerselva, Oslo, Norway.

Palace Park (Slottsparken) is a 54 acres massive stretch of land surrounding the Royal Palace. Designed by Hans Ditlev Franciscus Linstow, the park was built during the early eighteenth century. The park is filled with lush green hills, creeks and aged trees. This park is a protected cultural monument and is open to the public all year around.

Address: Slottsplassen 1, 0010 Oslo, Norway.

Eidsvolls plass lies between the Karl Johans gate and Stortingsgata on the western side of the Parliament of Norway Building. The park was originally a marshy land, but later on, it was converted into a park. The park consists of a pool with a fountain which was nicknamed 'Spikersuppa (nail soup)' as it was funded by the Christiania Spigerverk (spikerverk means "nail factory") company.

Address: 0159, Oslo, Norway.

The Studenterlunden is situated next to Eidsvolls plass. The park is bordered by four streets: the Stortingsgata, Karl Johans gate, Universitetsgata and Frederiks gate. This park encloses the National Theatre, a popular performing arts destination in Oslo. This park also includes a beer garden, a musical pavilion and a large number of statues of renowned personalities.

Address: Johanne Dybwads plass, 0161 Oslo, Norway.

Oslo Reptilpark is an abode of over 50 species of reptiles, such as snakes, boa constrictors, poison dart frogs, chameleons and other lizards. It is a place to be on priority while travelling to Norway. This place organises a special event every Tuesday wherein the visitors get to see animals getting fed, and they can also meet the animals with the guidance of the volunteers. The experts in the park are prompt to assist the visitors in enjoying their adventures and experiences.

Address: St. Olav Gate 2, 0165 Oslo, Norway.