Frognerparken [Vigelandsanlegget] - Oslo

Frognerparken - Is a public park located in the borough of Frogner in Oslo, Norway, and is historically part of Frogner Manor. The manor house is located in the south of the park, and houses the Oslo City Museum. Frogner Park contains, in its present centre, the well-known Vigeland installation -a permanent sculpture installation created by Gustav Vigeland between 1924 and 1943. The sculpture park consists of over 200 sculptures as well as larger structures such as bridges and fountains.  It is close to the old mission home that was used when Dad served his first mission to Norway.
entrance to Vigeland museum

monolith with Oslo Domkirke in the background


fountain in middle of park





Monolith took over 14 years to sculpt and 3 other sculptures assisted Vigeland in it's creation - each figure symbolizing the struggle to get to the top in life

sun dial

Wheel of Life


Gustav Vigeland
Mom says it just goes to show you if you stand outside naked the birds will poop on you.  He isn't naked himself but he sculpted all the ones in the park.















The Fountain is one of the park’s most notable sights, a magnificent structure surrounded by 20 statues, each representing a different stage of human life, from childhood to death.













angry boy




















The Circle of Life

home across from old mission home

Drammenveien 96G - Old Mission Home









Interesting archetectural buildings and homes around Oslo



Manhole cover depicting lady justice

Oslo YSA  picnic


playing kubb


















National Theatre

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