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Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo (Norway): visitor information and tickets


Stone sculpture of entwined human figures in a park. A woman walks nearby. Fountain and lush green landscape in the background. Cloudy sky.


Vigeland Sculpture Park is the sculpture installation inside Frognerparken in Oslo, with more than 200 works by Gustav Vigeland. It is best for travelers who want an outdoor walk with major photo stops, without needing a timed entry slot.


Last updated: 2026


Vigeland Sculpture Park facts for visitors: Quick overview and key details


Quick overview

  • Best for: outdoor art walk, first-time Oslo visitors, low-cost plans

  • Typical time needed: 45 to 120 minutes, longer if combining with the museum

  • Where it is: inside Frognerparken, west of central Oslo

  • Cost: the park is free and open 24/7


Key facts

  • The park has more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland, in granite, bronze, and wrought iron. See the official park description on the Vigeland Museum and Park website.

  • Official visitor info confirms the park is free and always open, 24/7, including at night. See the Vigeland Park FAQ.

  • Top anchors on the main route are The Bridge (with Sinnataggen), The Fountain, The Monolith, and The Wheel of Life. The Visit Norway listing summarizes these highlights.

  • Public transport: the FAQ recommends tram 12 or 15 or bus 20 to the stop Vigelandsparken. Confirm routes in the Ruter journey planner.

  • Wheelchair note: there are no ramps to the Monolith platform, and parts of the park are packed gravel. See the accessibility Q&A in the official FAQ.

  • Cycling is not allowed on the main axis of the park. This is stated in the official FAQ.

  • Toilets and on-site basics: Frognerparken has public toilets and food options, according to the Oslo municipality Frognerparken page.

  • If you want indoor context (plaster models and the artist’s studio building), the nearby museum is a separate paid visit. See Vigeland Museum visitor information.


Vigeland Sculpture Park visitor information for planning fast

The simplest plan is to treat the park as an outdoor walk with one clear route, then decide on the day if the museum is worth adding. For broader trip logistics, see Oslo travel information and the practical overview of Oslo public transport.


Tickets and how to book without wasting time


There are no tickets for the park itself, because Vigeland Sculpture Park is free and open all year. If you see “tickets” in search results, they usually refer to:

  1. Guided tours, which are optional and run by operators. The Vigeland Museum notes it does not conduct private tours in the park, and suggests contacting VisitOSLO for guided tours. See Vigeland Museum tour information and the VisitOSLO guided tour listing.

  2. Vigeland Museum tickets, which cover the museum building, not the park. For current prices and opening hours, use Vigeland Museum visitor information.

If you are landing in Oslo and want to avoid first-day friction, it helps to pre-plan your arrival route using Oslo airport to city center logistics. If you are still shaping the wider trip, start with the Norway hub page.


Opening hours and best time to visit


The park is open 24 hours a day, all year, with no entry control. The practical “hours pattern” is simple: you can visit whenever you have daylight, and timing mainly affects crowding and photo light.

Seasonal note: summer has the highest visitor numbers, while winter can mean icy paths and snow on steps. Timing matters because the main axis (Bridge to Monolith) can feel crowded mid-day in peak periods, and early morning or late afternoon usually gives calmer movement and better contrast on the sculptures.

If you are pairing the park with indoor time, check museum hours on the day you go via Vigeland Museum visitor information.


How to get there


Vigeland Sculpture Park sits inside Frognerparken. The most predictable approach is public transport, then a short walk from the stop.

If you are staying central and relying on trams and buses, the ticket and zone basics are covered in Oslo (Norway): Public transport travel information.


What you actually do inside (route logic + highlights)


Most first-time visitors follow the main axis because it connects the park’s best-known works with minimal navigation.

A practical route is to enter through one of the main entrances, then walk toward the wrought-iron gates and continue to The Bridge, where Sinnataggen (The Angry Boy) is located. From there, keep moving toward The Fountain, then up to The Monolith platform, and finish at The Wheel of Life.

The trade-off: sticking to the main axis gives the highest “sight-per-minute” return, but it can also be the busiest stretch. If you want calmer space, use the main axis for the key works, then take a side loop through Frognerparken lawns and paths before you exit.

If you want an indoor anchor museum the same day, pair this visit with MUNCH Museum, Oslo and keep transfer time realistic.


How long to plan (short, standard, longer)


Short: plan about 45 to 60 minutes if you only want the main axis highlights and a few photo stops.

Standard: plan 90 to 120 minutes for the Bridge, Fountain, Monolith, Wheel of Life, plus one slower loop back through Frognerparken.

Longer: plan 2 to 3 hours if you also visit the museum, or if you want a picnic-style break. Frognerparken facilities and basics are summarized by Oslo municipality. For another low-stress Oslo add-on on a different day, see Oscarshall, Oslo (Norway): visitor information and tickets.


Accessibility, families, constraints


Accessibility is mixed because it is an outdoor park with varied surfaces. The official FAQ states there are no ramps to reach the Monolith platform, and notes that some areas are packed gravel while others are asphalt and stone that are more suitable for wheelchairs. See the Vigeland Park FAQ.

For families, the park works well as a flexible outdoor stop. The Bridge and Fountain areas are easy to dip in and out of, and Frognerparken has family-friendly areas such as playgrounds listed by Oslo municipality.

Not ideal for: visitors who need step-free access to elevated viewpoints around the Monolith, or anyone who struggles on gravel surfaces.


Rules, security, surprises


Vigeland Sculpture Park is an open public space, so the “security model” is mostly normal city-park behavior rather than airport-style checks.

Two rules that change planning:

  • Cycling is not allowed on the main axis of the park, per the official FAQ.

  • Touching sculptures is strongly discouraged, and the FAQ notes the Angry Boy’s hand is shiny because visitors touch it. See the official FAQ section on Sinnataggen.

Drone note: Oslo has restricted airspace in places, and drone flying can require permits and checks. Use the Civil Aviation Authority guidance on no-drone zones and the Avinor drone map before flying.


Costs and money on site


The park is free.

Costs usually come from what you add around it:

Exchange rate used for EUR conversions (checked once for planning): 1 EUR = NOK 11.542 (Norges Bank, 23 January 2026).


Practical tips that actually change the day


  • Go early morning or late afternoon if you want fewer people on the Bridge and around the Monolith.

  • Use the Ruter journey planner right before departure, service changes can affect tram and bus timing.

  • If you need step-free movement, plan your route around flatter paths and treat the Monolith steps as a view-from-below stop.

  • Keep hands off the sculptures, the official FAQ explains why touching causes wear.

  • Combine the park with one indoor anchor on the same day, for example MUNCH Museum, Oslo, if the weather turns.

  • If you are continuing to other Oslo days, align transfers and ticketing with Oslo travel information.


FAQ


Is Vigeland Sculpture Park free? Yes, it is free. The park is run as a public Oslo city park and is always open. See the official FAQ.


What are the Vigeland Park opening hours? It is open 24/7 all year. There is no gate or timed entry. See the Visit Norway listing.


How do I get to Vigelandsparken by tram or bus? Take tram 12 or 15 or bus 20 to the stop called Vigelandsparken. Confirm your best route using the Ruter journey planner.


Where is Sinnataggen (The Angry Boy)? It is on The Bridge inside the sculpture park. The official FAQ describes the location.


Can you reach the Monolith with a wheelchair? Partly, but not fully. The official FAQ states there are no ramps to the Monolith platform and it is surrounded by steps, though it is possible to get quite close. See the Monolith accessibility Q&A.


Is cycling allowed in Vigeland Sculpture Park? Not on the main axis. The official FAQ states cycling is not allowed on the main axis of the park.


Can you touch the sculptures? It is better not to. The official FAQ explains that frequent touching wears down the bronze and the original modeling details, using Sinnataggen’s shiny hand as the example. See the official FAQ.


How many sculptures are in the park? More than 200. This is stated in the official FAQ and the official park description.


Is there an audio guide or app for the park? No, not at present. The official FAQ states there is no audio guide or app.


How long does it take to walk through Vigeland Park? About 45 to 120 minutes for most visitors. The time depends on how many photo stops you make and whether you add side paths through Frognerparken.


Where are toilets and food options nearby? Frognerparken has public toilets and food options such as a café and restaurant. See the Oslo municipality Frognerparken page.

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