Vigeland Park, sometimes also called Frogner Park, is not just a green space. It is the largest sculpture park in the world created by a single artist. That artist was Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943), who devoted the last two decades of his life to this project. He was not only responsible for the sculptures but also for the design of the park itself, including its layout, the bridges, fountains, and gardens.

The city of Oslo made a special deal with Vigeland. He would donate all his work to the city, and in return, the city promised to build a permanent exhibition space for his art. It was an ambitious agreement, but the result is one of Norway’s greatest cultural treasures.

Vigeland himself never saw the park completely finished, as he died before its full completion. Yet his detailed plans allowed others to carry out his vision. Today, the park is home to over 200 sculptures, all made in bronze, granite, or wrought iron, and it is open every day of the year, free for everyone.

My Travel Blog Article for this visit is here: Vigeland’s Park of Human Stories and My Oslo Finale https://shanomag.com/2025/09/24/vigelands-park-of-human-stories-and-my-oslo-finale/