Frognerelva - hike along the river

Frognerelva is one of the 11 rivers that flow through Oslo. The water comes from Sognsvann, but the Frognerelva starts at Frøen where Gaustadbekken and Sognsvannsbekken flow together, and ends in Frognerkilen. It is seven kilometers long. Much of it is laid in culverts, but some parts are open. The most beautiful part runs from the entrance to Øvre Frognerdam through Vigelandsparken and Frognerparken and down to Skøyen. In this section there is a hiking trail along the river.

Øvre and Nedre Frognerdam are part of the Frognerelva. The picture above shows the waterfall in Frognerelva after Nedre Frognerdam.

The entrance to the Frognerelva in Øvre Frognerdam

Upper Frognerdam seen from the bridge with the many sculptures

Lower Frognerdam seen from the bridge

Lower Frognerdam seen from the south side

Frognerelva below Nedre Frognerdam

Although in most places you have the feeling of being in a forest, it is a short distance to the buildings on both sides. Here are many stately mansions in one of the city's most fashionable and expensive areas.

While you are on a trip along the Frognerelva, you should also take in the beautiful Vigelandsparken with all the wonderful sculptures in granite, wrought iron and bronze by the sculptor Gustav Vigeland. The sculptures are the result of 40 years of work. Read more about Vigelandsparken here (https://www.turideer.com/post/vigelandsparken-grønn-kunstlunge-i-oslo).

Bridge with sculptures in Vigelandsparken, including the famous Sinnataggen

Sculpture in Vigelandsparken

Vigelandsparken with the iconic works Fontenen and Monolitten

One of the many red benches in Frognerparken

Frognerparken is the largest park in Oslo's inner city. Vigelandsparken is located in the middle of Frognerparken. There are three places to eat in Frognerparken: "Anne på Landet" which has simple, home-made organic food. Café Vigeland, which has freshly baked baked goods, and Herregårdskroen, which has à la carte and a great view of Holmenkollen.

Cafeteria Anne på Landet in Frognerparken

The route starts at the entrance to Frognerparken next to Frognerbadet. In Frognerparken and Vigelandsparken there are hiking trails i all directions. Follow one of them down to the pond next to Frognerbadet. Then just follow the Frogner River on footpaths past Øvre and Nedre Frognerdam and continue down the left side of the river until you reach Skøyen where the river enters a culvert.

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Outing of the week: Hike along the river - Frognerelva

Suitable for: Everyone. Prams and wheelchairs are fine.

Length: The river course through Frognerparken and Vigelandsparken is approx. 800 meters. The river course from Nedre Frognerdam to Skøyen is approx. 700 metres, a total of 1.5 km.

Getting there: The easiest way is to take the subway to Majorstuen station. From Majorstuen, head west towards the Colosseum Cinema. Go past the cinema on the left. This road leads straight to the entrance to Frognerbadet. The entrance to Frognerparken is slightly to the right of this. It is approx. 500 meters to walk from Majorstuen subway station to Frognerparken.

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