Parks🌳

Torshovdalen

A long green valley rolling downhill from Torshov with a clear line of sight to the fjord — locals' pick for sledding in winter and long evening picnics in June.

Sofienbergparken

Grünerløkka's living room — the lawn where the whole neighborhood lands on the first warm day of the year, with engangsgrill smoke and someone's speaker until the sun gives up.

Slottsparken

The Royal Palace's open park — no fences, no tickets, just 54 acres of old trees and lawns where Karl Johan ends. The changing of the guard happens daily at 1:30pm.

St. Hanshaugen park

The hilltop park the neighborhood is named after — winding paths, a pond, and one of the best free views of the city from the pavilion at the top. Bring coffee from Ullevålsveien below.

Botanisk hage

Two hundred years of botany in the middle of Tøyen — 150 acres of themed gardens, Victorian palm houses and quiet lawns. Free, open daily from 7am, and never crowded on weekday mornings.

Frognerparken

Frogner Park is the city's biggest, anchored by the Vigeland sculpture installation. Easy place to spend a slow afternoon.

free · sculpture · outdoor · summer

Flower picking at Abildsø

Flower picking offers a peaceful break from the city with a simple and satisfying activity.

outdoor · summer · nature · calm