🌳 Oslo | For Ekebergparken

Ekebergparken, located on the hillside along the eastern coastline of Oslo, is easily accessible by tram from the city center, taking only about 15 minutes to reach the park entrance at the top. At the entrance of the park, there's a museum dedicated to the park itself, and a two-story building that houses a café. To the left of the entrance is a sculpture park. Unlike the Henie Onstad Art Center, the buildings in Ekebergparken are scattered throughout the hillside, so you'll come across delightful surprises with every few steps. Continuing up the slope along the coastline, there are several viewing platforms offering views of the Munch Museum, the Opera House, and the fjords in the distance. Heading right from the park entrance takes you into the forest, and deep into it, there's a platform with a dog park. It feels like the dogs who come here to play are incredibly happy, overlooking the stunning scenery. The dog park is quite spacious, allowing dogs who know each other to play together. Sitting here for an hour, basking in the sun and watching the dogs, feels like a healing experience for life. I only managed to visit the museum on my second visit when it was open. The museum provides an introduction to the history and species of the area. I learned two interesting tidbits: There are no oak trees in the entire Oslo region because the Norwegian shipbuilding industry has been thriving since ancient times, and oak trees have been over-harvested for shipbuilding. Also, the plate tectonics are truly fascinating; a long, long time ago, Norway was closer to the equator, and the area of Ekebergparken was right next to the ocean. Over the years, due to plate movements, Norway was crossed by the Arctic Circle, and Ekebergparken was surrounded by land, with only the Oslo fjord nearby. If you have the time, I highly recommend visiting this park. Spend half an hour exploring the museum and another half hour walking to the viewing platforms to check out the sculpture park. If you want to experience nature and go for a simple hike, there are nearby hiking trails where you can spend half a day. The hiking trails are also close to public transportation stops, so you can take a tram or a small train from further south back to the city center. #Oslo #Norway #citywalk #MyHiddenRoute #Photography #Aesthetics #Nordic #NordicLife #EuropeanLife #Outdoor #Park #Hiking #HikingTrail #NorwegianHiking #UrbanHike