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Norway is known for some of the best scenery in the world and a small sampling of this can be found at the popular Frogner Park in Oslo.

They park is spread over a large area and represents the life’s work of famous Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Not only was he involved with the park’s architectural setting and layout but he also created a set of 212 full-sized sculptures that tower over the park today.

The park’s magnificent wrought-iron gates and bronze and granite sculptures are designed in clusters across six sections. These massive, detailed structures depict the various stages of the human life cycle, representing different moods and ages, life and death. The most popular sculptures here include the Angry Boy, the Monolith and the Wheel of Life.  If the art in the park impresses you, be sure to head to the Frogner Museum. Situated within the ground perimeter, this museum stocks up on some of the sculptor’s other well known works.

Along with a number of sculptures, the park is also known for its many visitors. On any given sunny day you’ll find it teeming with locals and tourists alike. Small picnic basket set up within no time; kites and footballs make for common accessories; and little kids run around in wild, jubilant circles, climbing and hanging from the sculptures with glee.