St. Hanshaugen
St. Hanshaugen is one of Oslo's largest parks, just north of the city centre. It is a popular recreational area, great for walks and with a view over the city from the top of the hill.
It was originally a bare rock hill. In the 1840s the name St. Hanshaugen ("midsummer hill") came into use, as the hill was a popular place for midsummer celebrations. In 1855 it was decided that parts of the hill was to be planted, and a big part of the hill was turned into a park in the next 30 years. The park also got a park keeper house, an artificial creek and a pavilion on the square Festplassen, and the park was expanded. Through the years, a number of statues were also placed in the park. In 1936, the park got an open-air café on Festplassen - the square on top of the hill - which is still a popular summer café today.
- Address:
- Ullevålsveien / Geitmyrsveien
- Postal code:
- 0171 Oslo
Facilities
- General facilities
paddling pool - Nature and terrain
grass area, hiking area, mixed forest, view - Restaurant category
outside dining area
Transport
- Bus
- No.37 > Colletts gate/St. Hanshaugen
Distance
- City centre
- 1,5 km
