Ekeberg Museum
Museum & Gift Shop
The Ekebergparken Museum and shop is situated in Lund’s hus, a white Swiss style villa close to the Ekebergparken tram stop.
Exhibition on the natural and cultural heritage of the Ekerberg area
Guide book about the Ekeberg park
Art books
Gifts / souvenirs
Map / info
Coffee / snacks
Free entry
The exhibitions give insight into the history and nature of the area. Here you will find our museum, visitor centre, as well as our administration offices.
This is often the meeting point for all guided tours in the Sculpture park. Come by for a coffee, simple snack, and information on the park. We also sell products by local designers, see list below for some of our collaborators.
About Ekebergparken
Experience beautiful nature and unique history interacting with art at an international level. Ekebergparken is a public park in Oslo, located in Ekebergåsen with a view of the city and fjord. The park is free to visit and open to the public around the clock, all year round.
A public park with a long history
Ekebergparken is a public sculpture and cultural heritage park, measuring app. 63 acres of the hill surrounding Oslo to the east. The park is the result of a cooperation between Oslo Municipality and C. Ludens Ringnes Foundation. The initiative to establish the park came from real estate investor and philanthropist, Christian Ringnes. The park is financed by C. Ludens RIngnes Foundation, and has been open to the public since September 2013. Back then, the collection numbered 31 unique works of art. Today, the park features 49 artworks.
Operations and maintenance
The Ludens Ringnes Foundation has operational responsibility for the park for 50 years from its opening in 2013. The City of Oslo owns the land, and all maintenance and operations are carried out in accordance with the zoning plan agreed between the municipality and the foundation.
During winter, the park can be slippery. We recommend bringing ice grips. Ekebergparken is a public woodland area, and all visits to the park are at your own risk. Our operations team clears and grits the main paths in the park to the best of their ability, and in accordance with the park's zoning plan. With regard to the park's woodland areas, there are strict regulations governing how the area may be maintained. Out of consideration for the preservation of the park's forest floor, nature, and biodiversity, we are not able to grit within the woodland areas themselves.
Would you like to report an issue in the park? Get in touch with us!
We greatly appreciate engagement from the public and hope that everyone will help us look after our wonderful park area, so that it remains a pleasant place for all to enjoy.
Guides
Our art guides are all highly skilled and hold degrees either in art history or fine arts. They are all trained by the park and have extensive knowledge of both the park’s art collection and the vast cultural history of the area.
Accessibility
Our main round is on gravel roads, and is the most universally accessible route in the park. It provides good access to many of the artworks in the collection. However, there are a number of artworks located on forest paths outside of the gravel roads. The park is also located on a steep hill.
The museum in Lund's House has an elevator, and an inclined plane in the entrance area. In the museum you may borrow a stool. We do not, unfortunately, have wheelchairs for borrowing. Do not hesitate to contact us on info@ekeberparken.com for assistance when planning your visit.
Ekebergparken is a public forest area, and all roaming happen at the visitor´s own risk. During the winter season, we continously maintain the main roads at our best capability, and in keeping with the regulation plan for the area, issued by Bymiløetaten. We must always consider the conditions and keeping of the forest floor, nature and biological diversity - which means we simply cannot sprinkle gravel in forest areas.
Opening hours
The Sculpture park
Open to the public around the clock, all year round and free to visit.
Ganzfeld & Skyspace
Open every Sunday for free public tours between 11:00-16:00. More information
Museum and shop
Open Tuesday - Sunday: 11:00 - 16:00
Monday: closed
Please note: some of the artworks have their own opening hours and limited accessibility due to seasons. More information
Is it free to visit the park?
Yes.
How do I get to the park?
Tram lines 13 and 19 go to the tram stop Ekebergparken, which is the nearest public transport point to our museum, just a couple of minutes' walk away. It is also possible to approach from above, from Ekebergsletta, or via Jomfrubråtveien.
Can I walk from the city center to Ekebergparken?
Yes, from Gamlebyen and the roundabout at Konows gate, Kjærlighetsstien (the Love Path) leads up the hillside. You can also walk up Kongsveien from here. These are the steepest sections of the park, and Kjærlighetsstien can be slippery in winter. Allow plenty of time if you choose these routes.
Parking
Two car parks available with limited access: infront of the Ekeberg Restaurant and at Rodetomta (first right after turning from Kongsveien)
We use Autopay by Onepark. Information about rates can be found on the payment machines located by the parking area.
For faults with a payment machine or other enquiries, contact Onepark on phone: +47 228 49 200.
W.C.
The small white building opposite of Karlsborg Spiseforretning houses public toilets, open 24-7.
Entrance fee: NOK 20,- (payment by credit/debit/mastercard).
The museum has an HC toilet available, that may be used within the opening hours of the museum.
Do you have a map of the park
Yes, maps are available for purchase in the museum shop. The map is also available here on the website.
When is Skyspace open?
We offer free guided tours on Sundays between 11:00 and 16:00. Private tours and Sessions can be booked throughout the year.