Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
1. Enter the Park from Kirkeveien:
For an illustrated guide and fine
souvenir, pick up the 75-kr book in the Visitors Center (Besøkssenter) on your
right as you enter. The modern cafeteria has sandwiches (indoor/outdoor seat-
ing, daily 9:00-20:30, shorter hours Sun and off-season), plus books, gifts,
and WCs. Look at the statue of Gustav Vigeland (hammer and chisel in hand,
drenched in pigeon poop) and consider his messed-up life. He lived with his
many models. His marriages failed. His children entangled his artistic agenda.
He didn't age gracefully. He didn't name his statues, and refused to explain
their meanings. While those who know his life story can read it clearly in the
