Fridtjof-Nansen-Park, Public park in Liesing, Austria
Fridtjof-Nansen-Park is a public green space in Liesing featuring expansive lawns, walking paths, and recreation areas including climbing towers and courts for football, basketball, and beach volleyball. The grounds also provide a skate park, table tennis tables, drinking fountains, and designated dog areas.
The site was originally a quarry extracting Atzgersdorf sandstone until 1956, after which it served as a landfill before transformation into a park. The conversion to green space occurred in 1963 as part of urban expansion efforts.
The park carries the name of Norwegian zoologist, polar explorer, and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen, commemorated through a monument within the grounds. Visitors experience this tribute while enjoying the recreational spaces dedicated to his legacy.
The park remains open throughout the year and provides public fitness equipment accessible to visitors of all abilities. During winter months, exercise caution on sloped areas as they can become slippery.
Local residents take advantage of the park's natural slopes for sledding during winter, earning it the local nickname Rodelberg. This seasonal activity has established the location as a gathering spot when snow arrives.
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