Ankerbrua

Ankerbrua crosses the Akerselva River, connecting Oslo city center with the Grünerløkka district through a granite structure featuring Art Nouveau patterns.

Built in 1926 to replace an 1874 wooden bridge, this granite construction emerged after several landslides made the previous structure unstable.

The bridge displays four bronze sculptures created by Dyre Vaa in 1937, depicting characters from Norwegian folklore at each corner.

Multiple bus and tram routes provide access to the bridge, which functions as a primary connection point for pedestrians exploring both sides of Oslo.

Each corner sculpture represents specific folklore characters: White-Bear-King-Valemon, Per Gynt, Katie Woodencloak, and Veslefrikk with his fiddle.

Location: Oslo Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.91833,10.75639

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45