Birkelunden, Heritage park in Grünerløkka, Norway.
Birkelunden is a rectangular park in Grünerløkka featuring a 1926 music pavilion and a 1928 pool as focal points. Mature trees shade the landscaped grounds and create distinct zones throughout the space.
The land was part of Aker municipality until 1858 when developer Thorvald Meyer acquired it and later donated the grounds to Oslo in 1882. This early gift shaped the formation of the modern park.
The park hosts weekly flea markets where you can browse books, clothing, kitchenware, and small furniture pieces from local vendors. These markets are woven into the weekly rhythm of the neighborhood and draw people from surrounding streets.
The park is served by tram routes 11, 12, and 18 plus bus line 30, all stopping nearby for easy access. Flat pathways make it simple to navigate on foot for most visitors.
In 2006, the park and fifteen surrounding blocks were designated a protected cultural environment, marking Norway's first urban heritage preservation of this kind. This recognition set a precedent for how cities protect their neighborhoods.
Location: Oslo Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.92710,10.76010
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04
Schleppegrells gate 15
124 m
Schleppegrells gate 14
49 m
Schleppegrells gate 20
110 m
Schleppegrells gate 5
106 m
Schleppegrells gate 10
37 m
Thorvald Meyers gate 27
81 m
Thorvald Meyers gate 25
71 m
Øvrefoss 9
120 m
Paulus' plass 6
101 m
Thorvald Meyers gate 23
93 m
Schleppegrells gate 12
33 m
Schleppegrells gate 3
122 m
Toftes gate 30
74 m
Schleppegrells gate 18
95 m
Thorvald Meyers gate 15
122 m
Toftes gate 29
59 m
Schleppegrells gate 13
108 m
Paulus' plass 5
119 m
Schleppegrells gate 7
89 m
Schleppegrells gate 8
38 m
Toftes gate 26
94 m
Thorvald Meyers gate 19
98 m
Thorvald Meyers gate 26
64 m
Schleppegrells gate 16
78 m
Toftes gate 32
80 m
Thorvald Meyers gate 17
115 m
Thorvald Meyers gate 28
48 m
Schleppegrells gate 2 c
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