Stensparken, Public park in Fagerborg district, Oslo, Norway.
Stensparken is an elongated hilltop park in the Fagerborg district featuring limestone outcrops, walking paths, and a reflective water pool surrounded by green lawn areas. The space includes an outdoor cafe, table tennis facilities, a children's playground, and underground shelter space for 2,000 people.
The area originally served as a waste disposal site called Nattmannshaugen before transforming into a public park between the 1890s and 1940s. This conversion reflected Oslo's broader effort to create more green spaces for the public as the city expanded.
A prominent stone sculpture of author Sigrid Undset, created by Kjersti Wexelsen Goksøyr, stands in the southern section since 1991. The artwork has become a focal point where visitors often pause to reflect on Norwegian literary heritage.
The park offers good accessibility with multiple entry points, making it easy to reach at any time of day. Wear sturdy shoes since the terrain is hilly and paths have varying elevations throughout the space.
The Blåsen hill section at 81 meters above sea level remains an untouched natural area and ranks as the second-highest point in western inner Oslo. This quieter section offers different views and a more secluded experience compared to the rest of the park.
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