The Monolith

The Monolith stands 17 meters high and features 121 human figures carved from a single piece of Iddefjord granite, forming an ascending spiral pattern.

Three stonemasons, Nils Jönsson, Karl Kjær, and Ivar Broe, spent fourteen years between 1929 and 1943 transforming the 280-ton granite block into the final sculpture.

The sculpture depicts generations of humans intertwined together, representing the cycle of life from childhood through adulthood in Norwegian artistic expression.

Visitors can access the monument by climbing several steps that encircle the base, though the elevated position makes it inaccessible for wheelchair users.

The transportation of the massive granite block to Oslo required specialized equipment and moved at only 6 meters per hour through the city streets.

Accessibility: Nicht rollstuhlgerecht

GPS coordinates: 59.92770,10.69916

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:33