History
There are many traces in the park area of petroglyphs, settlements and burial mounds, dating from over 10,000 years ago.
Historical timeline
Cultural Heritage
The comprehensive archeological surveys in preparation for the establishment of the sculptural park in 2011 showed that the cultural heritage at Ekeberg was even richer and more extensive than previously thought.
A Public Park Anno 1900
In 1889 the City Council bought a large private property at Ekeberg, with the intention to create a recreational area for the inhabitants of Kristiania.
The War Cemetery
The Ekeberg area, with its steep hillsides, the plateau and the striking view of the city and the fjord, was seen as a strong strategic and military point for centuries, and for the occupying forces during World War II.
Post-war
The whole of the Ekeberg area was cleared after the war. It became important to make sure the park was safe to use, but also important to get rid of the highly symbolical war cemetery as quickly as possible.
The establishment of Ekebergparken
The Ekeberg Park officially opened on 26th September 2013. Around fifty representatives from the Norwegian and international press attended. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive. Ekebergparken has since figured in many listings of the best sculpture parks in the world.
