University Museum: Historic Park
The Historic Park
If you were a follower of fashion in the 1800s you made sure to develop a landscape garden. This was done at Ringve, and many of the trees planted back then are still thriving in the lush environment today.
The Historic Park is situated in the south-facing slope below the main buildings at Ringve. It was constructed and planted in an English landscape style in the 1850-1870s. The park was restored and partly reconstructed in 1974-76.
The landscape garden style is inspired by nature itself. The trees are allowed to develop freely, surrounded by winding garden paths. Large deciduous trees, like beech, lime, elm, common horse chestnut and sycamore, dominate the Historic Park at Ringve. Among them is the largest tree in the garden, the majestic 200-year old "Ringve beech".
In spring, bulb flowers cover the ground. In summer, the vegetation is allowed to grow freely to keep the impression of a natural meadow. The grass is cut only once, in late summer.
More about the Historic Park
- Leaflet about the Historic Park (only in Norwegian)