Ankerbrua

Ankerbrua over Akerselva

Ankerbrua over Akerselva, east side

Ankerbrua is a bridge located in the district of Grünerløkka, in the eastern end of Oslo, Norway. ^[1][2]

Ankerbrua was built over the Aker River (Akerselva). The former wooden bridge was constructed in 1874. It was replaced by the current granite structure in 1926. The bridge has four sculptures, one in each corner, designed by Norwegian sculptor and artist, Dyre Vaa. Cast from bronze in 1937, each figure represents a different Norwegian folk hero from Norwegian Folktales. ^{[3] [4]}

Sculpture Kvitebjørn Kong Valemon at the bridge

The motifs are

• Kvitebjørn Kong Valemon
• Peer Gynt
• Kari Trestakk
• Veslefrikk med fela

References

1. Ankerbrua – Fairytale bridge (SpottedbyLocals.com)
2. Ankerbrua ei eventyrbru (Norsk Teknisk Museum)
3. Dyre Vaa (Store norske leksikon)
4. Anne Haugen Wagn: Dyre Vaa (Allkunne AS)

External Links

• Peer Gynt statue by Dyre Vaa on Ankerbrua
• Kari Trestakk statue by Dyre Vaa on Ankerbrua
• Kvitebjørn kong Valemon statue by Dyre Vaa on Ankerbrua
• Ankerbrua picture gallery