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monastery to be plundered and destroyed. In 1846-47 the ruins
were cleared by the Norwegian Antiquarian Society.
c. Tiie Ekeberg.
This excursion may be made by Tramway from the Stor-Torv to Oslo
(comp. PI. C, D, E, 6, 5), by Steamer from the Jernbanebrygge (PI. It,
E, 7) to Kongshavn or Onnsund, or by Railway from the principal
station to Bækkelaget (p. 276).
The Ekeberg, a wooded hill 400 ft. in height, to the S. of Oslo,
commands several beautiful views. One of the finest points is a
rocky knoll, immediately to the left of the Liabro road (which, like
the railway, skirts the fjord) and 1 Engl. M. to the S. of the Oslo
tramway terminus. Near this point is the steamboat-station
Kongshavn, not far from which is an interesting ‘giant’s cauldron’ or cave,
named Kong Kristian II.’s Hul. — Another good point is reached
thus : beyond the tramway terminus follow the main road for 8min.,
and then ascend the stony old road to the right for 12 minutes.
We then bend to the right, follow the new road for 4 min., and
proceed to the right, parallel with the slope next the town, past
the farm of Ekeberg (445 ft.), beyond which we follow a
field-road towards the wood on the N.W. slope of the Ekeberg. After
5 min. we cross a fence and proceed to the right for a few hundred
paces to a rocky platform affording a fine *View of the town and
harbour. We may now return by the same route to the farm of
Ekeberg, thence follow the top of the hill towards the S. (8 min.)
and then to the W. (10 min.) to the farm Jomfrubraaten, where
we descend to the right, and return by the (20 min.)
above-mentioned Liabro road. Numerous fine views of the fjord to the left.
d. The Frognersceter.
This excursion, if made on foot, takes 5-6 hrs. Carriage (3-3’/c hrs.)
with one horse (for 1-2 pers) 10 kr., with two horses (3-4 pers.) 14 kr.,
charges lower in the forenoon. The best plan for a single visitor is to
hire a Skyds or carriole from Iversen, Grubbe-Gade 3. Cab to the Grind
(gate), where the wood and the ascent begin, 3 kr. (there and back 6 kr.).
The ascent from this point to the Sæter takes 1 hr.
The route leads past the St. Hanshaugen (p. 6), beyond which
we observe the Vestre Akers Kirke on an eminence to the right.
Farther on, about 2( 2 M. from the Stor-Torv, we see the Gaustad
Lunatic Asylum (y2 M. to the right), which accommodates upwards
of 300 patients. About (’2 M. farther on we reach the beginning of
the narrow carriage-road, which ascends to the right, through
wood, to the (1 hr.) *Frognersaeter (1380 ft.), the rustic summer
residence of the Heftye family, 5 Engl. M. to the N.W. of
Christiania, with a balcony commanding a delightful view of Christiania,
its fjord, and environs. (Coffee, milk, etc., at one of the adjoining
cottages, another of which dates from the 16th century.) — While
the horses are resting, travellers usually ascend on foot to the
(25 min.) *Tryvandshaide (1710 ft.), a wooden scaffolding on the
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