About this place
Eli plass is a park in the Lademoen district of Trondheim, Norway. Locals also call it Lademoen park or La'moparken. It is a green space in the part of the city lying east of the centre.
Where is Eli plass?
The park sits in Lademoen, bounded by the streets Mellomveien and Innherredsveien. It lies next to Lademoen school and Lademoen church. Its coordinates are roughly 63.437° N, 10.428° E.
Where does the name come from?
The name was given in 1903. It comes from the farm Eliplass, which served as a court site in the 1700s. The name is a reminder of a time when this area looked very different from today.
How did the park come about?
Politician and newspaper editor Anders Buen campaigned to keep the land as a park for residents of the city's east side. The park opened in 1909, after Lademoen church was completed. It gave a largely working-class district a place to relax outdoors.
What is there to see?
- The Anders Buen monument. A stone memorial by sculptor Alessandro Tomaso Santi stands in the western part of the park. Norwegian Wikipedia dates it to 1938, while the Strinda historical society's wiki places it in the years before the First World War. The sources disagree.
- Amphitheatre. Built in the 1980s, it serves as a gathering spot for small events.
- Bear sculptures. Two bronze bears by Karl Johan Flaathe also date from the 1980s.
- Paths and playgrounds. A 2008 upgrade added new paths, playgrounds and lighting.
Who is it for?
Eli plass is a quiet neighbourhood park rather than a one-visit tourist sight. It suits anyone who wants to see everyday life in Trondheim beyond the old centre. Families can use the playgrounds, and history fans will find traces of the former working-class district: a monument to the man who fought for green space for residents, and the neighbouring church.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eli plass the same as Lademoen park? Yes. The park is also known as Lademoen park and La'moparken.
When did the park open? In 1909, after Lademoen church was completed.
Who campaigned for the park? Politician and editor Anders Buen, whose monument stands in the western part of the grounds.
Is there anything for children? Yes. Since the 2008 upgrade the park has playgrounds, and the bronze bear sculptures are popular with young visitors.
What is next to the park? Lademoen school and Lademoen church, with Mellomveien and Innherredsveien running along its edges.
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