🎈 Activities for 3–5-year-olds in Oslo

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–5 in Østensjø. Drop-in Monday–Wednesday; on Fridays it is open for children over 18 months. Play, socialising and sharing experiences between parents.

A library and activity centre at Furuset with plenty of space for children, play areas and events.

Children's films every weekend at Cinemateket in the city centre – both classics and newer films for children of different ages. An affordable, calm cinema experience.

A spectacular climbing play sculpture in the middle of Stasjonsallmenningen in Bjørvika, right by the fjord and the Opera House. Different levels, climbing, tunnels and slides. A fountain with water jets where children can splash and cool off in summer.

Historic farm at Bogstad with a petting barn for the whole family. See and touch the animals, walk in the beautiful English landscape park and enjoy Café Grevinnen. Seasonal family events throughout the year – midsummer, an autumn festival and Christmas atmosphere in the barn.

A small museum by the Akerselva river about how working-class families lived. Nicely located for a pram walk along the river.

A concert series for children and families at Oslo Konserthus, where children get to know live music in a playful and engaging way. The musicians mix playing with acting and interaction with the audience. Held on some Saturdays and Sundays during the season.

Paint your own ceramics – mugs, plates and figures – which are fired and collected later. Fun for older children, and a lovely keepsake with footprints from the little ones.

An eight-kilometre riverside path from Kjelsås to Grønland through historic industrial landscape, waterfalls and green parks. Mostly tarmac or gravel – well suited to prams. Fantastic for a day out with lots of natural stops along the way: waterfalls, cafés and parks.

A municipal swimming pool blasted into the rock at Holmlia, with a 25-metre pool and dedicated times for children. The whole facility is on one level.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–6 at Furuset senter in Alna. Drop-in without registration. Regular singing sessions Tuesday–Friday. Max. 15 families at a time. Bring a packed lunch.

A library at Schous plass with a children's section, and Baby Mondays with toys, mats and coffee for parents.

Large outdoor ice rink at Frogner stadion with a 400-metre speed skating track. Kirkens Bymisjon runs a lending centre with skates, skating-aid penguins and helmets – free for children and young people under 18. Popular with local families.

Animal park and riding school at Ekeberg – just 10 minutes from the city centre. Meet around 100 animals of 10 different kinds: goats, sheep, rabbits, horses, pigs, chickens, a peacock and more. Pony rides for children aged 2–12. Tractors for the youngest (3–7 years). Café with ice cream and coffee.

A museum of contemporary art at the tip of Tjuvholmen, by the beach and sculpture park. Can be combined with a swim at Tjuvholmen sjøbad in summer.

A small theatre in Grønland with international and multicultural performing arts, sometimes with shows for children and families.

A medieval fortress by the harbour with large lawns, walls and cannons. Free to walk around the grounds – great for a pram walk with views over the fjord.

A municipal swimming pool in Groruddalen with a 25-metre pool and sauna.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–6 in Grorud. Drop-in without registration – parents stay the whole time. Daily singing session at 11:30. Bring a packed lunch; coffee, tea, milk and fruit are served.

A library by Holmlia senter with a children's section, reading nooks and events for children.

One of Oslo's best playgrounds, by Tøyen metro station. Norway's longest play slide at 27.5 metres, a 15-metre fantasy-creature climbing frame and two gentler slides for the youngest. Renovated in 2022, free and open to everyone.

A small, cosy organic farm in the middle of the city, right by Ensjø metro station. Meet horses, sheep, goats, chickens, a mini pig, rabbits, ducks and more. Run by Oslo Municipality with a focus on sustainability and nature experiences for children. Fire pit available.

A museum of art made by children from all over the world, in an old villa near Frøen. Space for play and workshops for children.

The national stage for dance at Vulkan by the Akerselva river. Regularly has dance performances for children and families.

Free garden with more than 4,500 plant species at Tøyen, in the middle of Oslo. Historic glasshouses, large lawns and child-friendly areas such as the Willow Garden (willow huts and tunnels), the Viking Garden (planting shaped like a Viking ship) and the Climate Garden. Perfect for quiet pram walks or active exploring.

A municipal swimming pool in Romsås senter with warm water, a 25-metre pool and a small children's pool.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–6 in Frogner. Parents and children come and go as they like during opening hours – no registration needed. Themed days and daily circle time. Coffee, tea and fruit are served.

A local library in Groruddalen with a children's section and activities for children.

Large indoor activity park for children aged 0–17 at Ulsrud. Climbing frames, slides, trampolines, ball cannons and Mini World – a separate play area for the very youngest. Three-hour play session per visit.

Cosy municipal open farm in Groruddalen with more than 20 kinds of animals: cows, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens and more. A hay barn to jump in, an outdoor playground and a fire pit. Sunday café on most Sundays with local musicians.

Go on board the Fram – the ship that has sailed furthest north and furthest south in the world. Interactive exhibitions about polar expeditions, a northern lights show and experiences for the whole family.

The Opera House in Bjørvika. Walk on the roof, see the foyer and catch children's shows, children's tours and free Saturday singing for children aged 0–6.

Free sculpture park at Ekeberg with magnificent views over the Oslofjord. More than 40 sculptures by well-known artists spread through lush woodland. Free museum with interactive installations for children. A climbing park just outside the museum suits the youngest. Open 24 hours a day, all year.

Large new swimming complex with a family pool, a warm-up pool (32–34°C), a warm bubble pool, an indoor slide and a year-round outdoor pool. Perfect for families with children. Children under 3 swim free.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–6 in Søndre Nordstrand. Drop-in without registration in newly renovated premises with good indoor and outdoor play options.

A library in Romsås senter with a children's section and events for children.

Indoor family playroom for children aged 0–6 at Hasle-Løren. Safe, clean play areas with activities, baby singing, parent meet-ups and kids' disco. A monthly pass gives unlimited access.

Indoor reptile park in the middle of Oslo city centre with snakes, lizards, tortoises and other fascinating reptiles. Presentations on Tuesdays at 17:00, with extra presentations during school holidays.

The world's oldest ski museum beneath the Holmenkollen ski jump, with views from the jump tower and a ski simulator for older children.

A large theatre in the city centre that performs in Nynorsk. Regularly has family shows and productions for children.

DNT's outdoor centre by the Sørenga sea bath, with a bouldering wall for children and families, kayak and SUP rental in summer and a shop with outdoor gear.

A temporary municipal pool at Økern while the new pool is being built.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–6 in Søndre Nordstrand. Drop-in without registration – parents stay the whole time. Educational programme with play and socialising.

The house of literature by the Palace Park, with a café and regular events for children – such as reading sessions and author visits.

Indoor family playroom for children aged 0–6 in Oslo city centre. Safe, clean play areas with activities, baby singing, parent meet-ups and kids' disco. A monthly pass gives unlimited access.

An old smallholding in the forest by Nøklevann in Østmarka, run by Oslo Municipality. Meet sheep and chickens, explore the organic vegetable garden and sit around the campfire. No café – bring a packed lunch. Quiet and scenic location.

A museum about migration and diversity in Tøyen, part of Oslo Museum. Co-organiser of the family festival Barnas verdensdager.

A theatre at St. Olavs plass with revues, shows and its own family productions – including Christmas shows for the whole family.

Oslo's largest and most visited park, with more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland – free and open 24 hours a day. The rose garden, large lawns and the Frognerborgen playground by the Kirkeveien entrance. Perfect for pram walks, picnics and play.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–6 at Veitvet senter, 3rd floor. Drop-in without registration. Focus on play, language development and social learning. Everyone is welcome.

Indoor family playroom for children aged 0–6 in Torshov/Sagene. Safe, clean play areas with activities, baby singing, parent meet-ups and kids' disco. A monthly pass gives unlimited access.

Municipal open farm in Bjerke with horses, chickens, pigeons and cockatoos. A calm, green area by Årvollskogen. Also popular for children's birthday parties – Damhuset can be rented for small gatherings.

Exhibitions designed especially for children, with their own characters guiding you through Thor Heyerdahl's adventurous expeditions. See the original Kon-Tiki raft and the Ra II boat up close.

A theatre venue at Løren run by Nationaltheatret, with a café. It is next to the Peer Gynt sculpture park, so a visit can be combined with a walk in the park.

A green neighbourhood park by Grønland and Gamlebyen – a nice stop on a pram walk in the area.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–6 at Haugenstua Torg in Stovner. Drop-in Monday–Wednesday (max. 20 children). On Fridays there is a Norwegian language café and it is open to everyone. Play, storytelling, arts and crafts and physical activity.

Indoor climbing centre with its own children's room (the Spider Room): bouldering walls, auto-belay and a large climbing net without ropes. Suitable from age 2. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Shoes and harnesses can be rented.

A royal farm on Bygdøy run by Norsk Folkemuseum, with fields, animals and walking paths. Lovely for a quiet countryside walk in the middle of the city.

An art hall by the Palace Park with changing exhibitions, a café and occasional family activities. A short walk to play in the Palace Park.

Norway's national theatre. Regularly stages shows for children and families, including big Christmas productions.

A signposted trail with cultural heritage and natural history in Maridalen. Around the lake there is a popular, mostly flat loop of about 8 km – parts of it on good gravel road.

Free meeting place for families in Stovner, in the white wooden house at Nedre Fossum farm. On Mondays there is a separate baby meet-up for the youngest (0–10 months) from 12:00 to 15:00. Tuesday–Friday drop-in for all children aged 0–6. Gym hall on Thursdays.

A small, colourful indoor play space in the courtyard of Tullinkvartalet, right in the city centre. Made for children aged 0–6, with separate zones for the youngest, climbing tubes, slides, a ball pit and books. Heated floors, good acoustics and plenty of room for prams outside. Booking and payment via the “Mikrolekeriet” app.

A riding school at Øvre Fossum farm with «knøtteridning» – pony rides for children from age 4 without sign-up – plus riding courses and holiday riding camps.

An old manor house with a park and garden in Groruddalen, run by the Museums in Akershus (MiA). Lovely green areas for a quiet walk.

Oslo Nye's stage in Akersgata, known for children's shows featuring characters from Norwegian children's books – often with weekday morning performances.

A free sculpture park at Løren with around 20 sculptures inspired by Ibsen's «Peer Gynt». A nice, flat pram walk, a short way from Løren metro station.

Free outdoor ice rink in the middle of Oslo city centre, in Studenterlunden park between the Storting (parliament) and Nationaltheatret. The rink itself is free – you only pay if you want to rent skates. Music and a great atmosphere. Open November to March.

The Munch Museum in Bjørvika has its own activities for children: drawing workshops on Sundays, sensory play for the youngest and baby-friendly sessions.

Oslo Nye's largest stage, with big family shows and musicals, especially in the Christmas and winter season.

A large, popular park in Grünerløkka with one of Oslo's best playgrounds – a big castle-like climbing frame with towers, tunnels, bridges and slides. Barbecue spots, benches and plenty of space. Lively and social in summer.

An indoor play centre in Sandakerveien with climbing and slides – an activity for the whole family, also on rainy days.

Norway's largest art museum near Aker Brygge. Offers baby tours for parents on leave and family workshops at weekends.

A large indoor arena in the city centre with concerts and family shows, including big children's productions and ice shows.

A popular freshwater lake for swimming and walks right by Nordmarka, reached by metro line 5 to the last stop. Sandy bottom, bathing jetties, grassy slopes and a kiosk. The 3.5 km loop around the lake is flat and perfect for prams. Free access all year – swimming in summer.

Bowling in the basement of the old Torggata Bad, with bumpers for children and birthday party packages. Quieter daytime hours suit families best.

Norway's largest natural history museum, with dinosaur skeletons, mineral exhibitions and collections of animals and insects. The neighbouring Botanical Garden offers a free outdoor experience for the whole family.

The stage for folk music, folk dance and joik in Grønland. Has its own concerts and shows for the youngest under the name LilleRiksen.

A universally designed walkway and lookout tower on Fossumberget behind Stovner senter – 260 metres long and 15 metres above the ground, perfectly fine with a pram.

A trampoline park with lots of areas. Rush parks often have special «minisprett» sessions for children aged 0–6 at weekends – check the times for Oslo.

A large open-air museum on Bygdøy with old houses, a stave church and farm animals. Plenty of room for prams, and lots of activities for children at weekends and in the holidays.

Norway's national touring theatre, travelling around the country, also with children's and family shows. Sometimes performs in Oslo.

A classic, beautiful park in Sagene with a playground and a paddling pool with a children's sculpture from 1928. Great views over the city from the park's highest point. Steep slopes for sledging in winter. Peaceful surroundings with tree-lined paths and benches.

Café with its own playroom in Løren. The children play in a calm playroom with a wooden play structure, while the adults get barista coffee, lunch and home baking in the café. You collect a tag at the till and only pay for the time you have spent in the playroom.

A museum about the coast and the sea on Bygdøy, right by the water. Boats, models and activities for children, and a nice outdoor area by the fjord.

Free children's theatre in Oslo with professional performances of high artistic quality. Based in Biermannsgården in Sagene. Every child and young person in Oslo should get to experience theatre that matters.

A green, colourful park by Furuset senter with a playground, barbecue spots, fire pits, a fruit and berry garden and a small stream. Norway's first parkour park (2012) for the bigger children. Well lit in the evening. A calm and safe open space in Alna.

Norway's national museum of technology, industry, science and medicine. Playful learning for the whole family with interactive exhibitions and the Oslo Science Centre (Oslo Vitensenter). Free entry for children under 4.

A small puppet theatre in the children's park in Frogner Park, by the tennis courts near Frogner stadion. Short shows with well-known children's characters, often followed by a little workshop where children and adults make their own puppet.

The city's history in Frogner manor, in the middle of Frogner Park. Easy to combine with the playground and a walk in the park.

An improv theatre in Torggata that also has its own shows for children, often on Saturdays. The children's shows are usually recommended from around age 5.

Gustav Vigeland's studio and home by Frogner Park, with sculptures and drawings. Offers free family workshops at weekends.

Family theatre bringing well-known children's stories to the stage, including at Trikkestallen in Torshov and Skillebekk Scene. Many shows are suitable from age 2–3.

The home of the Viking ships on Bygdøy. It is being rebuilt as the new Museum of the Viking Age and is therefore closed during construction.

A theatre at Økern showing Norwegian and international performing arts for children, young people and families.

A free family festival with music, dance, workshops and art from around the world, organised by Oslo World together with the Intercultural Museum and Oslo Kulturskole.

Oslo's most popular urban bathing spot, with a sandy beach, a 50-metre swimming pool and a shallow area for the youngest. Right by the fjord with views of the Opera House and Barcode. Free entry. Lifeguard on duty during school holidays.

A mini golf course in Grünerløkka, open in summer. A simple, fun activity for families with slightly older children.

Oslo's iconic outdoor pool in Frogner Park, open in summer. Two 50-metre pools, a paddling pool for the youngest, slides and diving towers. Children under 3 swim free.

One of Oslo's best beaches, at the tip of the Bygdøy peninsula. Sandy beach for children, bathing jetties, beach volleyball and basketball courts, fixed barbecues and a new café. Blue Flag certified with clean water. Lifeguard daily 12:00–20:00 in the summer season.

An island in the Oslofjord with a long, family-friendly sandy beach and clean water. Newly renovated with a new beach, toilets and drinking water. Large lawns, a kiosk and peaceful surroundings. Reached by ferry from Rådhusbrygge 4 – a standard Ruter ticket is valid on the ferry.

A calm, sheltered bay on Bygdøy with shallow, warm water – perfect for the very youngest. Sand and pebble beach, smooth rocks and a grassy area. Toilets and showers. Beautiful nature and plenty of space. A quiet 10-minute walk from the Huk bus stop along marked paths.

A small, sheltered beach at the tip of Tjuvholmen, right next to the Astrup Fearnley Museum. The water is well sheltered and shallow – perfect for the youngest who want to paddle. Park with sculptures, grass and sun loungers. Lots of places to eat nearby.

A ski slope on Grefsenkollen with views over the city. Close to town and good for families who want to try downhill skiing.

A small, child-friendly ski slope and floodlit sledging hill right by Stovner senter. A ski hut with coffee and waffles.