Activities in Oslo

Baby singing for the little ones at Torshov kirke, run by the Church of Norway. Two sessions on Thursdays – come to whichever suits you best. Simple refreshments after the singing. Free.

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.

Every Monday, Deichman Grünerløkka invites you to Baby Monday. Upstairs in the hall we put out toys and mats for the little ones, make coffee for parents and set the scene for fun and a chat. It is an informal drop-in for all mums and dads with babies. On the first Monday of the month there are also two rounds of “Baby på Bib”, a musical reading circle for parents and babies. You are very welcome!

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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.

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.

Baby på bib is a regular session for babies and parents where we gather to read good board books together. The reading session lasts about half an hour. Suitable for babies from 7 to 15 months. It takes place in Snippen, the toddler area on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance at Anne-Cath. Vestlys plass.

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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.

Baby singing for the little ones at Fagerborg kirke on Tuesdays. Waffles, coffee and tea are served. Cosy and informal – come and go as it suits you.

Note! Because of building noise at the library, baby singing has moved to Gamle Munch! See you there! Our children's librarian plays with songs, rhythms and movement. Baby singing is a musical experience that uses several senses, helps develop language and body awareness, and stimulates the child's emotions. THERE ARE TWO ROUNDS, AT 11:00 and 12:00 – each session lasts about 30 minutes. MAX 30 BABIES. The doors to the hall open 15 minutes before. Suitable for children aged 0–2. No sign-up, first come, first served! Prams must be parked

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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.

Every Tuesday there is a baby tour at Naturhistorisk museum. This week's baby tour is in the Climate House (Klimahuset).

• 📍Naturhistorisk museumSars' gate 1, Oslo

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.

Book circle for babies at Deichman Majorstuen. Parents and babies get together for a cosy time with books, pictures and reading – designed for the very youngest.

Get even more out of your museum visit by joining one of our activities with one of our knowledgeable hosts! Every weekend there is a dinosaur tour and a mini show about the museum's collections.

• 📍Naturhistorisk museumSars' gate 1, Oslo

Classical music played by musicians from the Oslo Philharmonic, specially adapted for babies and parents on parental leave. The concert lasts about 40 minutes. You pay for one ticket and get two seats – room for the pram, changing bag and cuddly toys. Very popular and sells out quickly.

Baby singing for the little ones on Tuesdays at Lovisenberg kirke, run by St. Hanshaugen parish.

On 17 October and 14 November we invite children aged 4 to 6 and their adults to a dance session in the rehearsal hall (Prøvesalen).

• 📍OperaenKirsten Flagstads plass 1, Oslo

Baby cinema at Ringen kino in Grünerløkka. Films for adults are shown with lower sound and dimmed lighting. Every other seat is sold so there is plenty of space. Baby noises are completely fine, and you can stand and rock your baby at the side of the auditorium. Prams are left outside the cinema.

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.

In an unusually ordinary office in a small, unusual town, Emy and Yme work for the strict boss Mye. Every day at the office is the same, and when every day is the same it can get rather boring – unless you use your imagination. There is just one problem: you are not allowed to play at work. Come into the office and meet Emy and Yme, who do everything they can to make work a bit more fun. Can they keep it hidden from Mye, the very strict boss, and what happens when they daydream in the middle of an important message?

• 📍Det Andre TeatretTorggata 16, Oslo

Baby singing for the little ones on Tuesdays at Gamle Aker kirke, run by St. Hanshaugen parish.

Come and explore the beautiful, richly decorated altar marking Día de los Muertos in the Mexican tradition. In the Kilden activity area, children can colour in La Catrina drawings and cheerful paper skeletons.

• 📍Historisk museumFrederiks gate 2, Oslo

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.

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.

Tickets for all workshops are handed out on the day. Times: 12:30, 13:30 and 14:30 every day. Duration: 45 minutes per workshop.

• 📍Vigeland-museetNobels gate 32, Oslo

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.

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.

Join artist Victor Guzman in a playful drawing workshop where children can explore tracks, prints and lines on large surfaces.

• 📍MUNCHEdvard Munchs plass 1, Oslo

Baby singing on Thursdays at Bekkelaget parish centre, with two sessions for different ages: 11:30 for 3–7 months, and 13:00 for babies from 8 months.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–2 in Gamle Oslo. Drop-in without registration – parents stay the whole time. Play, company and a social network for families with little ones.

Imagine you are an artist 400 years ago. You are standing in a painter's workshop with journeymen, assistants and apprentices. You are the master! In front of you is a large painting surface. Beside you are big brushes and a palette with colours such as yellow ochre, carmine red and ultramarine.

• 📍NasjonalmuseetBrynjulf Bulls plass 3, Oslo

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.

Baby singing on Wednesdays at Sinsen kirke with two sessions. Lunch is served between the sessions for 50 kr. A nice meeting place for parents and babies in Sinsen.

Every Tuesday there is a baby tour at Naturhistorisk museum. This week's baby tour is in the geology exhibitions.

• 📍Naturhistorisk museumSars' gate 1, Oslo

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.

Bring the children to free Saturday singing at the Opera House. Sing together with professional hosts in the foyer one Saturday a month.

• 📍OperaenKirsten Flagstads plass 1, Oslo

Égal Teater presents Ronja Røverdatter – Astrid Lindgren's masterpiece about the brave robber's daughter who grows up in the forest and finds her own way. A magical and exciting family show.

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.

Every Tuesday there is a baby tour at Naturhistorisk museum. This week's baby tour is in the zoology exhibitions.

• 📍Naturhistorisk museumSars' gate 1, Oslo

Baby singing on Fridays at Ris parish hall, with two sessions for different ages. Coffee, tea and fruit together from 11:30 to 12:00. No sign-up needed.

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.

Join a Christmas workshop inspired by the colours and scents of the Middle Ages.

• 📍Historisk museumFrederiks gate 2, Oslo

Book circle for babies at Deichman Bjerke. Parents and babies get together for a cosy time with books, pictures and reading – designed for the very youngest.

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

The concert is built around Trygve Kongshavn's songs for children and the Ukrainian children's choir's wonderful choral songs. Expect lots of joy in singing, with a focus on imagination, play, feelings and humour. The artist Emilie Nicolas also joins the concert for one of the songs. There will be surprises… after all, Christmas is coming! The concert is intended for children aged 3 and up. About the Ukrainian children's choir Credo (Oslo, Norway): the choir brings together children and young people aged 4 to 16, both with a Ukrainian b

• 📍Oslo KonserthusMunkedamsveien 14, Oslo

Baby singing on Tuesdays at Grønland kirke. Doors open at 12:00 and waffles are served. Open and welcoming to all families.

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.

Sanselek is an exploratory workshop for young children

• 📍MUNCHEdvard Munchs plass 1, Oslo

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.

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.

On the first Tuesday of the month you can join baby tours of the National Museum's exhibitions. The tours are designed for parents on parental leave who would like a little cultural boost.

• 📍NasjonalmuseetBrynjulf Bulls plass 3, Oslo

Baby singing for the little ones at Paulus kirke in Grünerløkka, near Birkelunden. Thursdays 13:00–14:00.

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.

Kubbe needs help! He has to make a big forest for a play, but he can't manage it on his own.

• 📍NasjonalmuseetBrynjulf Bulls plass 3, Oslo

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

Baby singing in the crypt beneath Uranienborg kirke, near the Royal Palace. Two sessions on Thursdays: 11:00 and 12:30.

What if all Christmas wishes came true, if all the soft presents were the best ones, if the Christmas stocking never ran empty or if Father Christmas took you on a journey in his sleigh? What would you wish for this Christmas if you could really wish for anything? Based on the audience's Christmas wishes, the performers improvise stories on the spot – they can be funny, strange, scary and magical! Bring a Christmas wish and we'll make sure it's anything but boring! Psssst: there are drawing activities one hour before the show

• 📍Det Andre TeatretTorggata 16, Oslo

Baby cinema at Colosseum kino in Majorstuen. Films for adults are shown with lower sound and dimmed lighting. Every other seat is sold so there is plenty of space. Baby noises are completely fine, and you can stand and rock your baby at the side of the auditorium. Prams are left outside the cinema.

The children's Christmas concert is back. Welcome to a musical Christmas experience for the whole family! Musicians from the Oslo Philharmonic offer an hour of traditions and Christmas spirit. This year there are both classic songs and newer Christmas music, ending with a big children's choir and John Williams' «Somewhere in My Memory» from Home Alone. Come early and join the Christmas workshop in the foyer an hour before the concert starts! Suitable from age 4. Rasmus Hella Mikkelsen, conductor. Direction: Charlotte Brænna. Actor/host

• 📍Oslo KonserthusMunkedamsveien 14, Oslo

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

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.

Join a baby tour of the exhibition «Metis. Ole Jørgen Ness».

• 📍NasjonalmuseetBrynjulf Bulls plass 3, Oslo

Free baby singing on Tuesdays at Røa kirke. No sign-up needed.

A large musical theatre by Youngstorget. Stages family musicals and big productions suitable for older children.

With clay, wires, eyes and imagination you can design your very own robot to take home.

• 📍NasjonalmuseetBrynjulf Bulls plass 3, Oslo

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.

The Oslo Philharmonic's family day. The Oslo Philharmonic welcomes big and small to a concert hall full of music, creativity and joy. The foyer will be buzzing, with activities in every corner. Try instruments, conduct an ensemble, compose music, meet the musicians and get to know the instruments! With John Vinge in Sangfoni we will discover rhythms, explore melodies and find out what music is made of.

• 📍Oslo KonserthusMunkedamsveien 14, Oslo

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.

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

Join a baby tour of the exhibition «Adrián Villar Rojas. The End of Imagination».

• 📍NasjonalmuseetBrynjulf Bulls plass 3, Oslo

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.

Baby singing at Hasle kirke on Wednesdays. Two sessions: 11:00 and 12:00.

Pram concert for parents of young children. On parental leave? Bring your baby and come to a concert! Welcome to the Oslo Philharmonic's chamber concert for parents of young children – our classical concert for families with the youngest children. A new experience to share with your baby. The music is adapted to sensitive ears and played by a smaller orchestra, so it suits both adults and children. We play a selection of classical pieces, some familiar and some less so, all in a format that suits

• 📍Oslo KonserthusMunkedamsveien 14, Oslo

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

Make your own peace dove and become part of the peace campaign at the International Museum of Children's Art (Barnekunstmuseet). Peace starts with you!

• 📍BarnekunstmuseetLille Frøens vei 4, Oslo

A historic theatre in Stortingsgata with shows, concerts and the occasional family production.

Baby singing for the little ones on Mondays at Nordberg kirke. Drinks, fruit and snacks are served.

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

Baby singing in the confirmation hall at Bøler kirke on Thursdays. Free entry. Optional lunch every other week.

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.

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

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–2 in Nordre Aker. Drop-in without registration – parents stay the whole time. Play, socialising and building a network for families with little ones.

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.

Baby singing at Oppsal kirke on Thursdays. Lunch is included in the price. Punch cards available.

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.

Baby singing every other Tuesday in the church hall at Lambertseter kirke. Waffles and coffee after the singing.

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

Baby cinema at Saga kino in the city centre. Films for adults are shown with lower sound and dimmed lighting. Every other seat is sold so there is plenty of space. Baby noises are completely fine, and you can stand and rock your baby at the side of the auditorium. Prams are left outside the cinema.

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

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.

Baby singing on Wednesdays at Nordstrand kirke. Doors open at 11:00.

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

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.

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

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

Baby singing at Kampen kirke on Thursdays, two sessions. Alternates every other week with Vålerenga kirke – check the website to see which church it is in.

Baby singing at Vålerenga kirke on Thursdays, two sessions. Alternates every other week with Kampen kirke – check the website to see which church it is in.

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.

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

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.

Indoor baby playroom for the very youngest – only for children aged 0–2. A calm, safe place for babies and one-year-olds to explore, play and meet other families with little ones. Activities such as baby singing and parent meet-ups.

Exhibitions about the Nobel Peace Prize in the old railway station by Rådhusplassen. Best suited to slightly older children.

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.

Baby singing on Mondays at Haugerud kirke. Open to all beliefs – all families welcome. Coffee/tea and something sweet after the singing.

Baby singing at Sagene kirke on Thursdays at 12:00. Alternates every other week with Ila kirke – check the website to see which church it is in. No sign-up needed.

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

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

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.

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

Baby singing at Ila kirke on Thursdays at 12:00. Alternates every other week with Sagene kirke – check the website to see which church it is in. No sign-up needed.

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 museum about the history of the Bible and of books in Kvadraturen, with guided tours. Children under 12 get in free.

Baby cinema at Symra kino in Lambertseter. Films for adults are shown with lower sound and dimmed lighting. Every other seat is sold so there is plenty of space. Baby noises are completely fine, and you can stand and rock your baby at the side of the auditorium. Prams are left outside the cinema.

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.

Baby singing for the little ones on Thursdays at Bakkehaugen kirke in Tåsen. Lunch included.

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.

Baby singing on Thursdays in odd-numbered weeks at Grefsen parish. Optional lunch between the sessions.

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.

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

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.

Free baby singing on Thursdays at Tønsen kirke with two sessions: 11:00 and 12:30.

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.

Baby singing for the little ones on Tuesdays at Voksen kirke. Refreshments included in the price.

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.

A go-kart track at Alnabru with electric kid karts for children aged 5–11 (drop-in at weekends) and junior karts for ages 12–14.

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

Free baby singing on Tuesdays at Skøyen kirke.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baby singing at Ullern kirke on Wednesdays in odd-numbered weeks.

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

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.

Free baby singing on Fridays at Frogner kirke on Bygdøy allé.

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.

Baby cinema at Vega Scene – bring your parental-leave brain fog into the dark of the cinema. Lower sound and soft lighting. Plenty of tolerance for crying, cuddling and babbling. See the current film and time at vegascene.no.

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 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 baby singing on Wednesdays at Rødtvet kirke.

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.

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 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.

Baby singing on Thursdays at Ellingsrud kirke.

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

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

A small museum of school history in the old headmaster's house at Møllergata school. Free entry.

Free baby singing every other Monday at Manglerud kirke.

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

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

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.

Escape rooms in the city centre where the family solves puzzles together against the clock. Suits school-age children together with adults.

Baby singing on Tuesdays at Mortensrud kirke. Choose between a term fee or drop-in.

A small local museum at Grorud about the stonemasons and granite quarries of Groruddalen. Part of the Steinhoggerfestivalen every summer.

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.

Baby singing on Thursdays at Stovner kirke. Lunch included in the price.

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

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

A free science centre in the city centre about the body and health, with interactive installations. Best suited to school-age children.

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 baby singing every other Tuesday at Østre Aker kirke.

Escape rooms in Akersgata, with rooms suited to groups with children. Children under 12 must play with adults.

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.

Baby café at the Swedish Church (Svenska kyrkan) in Oslo. Swedish children's songs, play and a cosy time together. Drop-in: play for the first half hour, then about 20 minutes of singing, and free play afterwards. Fika (coffee and something sweet) is served. Everyone is welcome, whatever their background.

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

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

The castle inside Akershus Fortress, with a church, halls and dungeons. Best suited to slightly older children.

A riding school in the middle of Groruddalen with gentle horses and ponies, lessons for most levels and day riding camps in the school holidays.

Free meeting place for families with children aged 0–3 in Ullern. Wednesdays and Thursdays with two sessions a day. Parents stay the whole time. Bring a packed lunch.

Baby singing at Sentralen for parents with babies aged 3–12 months. About 30 minutes of songs, rhythms, movement and simple games that support language development and motor skills. Led by a music teacher. Two sessions every Tuesday: 12:30 and 13:30. Limited places – book tickets in advance.

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.

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

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.

The city hall where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded. Free to see the great halls with their murals, with Rådhusplassen and the harbour right outside.

Free baby singing at Deichman Tøyen library. Songs, rhythms and movement that strengthen the bond between parent and child. For babies aged 0–2. No sign-up – just turn up. Note: the door closes at 12:05. Prams are parked outside.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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