🐄 Animals and farms for kids in Oslo

Petting barn: Tue–Fri 12:00–16:00, last Sunday of the month 11:00–16:00. Closed from about mid-May to mid-October (the animals are out to pasture). Café Grevinnen: Tue–Sun 11:00–16:00.

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.

📍Bogstad GårdSørkedalsveien 450

EKT Rideskole og Husdyrpark

85 kr

Open Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.

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.

📍EKT Rideskole og HusdyrparkEkebergveien 99

Kampen Økologiske Barnebondegård

Thursdays 15:00–19:00, Sundays 12:00–15:00. Check Facebook for last-minute changes.

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.

📍Kampen Økologiske BarnebondegårdSkedsmogata 23

Nordre Lindeberg Gård

Weekdays 15:00–18:00, weekends 11:00–15:00. Sunday café on most Sundays 11:00–15:00.

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.

📍Nordre Lindeberg GårdSam Eydes vei 9

Oslo Reptilpark

Summer (Apr–Aug): Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Winter (Sep–Mar): Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (closed Mondays).

👶 From age 3

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.

📍Oslo ReptilparkSt. Olavsgate 2

Sørli besøksgård

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.

📍Sørli besøksgårdNøklevannsveien (v/ Haraløkka)

Saturdays 11:00–15:00.

Årvoll gård

Mon–Thu 10:00–14:00, Sun 12:00–15:00. Closed Fridays and Saturdays.

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.

📍Årvoll gårdÅrvollveien 35

Alna riding centre

Riding lessons and holiday camps must be booked – see the riding centre's website.

👶 6+ years

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.

📍Alna ridesenterGroruddalen (se nettside for adresse)

Booking required

Bygdø Kongsgård (royal farm)

See norskfolkemuseum.no for opening hours and activities.

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.

📍Bygdø KongsgårdBygdøy

Stovner riding centre – Øvre Fossum gård