💚 Free activities for kids in Oslo

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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

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

Book circle for babies at Deichman Majorstuen. Parents and babies read board books together for about half an hour, followed by coffee and a chat. Suitable for babies from 7 to 15 months. Maximum 10 babies with one adult each – sign up on the note on the door the same day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Free baby singing with Deichman Tøyen. The children’s librarian plays with songs, rhythms and movement in a session of about 30 minutes. For children aged 0–2. No sign-up, but a maximum of 30 babies per session – first come, first served. In autumn 2026 the baby singing is held at Gamle Munch because of building noise in the library.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Free baby singing every other Monday at Manglerud kirke.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Free baby singing on Wednesdays at Rødtvet kirke.

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.

Free baby singing on Tuesdays at Skøyen kirke.

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.

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

Free baby singing every other Tuesday at Østre Aker kirke.

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 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.

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.