🏡 Open kindergartens in Oslo
Open kindergartens (åpen barnehage) are free meeting places run by the city districts, where you stay with your child the whole time. Come and go as you like, no sign-up needed.
Most are for children aged 0–6, some only for the very youngest. A great way to meet other parents during parental leave – many have singing sessions, fruit and coffee.
Bogerud open kindergarten
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Bogerud åpen barnehageStallerudveien 97
Familierommet – Ullern
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Familierommet – UllernHoffsveien 48
Furuset open kindergarten
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Furuset åpen barnehageTrygve Lies plass 1
Grorud open kindergarten
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Grorud åpen barnehageAmmerudhellinga 47
Homansbyen open kindergarten (åpen barnehage)
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Homansbyen åpen barnehageHegdehaugsveien 19
Nordskrenten open kindergarten
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Nordskrenten åpen barnehageLusetjernveien 2
Regnbuen open kindergarten
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Regnbuen åpen barnehageMyrerveien 40
Open kindergarten Bjerke Familiesenter
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Åpen barnehage Bjerke FamiliesenterVeitvetveien 8
Open kindergarten Gamle Oslo
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Åpen barnehage Gamle OsloKolstadgata 1
Open kindergarten Haugenstua Torg
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Åpen barnehage Haugenstua TorgOle Brumms vei 5
Slime gård open kindergarten
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Slime gård åpen barnehageSlimeveien 10
Open kindergarten Nedre Fossum gård
🏡 Open kindergartenFree 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.
- 📍Åpen barnehage Nedre Fossum gårdKarl Fossums vei 1
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Questions and answers
Does open kindergarten cost anything?
No, open kindergartens in Oslo are free. Some may ask for a small contribution towards fruit or coffee.
Do I need to sign up?
Usually not. You come and go as you like during opening hours. Some activities, like outings or courses, may need sign-up – check with each place.
How old does my child need to be?
Most are for children aged 0–6 together with an adult. Some have days or groups just for the youngest.
Are open kindergartens open during school holidays?
Many close or have shorter hours in the summer holiday and around Christmas. Check the place’s page before you go.