🏊 Swimming pools for kids in Oslo
Swimming is one of the best activities with little ones – especially in winter, when it is cold and dark outside. Here are the pools in Oslo where you can swim together, and the beaches for summer.
The indoor pools are open most of the year (some close in summer), while the sea baths and beaches are best from June to August. If you want your baby to get comfortable in the water, see baby swimming too.
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Holmlia bad (swimming pool)
🏠 IndoorsA 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.
- 📍Holmlia badHolmlia (ved ungdomsskolen)
Photo: Kjetil ReeNordtvet bad (swimming pool)
🏠 IndoorsA municipal swimming pool in Groruddalen with a 25-metre pool and sauna.
- 📍Nordtvet badGårdsveien 4
Romsås bad (swimming pool)
🏠 IndoorsA municipal swimming pool in Romsås senter with warm water, a 25-metre pool and a small children's pool.
- 📍Romsås badRomsås senter 1
Tøyenbadet
🏠 IndoorsLarge 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.
- 📍TøyenbadetHelgesens gate 90
Økern bad (temporary pool)
🏠 IndoorsA temporary municipal pool at Økern while the new pool is being built.
- 📍Økern bad (midlertidig)Økern Torgvei 2
Sørenga sjøbad
🌳 OutdoorsOslo'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.
- 📍Sørenga sjøbadSørengkaia
Frognerbadet
🌳 OutdoorsOslo'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.
- 📍FrognerbadetMiddelthuns gate 28
Huk beach
🌳 OutdoorsOne 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.
- 📍Huk badeplassStrømsborgveien 44
Langøyene
🌳 OutdoorsAn 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.
- 📍LangøyeneRådhusbrygge 4 (fergeleie)
Paradisbukta
🌳 OutdoorsA 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.
- 📍ParadisbuktaBygdøy (10 min gange fra Huk-bussholdeplassen)
Tjuvholmen sjøbad
🌳 OutdoorsA 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.
- 📍Tjuvholmen sjøbadTjuvholmen allé
🎒 What you need at the pool
You do not need much – but a few things make it much easier, especially after the swim when the baby is cold and hungry.
Swim nappy
Your baby needs a swim nappy in the pool. Courses often have their own rules on which kind, so check what your course requires.
Bathrobe or hooded towel
A hooded towel or a small bathrobe keeps the baby warm from the pool to the changing table while you dry yourself.
BathrobesShop at GuttelusAffiliate linkA wool hat for afterwards
The hair stays wet long after the swim. A thin wool hat keeps the warmth in on the way home, especially in winter.
Wool hatsShop at GuttelusAffiliate linkA big IKEA bag for all the wet things
A tip many parents use: the blue IKEA bag is waterproof, stays open and fits towels, wet clothes and a changing mat. Pack the towels in it at home, and you have a bag for the wet things on the way back.
Food or milk ready
Babies often get hungry and sleepy after swimming. Have milk or a snack ready before you leave the changing room.
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Questions and answers
Which swimming pools in Oslo suit young children?
The municipal indoor pools, such as Tøyenbadet, Holmlia bad, Nordtvet bad and Romsås bad, are good with young children. Some close in summer, and many have special times or a shallower pool for kids – see each pool.
Do young children need a swim nappy?
Yes, children who are not potty trained need a swim nappy. Some pools have their own rules on which kind.
How much does swimming with kids cost?
Child tickets are affordable at the municipal pools, and the youngest often go free. See the price for each pool – the outdoor sea baths in summer are free.
Where can we swim outdoors in summer?
Sørenga and Tjuvholmen sea baths are right in the city centre, and Huk, Paradisbukta and Langøyene are popular beaches. See the list for all of them.