Things to do with kids in Oslo

Things to do with kids in Oslo

1. SeeWest

   Astrup Fearnley Museet

   at Tjuvholmen

   Astrup Fearnley Museet is a private collection of contemporary art, founded in 1993. The museum was relocated to Tjuvholmen, Aker Brygge in 2012. The building - designed by Renzo Piano - is spectacular in itself, and the museum offers a small green oasis with a beach, very welcome in the concrete surroundings of Aker Brygge. The museum offers temporary exhibitions, and is an established and central institution in Norwegian contemporary art.

   Tue Wed Fri 12:00-17:00, Thu 12:00-19:00, Sat Sun 11:00-17:00, Mon closed·Adult 120 kr, student 80 kr, children under 18 free; included in Oslo Pass

2. EatWest

   Beach Club

   Classical diner, opened 1989. Best burgers in town? Relaxed atmosphere, pleasant staff. Busy during summer. Hip, timeless and family friendly, all at the same time.

3. SeeInner North

   DogA - The Norwegian Centre for Design and Architecture

   A thriving design and architecture centre providing areas for large and small exhibitions, conferences and meetings, activities for children, as well as a bookshop and café.

4. DoInner East

   Ekebergparken

   At the steep, green hill east of city centre (tram 18 or 19 to Ekebergparken, bus 34 or 74 to Brannfjellveien) is even a sculpture park, with works by Norwegian and international artists such as Salvador Dalí, Lynn Chadwick, Richard Hudson and Per Ung among others. This point is assumed to be the background for Scream, Edvard Munch's famous picture. Alongside the idyllic forest paths you can see sculptures, but also find remnants of cultural history from different eras of Norwegian history or enjoy the incredible views over the capital. Small climbing park for children.

5. DoSouth

   Ekebergsletta

   A field and a park system, neighbor to Ekebergparken Sculpture Park.The forest area fits to go hiking in. Don't forget a picnic basket. The field is used primarily for sporting events and is the location for Norway Cup, the world’s largest annually football tournament for children and young people aged 10 to 19 years old. At the northern edge of the hill there are spectacular views of the city.

6. SeeNorth

   Emanuel Vigeland Museum

   Among Oslos best hidden secrets. Gustav Vigeland's not so well-known younger brother erected the building as a museum for his art in 1926, but later decided it should serve as a mausoleum, with his urn placed above the door. The main attraction in this museum with no windows is the 800 square meters fresco "Vita", (Italian for "life"), showing the human life from conception till death, but other examples of his art are also on display. Included in the Oslo Pass.

   Only open a few hours every Sun afternoon·90kr/adult 60kr/student children free

7. BuySentrum

   Fisketorget: The Oslo Fish Market

   Pipervika

   Fish market of fresh fish and shellfish that has an aquarium, seafood restaurant and sushi and oyster bar.

8. SeeWest

   Fram-Museum

   Features the vessel Fram, the world's first ice breaker and the last polar expedition ship made of wood, and presents a history of polar exploration (with a strong Norwegian focus!) Included in the Oslo Pass.

   180 kr adult; child, senior citizen and family tickets also available

9. SeeWest

   Frogner and Vigeland park

   Frogner park including Vigeland Sculpture Park is a large green area about 10 minutes by subway from the city center. In addition to being a nice green recreational area, it is also decorated with hundreds of sculptures by the Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. There is a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere here, although the sculptures are a little disturbing. If your children want to climb the statues, nobody will even bother to look twice at you. There is also a cafeteria, and two museums, the City Museum of Oslo and the Vigeland Museum. If you fancy an outdoor swim, Frognerbadet is situated next to the Frognerpark with 3 pools, several diving towers and a water slide.

   24 h·Free

10. SeeSentrum

    Hjemmefrontmuseet

    The resistance museum

    Describes the resistance against the Nazi German occupation of Norway during World War II.

    Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·Adults 100 kr, children 40 kr

11. SeeNorth

    Holmenkollen Chapel

    built with inspiration from the stave churches and benefits from dragestil wood carvings. The chapel used by the Royal Family at Christmas time and Holmenkollen ski festival.

12. SeeWest

    National Museum

    This museum opened in 2022 and comprises the collections of the former National Gallery, the Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The second floor houses paintings from the 15th century until today and includes a room exclusively dedicated to works from Edvard Munch while the other exhibits are displayed on the ground floor.

    Tue-Sun 10:00-21:00·Adult 180 kr, seniors and people under 25 110 kr, free for children

13. SeeNorth

    Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology & The Norwegian Telecommunications Museum

    A fun and very interactive place for both children and adults. Contrary to information in the common tourist brochures this building.

    90kr/adult

14. SeeWest

    Oscarshall

    Oscarshall is a royal summer Palace from the mid-19th century, now open to the public. A small palace filled with 19th-century Norwegian art and surrounded by a magnificent park. One of the finest examples of neo-gothic/romantic style in Norway. This small palace was never used as a residence. The Palace sits a hill above Frogner bay and offers fine panorama of the city. The palace was commissioned by Swedish-Norwegian King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine. Guided tours.

    Mid-May to mid-Sep: Wed-Sun 11:00 - 17:00·Adults 70 kr, seniors 60 kr, children 40 kr

15. DoNorth

    Oslo Summerpark

    climbing park

    To adults and children: challenge yourself, swing through the trees, fun zip lines, balancing along a section of posts. The Climbing Park is designed and constructed so that trees can grow to their natural shape and size. Routes and paths are placed naturally using the latest technology and an independent arborist that puts safety first. Knowledgeable training.

    mid May to October

16. SeeSentrum

    Slottsparken

    Palace Park

    Surrounds the Royal Palace (see above) at the top of Karl Johan street. Oslo's most central park is a pleasant grass-covered area with majestic old trees. When you are in the park, don't miss Princess Ingrid Alexandra's Sculpture Park area, which contains sculptures made by children from all over Norway. Wide walkways crisscross the park. The Royal Guards have a small barrack in the park.

    24 hours·Free

17. DoInner East

    Sofienbergparken

    (The largest of the parks in Grünerløkka) A lot of activities all day long and especially on weekends; ball-playing, picnics, public barbecues, especially nice area for children.

18. DoInner East

    Sørenga

    Fjord pool with seawater from the Oslofjord. Swimming pool, children's pool, beach and a large recreational area. Crowded on sunny summer days. If it's not tempting to swim, take a stroll anyway along the scenic waterfront where there are outdoor areas and new cafes and restaurants.

19. SeeSentrum

    The Armed Forces Museum

    Forsvarsmuseet, The Defence Museum

    Describes Norwegian military history and provides an insight into the development from the Middle Ages to the first years after World War II.

    Closed · opens 11 am tomorrow·Adults 100 kr, children 40 kr

20. SeeWest

    The Holocaust Center

    Also at Bygdøy, in the former residence of the Norwegian World War II collaborator and nationalist leader, Vidkun Quisling. The Center houses exhibitions and provides research on Holocaust and the plight of religious minorities. Included in the Oslo Pass.

    70 kr adult, 30 kr children

21. SeeSentrum

    The Queen Sonja Art Stable

    A museum, art gallery and concert hall located in the former stables of the Royal Palace in Oslo. Varying exhibitions where most of the items are from the Norwegian Royal Collections.

    100 NOK, children under 12 years free

22. SeeWest

    Viking Ship Museum

    In addition to two 1100-year-old Viking ships (apparently the best preserved in the world), it also contains various other Viking artefacts and a Viking burial chamber, complete with ancient skeletons. Included in the Oslo Pass. It is closed for a major refurbishment and plans to reopen in 2027.

    100 kr adult, 80 kr students and seniors, children under 18: free

23. EatInner East

    Villa Paradiso

    Excellent Italian pizza at Grünerløkka. Children friendly.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Oslo (CC BY-SA 4.0).