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Open kindergartens in Oslo

An open kindergarten («åpen barnehage») is a service for anyone home with a child. Most are free, and some charge a small fee. There is no application and no enrolled place: you turn up and leave when it suits you. The children play with other children, you meet other parents over a coffee, and a qualified early-years teacher is present.

Many parents on leave make it a fixed point in their week, and it is where you meet other parents of small children in the neighbourhood. Most are run by the city districts, the church or voluntary organisations. Some only take families who live in the district, or families without a kindergarten place. Each card says so.

Below are the open kindergartens we know of in Oslo, with a map and addresses. Opening hours vary and can change through the year. Check each venue's page or call before you go, especially during school holidays.

If there are more days in the week to fill, see parental-leave activities in Oslo.

If your child is too small for the big play centres, the guide to play centres in Oslo says which ones have their own area for the youngest.

17 open kindergartens

Nordskrenten åpen barnehage

Open kindergarten

Lusetjernveien 2, 1253 Oslo

A free open kindergarten for families with children aged 0 to 6 without a kindergarten place, in newly renovated premises with play areas inside and out. Wednesdays at Nordskrenten: baby singing for ages 0 to 1 from 12:00 to 13:15 and a music cafe for ages 1 to 5 from 13:30 to 14:45. Fridays 11:00 to 13:00 at Deichman Holmlia.

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Bøler Åpen Barnehage

Open kindergarten

Bølerlia 3 a, Oslo

Open kindergarten at Bøler for children aged 0 to 6, open Monday to Thursday 9am-2pm, with Wednesday as outing day. It costs 25 kroner a day, but there is no sign-up and you can come as often as you like. The times were checked on 27 October 2026.

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Fjeldlund åpen barnehage

Open kindergarten

Holmliveien 2, 1252 Oslo

A free open kindergarten at Fjeldlund barnehage in Holmlia, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm. It runs in one of the kindergarten's own rooms and has been running since 2 September 2026. For children aged 0 to 6, with no application or sign-up: you simply turn up together.

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Taranrød åpen barnehage

Open kindergarten

Åslandhellinga 1, 1274 Oslo

A free open kindergarten at Taranrød barnehage in Bjørndal, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm. Note that this one does not open until 3 November 2026, later than the two other new sites in the district. For children aged 0 to 6, with no application or sign-up.

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Elverhøy åpen barnehage

Open kindergarten

Øvre Prinsdals vei 8, 1266 Oslo

A free open kindergarten at Elverhøy barnehage in Hauketo, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm, from 1 September 2026. For children aged 0 to 6, with no application or sign-up. One of four sites that together give the Søndre Nordstrand district an open kindergarten every weekday.

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Bogerud åpen barnehage

Open kindergarten

Stallerudveien 97, 0693 Oslo

A free open kindergarten for children aged 0 to 5 in the Østensjø district, with drop-in Monday to Wednesday 10:30 to 14:30. Thursdays are reserved for the Bluesmothers group and Fridays for children over 18 months without a kindergarten place. Close cooperation with the health clinic, and parents stay with their child throughout.

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Furuset åpen barnehage

Open kindergarten

Furuset senter, Oslo

Open kindergarten in the basement level of Furuset senter. Free and drop-in, for children aged 0-6. Song circle four days a week, and the library runs its own reading sessions. Usually closed in July.

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Slime gård åpen barnehage

Open kindergarten

Slimeveien 10, 1277 Oslo

A free open kindergarten for children aged 0 to 6 at Slime farm in Søndre Nordstrand, Thursdays and Fridays 9 to 14. Singing, play and seasonal table activities, using the kindergarten playground. A shared meal is eaten together, so bring your own food. Closed during school holidays.

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Åpen barnehage Nedre Fossum gård

Open kindergarten

Karl Fossums vei 1, 0984 Oslo

A free open kindergarten in the white wooden house at Nedre Fossum farm next to Stovner health clinic, for children aged 0 to 6 living in the district. Drop-in Tuesday to Friday with 15 places, and a baby group for 0 to 10 months on Mondays 12 to 15. Bring a packed lunch.

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Åpen barnehage på Tøyen

Open kindergarten

Kolstadgata 1, 0652 Oslo

Aktivitetshuset K1 at Tøyen, open Monday to Thursday and closed on Fridays. A free open kindergarten with no registration, for children from nought to two. Closed all of July and on public holidays.

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Åpen barnehage - Grünerløkka

Open kindergarten

Jørgen Løvlands gate 1E, 0570 Oslo

Open kindergarten in Jørgen Løvlands gate at Rosenhoff, in the Sophies Minde district house. Opening hours checked 29 October 2026: Mondays and Thursdays 10am-2pm, for children aged 0-3. Free and drop-in.

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Bjerke Familiesenter (Veitvet)

Open kindergarten

Veitvetveien 8, 0596 Oslo

Open kindergarten for children aged 0-6 at Veitvet senter, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-2pm, closed Wednesday. Free and drop-in. The offer is for families living in the Bjerke district who do not have a kindergarten place. The times were checked on 27 October 2026.

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Regnbuen Åpen Barnehage

Open kindergarten

Myrerveien 40, Oslo

Open kindergarten in Kjelsås, Monday to Thursday 10am-1:30pm and Friday 10am-1pm, for children aged 0-2. Free and drop-in, and you can come and go as it suits you within opening hours. The times were checked on 27 October 2026.

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Familierommet (tidligere Ullern åpen barnehage)

Open kindergarten

Hoffsveien 48, 0377 Oslo

Now called Familierommet, at Hoffsveien 48 on the ground floor, entrance via the health centre. A meeting place for children aged nought to three with an adult, open to residents of the Ullern district. A regular song session plus advice and guidance. Bring your own food and drink. Opening days checked on 25 October 2026: Wednesday and Thursday.

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Homansbyen åpen barnehage

Open kindergarten

Hegdehaugsveien 19, 0352 Oslo

Open kindergarten in the Frogner district, open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, closed Wednesday and Friday. Free and drop-in, for children aged 0-6.

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Grorud Åpen Barnehage

Open kindergarten

Ammerudhellinga 47, Oslo

A free, municipal open kindergarten in Ammerudhellinga, a pedagogical drop-in for families with children aged 0 to 6 without a kindergarten place. Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 to 14:00, and you can come and go as you like within opening hours. Singing circle every day at 11:30. Bring a packed lunch; the kindergarten serves fruit, milk, coffee and tea.

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Åpen barnehage Haugenstua Torg

Open kindergarten

Ole Brumms vei 5, 0979 Oslo

A free open kindergarten for children aged 0 to 6 living in the Stovner district, with regular drop-in Monday to Wednesday and room for 20 children. Thursdays host a small group for families needing extra support, and Fridays a language café where parents practice Norwegian while the children play.

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