Baby in Oslo

Stockholmsgata 8, 0566 Oslo

New-parent groups at Oslo Helsestudio in Rodeløkka, on the corner of Stockholmsgata and Malmøgata. Training suited to life after birth, with your baby along and others in the same stage.

Sannergata 6D, Oslo

Baby screenings every weekday at 12:00 in Grünerløkka. Strollers are parked outside the auditorium, and sound and lighting are lowered so you can watch a current film with your baby on your lap.

St. Olavs gate 25, 0166 Oslo

Baby swimming for children aged 0 to 2, centrally located in St. Olavs gate. Focus on water safety, motor development, play and parent-child interaction, in small groups with close guidance.

Sagene, Oslo

Baby theatre and regular children's theatre performances at Sagene Samfunnshus, including shows by Martemos Teater. The performances are made for the very youngest, with close contact between stage and audience.

Sigurd Hoels vei 35, 0655 Oslo

Ceramics course for parents on parental leave, held at Nabolagshuset Petersborg (Kirkens Bymisjon). See the Instagram account @keramikkmakkogsnakk for current dates and sign-up.

Manglerud kirke

Every other Monday at 11:00 at Manglerud Church. Manglerud Church, from 1963, is in Manglerud in the southeastern city. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

Lusetjernveien 2, 1253 Oslo

A free open kindergarten for families with children aged 0 to 6 without a regular kindergarten place, in newly renovated premises with great play areas inside and out. Wednesdays 12 to 15 at Nordskrenten kindergarten, and Fridays 10:30 to 12:30 at the Deichman Holmlia library with language play and story time.

Furuset senter, Oslo

Open kindergarten in the basement level of Furuset senter. A free drop-in meeting place where children aged 0-6 can play and parents on leave can meet others in the neighbourhood. Song circle is Tuesday and Friday at noon for ages nought to six, and Wednesday 12.15 and Thursday noon for the under-twos. The library holds a reading circle on Wednesday at 11.30, and play and read for two to six year olds on Thursday between 11.30 and 13.30. Usually closed in July.

Veitvet senter, Oslo

Open kindergarten for children aged 0-6 at Veitvet senter, Monday to Friday 10am-2pm (except Wednesdays). Free and drop-in, a nice regular meeting place during parental leave. The offer is for families living in the Bjerke district who do not have a kindergarten place.

Kampen kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 and 13:00 in even-numbered weeks (Vålerenga does the same in odd-numbered weeks). Kampen Church, from 1882, is a red-brick landmark high up in Kampen. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

Dr. Dedichens vei 20, 0675 Oslo (Haukåsen skole)

Baby and toddler swimming focused on safety, confidence and water enjoyment, in pools kept at a comfortable temperature at Haukåsen school. Experienced instructors support each individual family. The courses are split into three levels by age: nought to three, three to five and five to ten years.

Voksen kirke

Mondays 11am-1pm at Voksen Church. Voksen Church is a modern church from 1995 in the Voksen area near Holmenkollen. Baby singing offers song, rhyme and movement for the youngest and a pleasant break for parents on leave.

Sognsveien 75, 0856 Oslo

MiniSATS is SATS's childcare service, looking after your child (from 6 weeks until the day they turn 11) while you train, drop-in with no advance booking, up to 1.5 hours per visit. Costs 199 kr/month in addition to membership. Check current childcare opening hours at sats.no, as these can vary during the summer season.

Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo

A practical first aid course for parents and others who spend a lot of time with children, at Sentralen in Kvadraturen. The course covers examining a child, airway obstructions, febrile seizures, poisoning, child CPR, head injuries, fractures and burns. Costs around 1090 kroner and can also be joined online.

Stovner kirke

Thursdays 11am-1pm at Stovner Church, Stovnerfaret 25 (for Høybråten, Fossum and Stovner). Stovner Church, from 1979, is in Stovnerfaret in Groruddalen. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

Myrens Verksted 24C, 0473 Oslo

A dedicated "Mother and Child" group class and postpartum pilates where baby can join you in the session. LilleMyrens offers childcare from 6 weeks of age if you'd rather train without baby in the room. The centre is open Monday to Thursday from 6am to 10.30pm, Friday until 9pm, Saturday from 8am to 6pm and Sunday from 9am to 8pm.

Grønland kirke

Tuesdays at 12:30 at Grønland Church (for Gamlebyen and Grønland). Grønland Church, from 1868, is one of the city's older churches, in the middle of lively Grønland. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together, a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

Bentsegata 6B, 0465 Oslo

A ceramics café where you can paint cups, plates, vases, and other ceramics while enjoying coffee and a cinnamon bun, a session takes about two hours, and the finished pieces are glazed and fired, ready for pickup about ten days later.

Glimmerveien 9, 1157 Oslo

Oslo municipality's open meeting place for parents with babies and toddlers in Nordstrand. Parents stay with their children throughout the visit, with flexible drop-in attendance. The venue has a permanent kindergarten teacher and psychiatric nurse on staff, plus a public health nurse and physiotherapist with set hours. Different age groups on different days: Mondays (0-4 months), Tuesdays and Thursdays (0-12 months), Wednesdays (0-3 years). Coffee, tea and waffles available for purchase. Completely free.

Lovisenberggata 5, 0456 Oslo

Baby swimming run by Oslo Idrettslag (OI Svømming) and the Norwegian Life Saving Society, in a warm pool at Lovisenberg. Small groups focused on safety, water adjustment and play give your baby a gentle, reassuring start in the water.

Strandpromenaden 2, 0252 Oslo

On the last Friday of every month at 2pm there is a guided tour for parents with children up to two years old. The tour moves at a calm pace and adapts to participants big and small, and it is included in the entrance ticket. There is room for 30 on a first-come basis, so arrive in good time. The museum recommends a baby carrier rather than a stroller.

Rødtvet kirke

Wednesdays 12:30-2:00pm at Rødtvet Church. Rødtvet Church, from 1978, is in Rødtvet in the Groruddalen valley. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

Pontoppidans gate 7, 0462 Oslo

MiniSATS is SATS's childcare service, looking after your child (from 6 weeks until the day they turn 11) while you train, drop-in with no advance booking, up to 1.5 hours per visit. Costs 199 kr/month in addition to membership. Check current childcare opening hours at sats.no, as these can vary during the summer season.

Økernveien 115, 0579 Oslo

The same class as at XT Oslo in Nydalen, but at Løren and with fewer places: parents on parental leave train strength and conditioning with the baby in the studio, on a mat on the floor or in the stroller. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00, with room for 12. A ten-class pass costs NOK 1,449 and drop-in NOK 179; a regular membership also gives access, and it applies across the Functional Fitness Group centres. Times and prices are from the XT Løren class page, checked 12 August 2026 - check the timetable before you go.

Kaj Munks vei 41B, 0876 Oslo

Postpartum training at Tåsen Senter, with the option to bring baby along. The "Start" level (led by a physiotherapist) builds up the deep core muscles and prepares the body for further training, suitable from 6 weeks after a vaginal birth/8 weeks after a C-section. The "Advanced" level (led by a personal trainer) is higher intensity and focuses on the major muscle groups. Limited spots, book your course on the website.

Mailundveien, Grünerløkka helsestasjon, Oslo

Open kindergarten on the lower ground floor of Grünerløkka health centre, Mondays and Thursdays 9am-3pm, for children aged 0-3. A free drop-in meeting place where children play and parents meet others.

St. Hanshaugen park, Oslo

Outdoor training for new parents with stroller/baby in St. Hanshaugen park, run by AktivBootCamp. Both mothers and fathers are welcome, and the training is adapted to each participant's level. Interval training and strength exercises suited to life after birth, with your baby along, a nice way to get in shape and meet others in the same stage. They recommend waiting at least 6 weeks after birth before starting, at least 8 weeks after a caesarean. They train outdoors all year round whatever the weather, and the first session is free.

Hansteens gate 1, 0253 Oslo

A two-hour ceramics course designed for those on parental leave with the baby along. You get an introduction to clay and simple hand-building techniques and make your own small pieces; clay and materials are included in the price of 800 kroner. There is room for prams inside the workshop, and the pace allows breaks for feeding, nappy changes and cuddles. No experience needed. The course is scheduled at intervals, so check the booking page for the next date.

Torshov, Oslo

Courses all year round: Gravidyoga & Styrke for expecting mothers, and Mor og Baby Pilates for new mothers who want to train with baby beside them, awake or asleep.

Munkedamsveien 14, 0250 Oslo

A chamber concert by the Oslo Philharmonic specially designed for parents on parental leave with baby, about 40 minutes, where you're free to come and go from the hall. Strollers are left in the cloakroom, and each ticket covers two seats (adult + child). Check oslokonserthus.no for upcoming dates and prices.

Bogstadveien 26 / Holmboes gate 1, 0355 Oslo

Indoor playground in Majorstuen designed specifically for babies and toddlers, with soft play areas and sensory play. Only for children aged 0-24 months, and older siblings cannot join. A café for the grown-ups and a safe, enclosed setting make it a popular meeting spot during parental leave.

Nedre Slottsgate 8, 0157 Oslo

Modern indoor play area for children aged 0-6 with pretend-play zones, climbing areas, a reading corner, and a café. Also hosts new-parent meetups, courses, and birthday parties. Lille Lab has four locations in Oslo, and one membership covers every opening day at all four.

Lilleakerveien 14, 0283 Oslo

Postnatal yoga at Lilleaker for those past their six-week check, focusing on breath, pelvic floor and core at a safe pace. Your baby joins in, either actively in the exercises or by your side, and the classes are combined with songs and rhymes.

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.

Nordberg

Mondays at 11:30 at Nordberg Church. Nordberg Church, from 1962, is by Sogn and Nordberg near Kringsjå. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together, a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

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. Led by kindergarten staff, with an emphasis on play, language and meeting other families in the neighbourhood.

Oppsal kirke

Thursdays 12-2pm at Oppsal Church. Oppsal Church, from 1961, is in Oppsal in eastern Oslo. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

Trygve Lies plass 1, 1051 Oslo

A regular program at Deichman for babies and parents: the group gathers to read great picture books together for about half an hour, followed by coffee and socializing. Suitable for babies from about 7 months to a year and a half.

Hoffsveien 10, 0278 Oslo

MiniSATS is SATS's childcare service, looking after your child (from 6 weeks until the day they turn 11) while you train, drop-in with no advance booking, up to 1.5 hours per visit. Costs 199 kr/month in addition to membership. Check current childcare opening hours at sats.no, as these can vary during the summer season.

Rosenborggata 19C, 0356 Oslo

A small, personal yoga studio at Fagerborg with several mama and baby yoga classes a week, both regular and strength variants. Courses are offered in Norwegian and English, and there is also a dedicated class for Ukrainian women.

Martin Skatvedts vei 1, 0950 Oslo

A low threshold meeting place for babies and parents run by the volunteer centre at Grorudhuset, with no sign-up. They put out mats for the baby to play on and have high chairs. Coffee and lunch can be bought at the Granitten café in the same building. The description on their website says every Friday from 10am to 1pm, while their event calendar consistently lists the meetup on Mondays at 12:30. Check the calendar before you go. One of the few regular postpartum meetups in Groruddalen.

Oscars gate 27, 0352 Oslo

A six-week postnatal training course led by an osteopath and personal trainer, tailored for new mums who want to train together with their baby (6 weeks to 12 months). Focus on strength and stability for pelvic floor, core and back, in small groups of at most five participants with personal follow-up.

Pilestredet 60, 0167 Oslo

Baby swimming in partnership with Badenymfene, in a warm pool centrally located at Bislett. Courses build on gentle water adjustment and safety, and the central location makes it easy to reach for many families. The pool is open Monday to Thursday from 6.45am to 9pm, Friday until 8pm, and at weekends from noon to 6pm.

Torshov kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 and 12:00 at Torshov Church (for Torshov and Lilleborg). Torshov Church, from 1958, is centrally located in Torshov. Baby singing offers song, rhyme and movement for the youngest and a pleasant break for parents on leave.

Mortensrud kirke

Tuesdays at 12:00 at Mortensrud Church (for Klemetsrud and Mortensrud). Mortensrud Church, from 2002, is an award-winning modern church in slate, glass and steel. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

Hoffsveien 48, 0377 Oslo

Now called Familierommet, based at Hoffsveien 48 on the ground floor with the entrance via the health centre. A meeting place for children aged nought to three accompanied by an adult, open to residents of the Ullern district. A regular song session plus advice and guidance, with close cooperation with the health centre and Oslohjelpa. Bring your own food and drink. At the old premises in Hoff Terrasse 20 there is also an unstaffed outdoor play offering on Tuesdays from 10 to 2. Check the opening days before you go, they have changed.

Paulus kirke

Thursdays 1-2pm at Paulus Church (for Paulus and Sofienberg). Paulus Church, from 1892, is a neo-Gothic brick landmark by Birkelunden in Grünerløkka. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together, a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

Hjaltlandsgata 3, 0658 Oslo

Thursdays at 11:00 and 13:00 in odd-numbered weeks, while Kampen church holds the same times in even-numbered weeks. The parish states that baby singing is for children aged 0-1 accompanied by one or more adults, and that there is usually no baby singing during the school holidays.

Lambertseter kirke

Every other Tuesday at 11:00 at Lambertseter Church. Lambertseter Church, from 1966, is in Lambertseter in southeastern Oslo. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

Marka

Barnas Turlag Oslo organizes stroller walks every Wednesday all year round, where parents on parental leave meet up for exercise and social company - one of the activities where you often meet fathers on paternity leave. The walks head to forest cabins or cafés with food and changing facilities, at a pace everyone can manage. The group often splits into a faster and slower pack, and baby carriers can be used on all the walks. In winter, the routes stick to ploughed roads. DNT also arranges stroller walks in Bærum, Asker, Nittedal, Nordre Follo and Lørenskog - see DNT's website for an overview of walks in these areas.

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, a lively meeting place for young and old. Closed all of July and on public holidays.

Mortensrudveien 185, 1215 Oslo (Kantarellen bo- og rehabiliteringssenter)

Baby and toddler swimming focused on play, safety and closeness between child and parent, in warm pools at Mortensrud. Courses are grouped by age and the child's development.

Lovisenberg

Baby singing at Lovisenberg Church, Tuesdays at 11am. Lovisenberg Church, from 1912, belongs to the Lovisenberg diaconal institution by St. Hanshaugen. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together, a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

Hasle kirke

On Wednesdays the church is open from 11:00 to 13:30, with the singing session at 12:00. Hasle Church, from 1960, is in Hasle in eastern Oslo. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

Væringvegen 44, 2040 Kløfta

Spa package for one adult and baby, with timed spa access (including a baby pool) from 9:00-10:30am, followed by a breakfast buffet at Brasseriet. Note: located in Kløfta (Ullensaker municipality), about 30-40 minutes from central Oslo.

Dr. Dedichens vei 20, 0675 Oslo

Baby swimming in small groups, with warm water suited to the youngest, at Haukåsen school. Courses emphasise water enjoyment, safety and good contact between child and parent through play in the water.

Refstadveien 70, 0589 Oslo

A regular program at Deichman Bjerke for babies and parents every Wednesday at 12: the group gathers to read great picture books together, followed by coffee and socializing with others on leave.

Sars' gate 1, 0562 Oslo

The Natural History Museum runs baby tours every Tuesday 12:30 to 13:00, adapted for parents with children up to two years old. Themes rotate between the exhibitions, from animals and crystals to the Climate House and the Botanical Garden. Tours are included in the museum ticket, while baby tours in the Botanical Garden are free and stroller friendly. Room for feeding, crying and cheering along the way.

Schous plass 10, 0552 Oslo

A regular program at Deichman for babies and parents: the group gathers to read great picture books together for about half an hour, followed by coffee and socializing. Suitable for babies from about 7 months to a year and a half.

St. Halvards gate 33, 0192 Oslo

Postpartum yoga at Leela Yoga in Gamlebyen, with gentle flow sequences that strengthen the abdomen, back and pelvic floor, and open up the neck and shoulders - with a focus on breath as a useful tool during the postpartum period. The class is baby-friendly and adapted to the new mother's body: baby is either included in the exercises or lies on their own mat beside you, and each class ends with relaxation or baby massage. Everything is allowed - arrive late, change a nappy, breastfeed, soothe the baby and continue when you're both ready. Suitable from 6 weeks old until baby starts crawling. No prior yoga experience needed.