Burning off energy indoors: active things to do with kids in Oslo

Vulkan 13, 0178 Oslo

Indoor climbing and bouldering centre by Mathallen at Vulkan, run by Kolsås Klatreklubb, with three climbing walls and 26 top-rope stations. Centrally located, and a nice place to try climbing with slightly older children.

Cecilie Thoresens vei 17, 1153 Oslo

A pedagogical indoor play centre for children aged 0 to 5 at Lambertseter shopping centre, straight above Anton Sport at Cecilie Thoresens vei 17-21. 500 square metres divided into zones inspired by the continents, with climbing, a slide, a ball pit and role play, plus animals and environments from around the world. Adults can easily keep an eye on the whole space. Booking is recommended, and there are memberships and birthday parties. Open weekdays 9am-7pm and weekends 8am-8pm. Opening hours checked 24.10.2026.

Peter Møllers vei 4, 0585 Oslo

Climbing centre in Kanonhallen at Løren, with eight metres from floor to ceiling, autobelay, bouldering walls and the training boards Tension Board 2, Kilter Board and MoonBoard 2024. After-school climbing groups for ages 6 to 8, 9 to 12 and 13 to 16.

Holmlia senter vei 34, 1255 Oslo

Municipal swimming pool at Holmlia with a 25-metre pool from 0.9 to 1.8 metres deep and a small splash pool of 2.15 x 2.15 metres and 30 centimetres deep. Both are kept at 28 degrees. Sauna, and changing rooms with lockers.

• Children's pool
• Shallowest 30 cm

Luhrtoppen 2, 1470 Lørenskog

A trampoline park at Luhrtoppen in Lørenskog, with trampolines, a ninja course, a climbing wall, a high ropes course and a BattleBeam. The park sets four age tiers, and children under three cannot jump.

Skoglistubben 21, 1470 Lørenskog

Large indoor entertainment centre (formerly Megafun, now part of the Skyland chain) with trampolines, a multi-storey play area, a laser play zone, 6D cinema and a wind tunnel. Note: located in Lørenskog, not Oslo municipality.

Gruegata 23A, 0652 Oslo

The Lille Lab branch for the youngest, aged 0-2, with calm play areas and sensory play, and a place to meet other parents on leave. Older siblings cannot come along.

Helgesens gate 90, 0563 Oslo

New pool facility in Tøyen with its own children's pool (32 degrees), a warm jacuzzi (36 degrees) and a heated outdoor pool (32 degrees) that is open all year, plus a large outdoor area in summer. The children's area has fountains and is designed for calm play in the water.

• Children's pool 32°
• Hot tub 36°
• Water slide
• Diving board

Plogveien 22, 0681 Oslo

Pool facility in Manglerud with a 25-metre pool, a training/therapy pool, jacuzzi, sauna, a dedicated children's pool and a 51-metre-long slide (swimming ability required).

• Children's pool 32°
• Water slide
• Diving board
• Shallowest 80 cm

Aastatunet 12 A og B, 0988 Oslo

New municipal pool complex at Stovner, the most extensive one in Groruddalen. Six pools, from a children's pool 30 centimetres deep to a diving pool with 1 and 3 metre boards.

• Children's pool 32°
• Hot tub 36°
• Water slide
• Diving board
• Shallowest 30 cm

Økern Torgvei 2, 0580 Oslo

Municipal swimming pool at Økern with a single 25-metre pool, 1.10 to 1.60 metres deep and 28 degrees. There is no splash pool, no slide and no shallow end where the smallest children can stand, so this is a pool for children who can swim.

Langbølgen 24, 1155 Oslo

Swimming pool at Lambertseter run by Lambertseter Swimming Club. Public swimming at weekends: Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 3.30pm, with the pool split into a play area and a swimming area. Also hosts pool birthday parties on Saturdays.

Romsås Senter 1, 0970 Oslo

Municipal swimming pool at Romsås shopping centre, and the city pool best set up for small children: the splash pool is 4 x 3 metres, half a metre deep and kept at 33 degrees, with a small slide, an umbrella fountain and a side shower. The main pool is 25 metres and 32 degrees.

• Children's pool 33°
• Main pool 32°
• Water slide
• Shallowest 50 cm

Møllergata 24, 0179 Oslo

Indoor laser tag in the middle of the city centre, with two large mazes, plus indoor and outdoor paintball, escape games and street curling. Suits birthday parties and slightly older children.

Børsteveien 13, 0585 Oslo

Combined café and play room for children aged 0-6, where the play room is a separate zone with its own entrance, built around a wooden play structure. They host children's birthday parties and family gatherings.

Stavangergata 28, 0467 Oslo

Indoor skate hall of 2,300 square metres with street, bowl, micro ramp and a full-size vert. Helmets and skateboards are lent out at no extra cost and are included in the ticket, so you can turn up empty-handed.

Pilestredet (bakgården), Bygning I, 0164 Oslo

Small indoor play room at Tullinløkka (Pilestredet 27) in the city centre, for children aged 0-6 with dedicated zones for the youngest, climbing tubes, slides, a ball room and books. Self-service: you book a slot and let yourself in with the Mikrolekeriet app.

John G. Mattesons vei 4, 0687 Oslo

Indoor climbing frame, ball pit, tunnels, trampolines and slides. Café on site. Leos states that the play centre is for children of all ages and that they are open every day all year. Socks are required, adults included, and children cannot be in the park on their own.

Seilduksgata 30, 0552 Oslo

An indoor ice hall at Dælenenga in the middle of Grünerløkka, owned by the city and run by Grüner IL. Public skating on Sundays from noon to 1.45pm, with some exceptions through the season. Helmets are compulsory on the ice, and the hall charges a changing room fee.

Snøfonna 5, 1470 Lørenskog

Norway's only indoor ski centre, open all year with snow and sub-zero temperatures indoors. There are alpine slopes for all levels, a snowboard and freestyle park, a cross-country loop and a dedicated beginner area with a conveyor belt. For the youngest, SNØborgen is built for children aged three to ten, with climbing, snow tunnels and ice slides, and the ski school takes children year-round. Note: located in Lørenskog, not Oslo municipality, but easy to reach by shuttle bus from Lørenskog station.

Rosenholmveien 22, 1252 Oslo

Large indoor trampoline park with dedicated Minisprett sessions for children aged 0-6 together with an adult, in addition to regular jumping. Check current opening hours in the booking system on the website.

Trygve Lies plass 1, 1051 Oslo

Municipal swimming pool at Furuset shopping centre, right by the metro. The children's pool is large by Oslo standards: 10 metres long, 4 metres wide and 90 centimetres deep, deep enough for older children to practise in but shallow enough to stand up in.

• Children's pool
• Shallowest 90 cm

Olaf Helsets vei 5, 0694 Oslo

A large climbing centre at Skullerud with top-rope and lead climbing, bouldering and its own children's room with climbing play and auto-belay machines for both children and adults. Groups are split by age: climbing 5-18, bouldering 9-18 and training groups 10-18.

Grini Næringspark 8, 1361 Østerås

Same concept as the Ulsrud branch: climbing frame, ball pit, tunnels, trampolines and slides. Toddler Day is a weekly session for toddlers. On Tuesdays there is a Sports Day at 189 kroner, and three visits cost 549 kroner.

Nedre Slottsgate 8, 0157 Oslo

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

Bøkkerveien 4, 0579 Oslo

The Lille Lab branch at Hasle, with plenty of room to play, a café, events and birthday celebrations for children aged 0-6. Soft play zones and a separate area for the youngest.

Konows gate 1-3, 0192 Oslo

Indoor parkour hall with obstacles, sprung flooring and climbing elements. Offers parkour courses for children and youth aged 3-16 across several levels, free training sessions for families, birthday parties and holiday camps. The hall offers punch cards and memberships, and the Tren så mye du vil membership gives access to both courses and independent training.

Bølerlia 3D, 0691 Oslo

Municipal swimming pool right by Bøler shopping centre, with a single 25-metre pool from 0.9 to 1.8 metres deep. The water is kept at 32 degrees, warmer than most of the other municipal halls, which makes up for there being no separate children's pool, slide or diving board here.

• Main pool 32°

Vollsveien 13H, 1366 Lysaker

Climbing centre with dedicated children's rooms for children aged 2-10: a room with auto-belay for harness climbing, and a bouldering room with rope-free climbing for the youngest. No booking or experience required. Also offers climbing groups for ages 7-9, 10-13 and 13-18, plus climbing camps during school holidays.

Tore Hals Mejdells vei 18, 0751 Oslo

A private swimming facility at Røa that sells no day tickets: membership is required, and the family membership covers households of three or more. The badeland has a 25-metre pool, a 56-metre water slide across several floors and its own children's pool at 32 degrees, 20 to 50 centimetres deep.

• Children's pool 32°
• Hot tub 34°
• Water slide
• Shallowest 20 cm