A weekend in Oslo with a 1-year-old

Kirkeveien 34, 0266 Oslo

Puppet theatre in a small red house in Frognerparken, next to the Frogner tennis courts. The shows are made for different age groups – from «Molefonkens ballong» for the youngest (ages 2–4) via «Molefonken» (ages 1–6) to the puppet cabaret «Den magiske kiste» (ages 3–8). Several shows are followed by a workshop where children make their own theatre puppet.

Anne-Cath. Vestlys plass 1, 0150 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.

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.

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.

Harald Hårfagres gate 2, 0363 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.

Vetlandsveien 99-101, 0685 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.

Tore Hals Mejdells vei 8, 0751 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.

Hammersborg torg 8, 0179 Oslo

A babycafé run by Svenska kyrkan (the Church of Sweden), at Margaretakyrkan (Hammersborg torg 8). An open meeting place for babies, toddlers and adults with play, chat and Swedish baby singing - 30 minutes of free play followed by about 20 minutes of singing, then free play and light refreshments (available for a small fee). No registration needed. Tuesdays 1-4pm and Thursdays 10am-1pm (during summer holidays June-August, only Tuesdays 1-4pm in June).

Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo

For parents with children aged 3-12 months, primarily on parental leave. Parents move with their baby to music, dance, and tactile objects. Classes at 11:00, 12:00, and 13:00, about 30 minutes each. Developed by stage artists Beata K. Iden and Heidi Jessen.

Karoline Kristiansens vei 4, Oslo

Baby massage course with a certified instructor (Anethe Toth). A loving and effective way to build closeness and security between parent and baby, which can ease colic/gas/constipation and promote relaxation and better sleep. For both mothers and fathers, massage oil included.

Stockholmsgata 8, 0566 Oslo

Baby massage course with a certified instructor (Anethe Toth). A loving and effective way to build closeness and security between parent and baby, which can ease colic/gas/constipation and promote relaxation and better sleep. For both mothers and fathers, massage oil included.

Bakkehaugen kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 at Bakkehaugen Church (for Bakkehaugen, Majorstuen and Vestre Aker). Bakkehaugen Church, from 1959, is by Tåsen, near Nordberg. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

Bekkelaget

Thursdays 11:30am-12:15pm and 1:00-1:45pm at Bekkelaget Church. Bekkelaget Church, from 1923, is in Bekkelaget in southern Oslo, near the fjord. Baby singing offers song, rhyme and movement for the youngest and a pleasant break for parents on leave.

Bøler kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 in the confirmation room at Bøler Church. Bøler Church is a modern church from 2011 in Bøler in eastern Oslo. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together – a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

Ellingsrud kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 at Ellingsrud Church (for Ellingsrud and Furuset). Ellingsrud Church, from 1981, is in Ellingsrud in eastern Groruddalen. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

Fagerborg kirke

Tuesdays 12:00-1:30pm at Fagerborg Church. Fagerborg Church, from 1903, is in Fagerborg near Bislett. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together – a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

Frogner kirke

Fridays at 11:00 in the parish hall of Frogner Church, Bygdøy allé (for Bygdøy and Frogner). Frogner Church, from 1907, is by Bygdøy allé in Frogner. Baby singing offers song, rhyme and movement for the youngest and a pleasant break for parents on leave.

Gamle Aker kirke

Tuesdays at 13:00 at Gamle Aker Church. Gamle Aker Church is Oslo's oldest surviving building – a Romanesque stone church from the 1100s by St. Hanshaugen. Baby singing offers song, rhyme and movement for the youngest and a pleasant break for parents on leave.

Grefsen

Every other Thursday (odd weeks) 11am-1pm at the parish centre. Grefsen parish is based in Grefsen in Nordre Aker, in the northern part of the city. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

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.

Hasle kirke

Wednesdays at 11:00 and 12:00 at Hasle Church. 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.

Haugerud kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 at Haugerud Church. Haugerud Church, from 1975, is by Haugerud shopping centre in Groruddalen. Baby singing offers song, rhyme and movement for the youngest and a pleasant break for parents on leave.

Hauketo-Prinsdal

Every other Tuesday at 11:00. Hauketo and Prinsdal parish is in southern Oslo, between Hauketo and Prinsdal. Baby singing offers song, rhyme and movement for the youngest and a pleasant break for parents on leave.

Kampen kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 and 13:00, alternating weeks (for Kampen and Vålerenga). 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nordstrand kirke

Wednesdays at 11:30 at Nordstrand Church (for Nordstrand and Ljan). Nordstrand Church, from 1886, is nicely located in Nordstrand in southern Oslo. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

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.

Ormøy

At Villa Kirkebakken, Ormøybakken 6. Villa Kirkebakken is on the island of Ormøy by Bekkelaget, in southern Oslo. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together – a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

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.

Ris kirke

Fridays at 11:00 (7-12 months) and 12:00 (3-7 months) at the Ris parish hall. Ris Church, from 1932, sits in quiet surroundings by Vinderen in western Oslo. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

Røa kirke

Tuesdays at 12:00 at Røa Church. Røa Church, from 1939, is centrally located in Røa in western Oslo. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together – a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

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.

Sagene og Iladalen

Thursdays at 12:00, alternating between locations. The sessions alternate between Sagene Church (1891) and Iladalen Church (1937) in the Sagene district. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

Iladalen

Baby singing for parents with children aged 0-1, every other Thursday at 12:00 — odd weeks at Ila Church, even weeks at Sagene Church. Drop in, doors open at 11:45. After the singing there's play and conversation in the church hall. No sessions during school holidays.

Sinsen

Wednesdays at 11:30 and 13:00 at Sinsen Church. Sinsen Church, from 1971, is in Sinsen in the northern city. Baby singing brings parents and little ones together for song and rhythm, a nice regular meeting place during leave.

Skøyen kirke

Tuesdays at 11:00 at Skøyen Church. Skøyen Church is a modern church from 1989 in the Skøyen area of western Oslo. Baby singing offers song, rhyme and movement for the youngest and a pleasant break for parents on leave.

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.

Tonsen kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 and 12:30 in the parish hall at Tonsen Church. Tonsen Church, from 1961, is in Tonsenhagen and Årvoll in northeastern Oslo. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

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.

Ullern

Wednesdays at 11:00 at the Ullern parish hall. Ullern Church, from 1903, is in the Ullern district in western Oslo. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

Uranienborg kirke

Thursdays at 11:00 and 12:30 at Uranienborg Church. Uranienborg Church, from 1886, is a neo-Gothic church on the border of Frogner and Majorstuen. Here parents and babies meet for familiar children's songs, rhymes and rhythmic games in a safe setting.

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.

Østre Aker

Tuesdays in even weeks at 11:00, Ulvenveien 104. Østre Aker parish holds baby singing in premises on Ulvenveien, by Ulven and Økern in northeastern Oslo. At baby singing, parents and babies sing songs, rhymes and rhythmic games together – a calm, social drop-in during parental leave.

Lovisenberg

Baby singing at Lovisenberg Church, Tuesdays. 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.

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.

Trimveien 4, 0372 Oslo

BabySwim at Domus Athletica by Ullevål — one of Norway's most established baby swimming providers. Age-grouped courses in a warm pool focused on play, gradual water adjustment and interaction between child and parent.

Arnebråtveien 114, 0771 Oslo

Age-grouped baby swimming courses in a warm pool at Hovseter, focused on water enjoyment, motor development and interaction between child and parent. Small groups allow close guidance from the instructor.

Haugerudsenteret 1, Oslo

Baby theatre performances at Haugerud senter, run by local theatre companies. Calm performances made for babies and toddlers, in a safe setting close to the neighbourhood.

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.

Oslo

Smaller, local swimming spot in Grorud - a nice and often quieter alternative for families in the area. Fresh water with grassy banks around it and a short walk from Grorud, well suited to the youngest.

Bølerlia 3B, 0691 Oslo

One of the country's largest providers of baby and toddler swimming, with courses at Bøler Bad. Focus on water enjoyment, motor skills and safety, in warm water suited to the very youngest.

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.

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.

Dronningens gate 16, 0152 Oslo

The Cinematheque in the city centre screens classic and new children's films every weekend - 1pm for the youngest and 3pm a family film for slightly older children. A cheaper, calmer alternative to the big cinema, with films curated for kids.

Oskar Braatens gate 35, 0474 Oslo

Children's singing with dinner after kindergarten hours, just like at Sofienberg - for children and parents in the Torshov/Lilleborg area. A simple gathering with song, movement and a shared meal, hosted by Torshov and Lilleborg parish.

Rathkes gate 18, 0558 Oslo

Children's singing with dinner after kindergarten hours - play and singing fun, with separate groups for the youngest and slightly older children. A low-threshold gathering in Paulus and Sofienberg parish where families meet for song, rhythm and a simple meal.

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.

Bogstad Gård, Sørkedalen, Oslo

Organic, Debio-certified visitor farm by Bogstadvannet, run by the City of Oslo. Children can meet farm animals such as cows, sheep, pigs and hens, and the area around the farm is great for a walk and a picnic by the lake.

Oslo

Popular lake with a sandy beach, a bonfire spot, toilets (including accessible), outdoor showers, a summer kiosk, a lovely floating dock and good parking. Universally accessible with bathing steps and a ramp.

Oslo

A slightly more sheltered swimming spot on Bygdøy with lovely smooth rocks and patches of sand, a good alternative when Huk is full. The green areas around it leave room for a blanket and a picnic, and it is a short walk from the bus.

Vulkan 1, 0182 Oslo

Norway's national stage for dance, with a regular programme of dance performances for children of all ages - from baby dance for the youngest to interactive shows for older children. Also hosts Family Days with baby dance, contact play, creative dance workshops and children's performances.

Anne-Cath. Vestlys plass 1, 0150 Oslo

Deichman puts on plays, storytelling sessions and children's films for slightly older kids at several of its 22 branches in Oslo. Check the programme at your local library.

Flere steder i Oslo

Norwegian pop-up literature project creating interactive theatre experiences for children aged 0-11 (individual shows are often aimed at ages 3-9), where children explore familiar stories through listening, play, movement and creating. Includes storytelling theatre, games tied to the story, creative workshops and a pop-up bookshop. Has staged shows such as Peter Pan, The Gruffalo and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. No fixed address - performs at various venues in Oslo, including Sentralen, Det Andre Teatret, Deichman Bjørvika and Tøyen (Vaterland/MiniØya).

Torshovgata 33, 0476 Oslo

Popular puppet theatre in the old tram depot (Trikkestallen) at Torshov, run by Oslo Nye Teater/Égal Teater. The intimate shows suit the youngest children well, and the short running time makes it a great first theatre experience. NB: Oslo Nye has decided to close the Trikkestallen stage – the puppet theatre is moving to Centralteatret and the main stage, so check the venue on oslonye.no before you go.

Kongsveien 23, 0193 Oslo

Sculpture park with over 40 artworks and panoramic views over Oslo, free and open around the clock all year. For families: the Hakkespettene activity house with art workshops, a small climbing park with balance elements and a low zip line, plus a sensory wall and animal-spotting tasks inside the museum (separate opening hours). The park has sloping terrain with paths and some gravel/uneven ground in places.

Ekebergveien 99, 1181 Oslo

Petting farm on Ekebergsletta, ten minutes from the city centre, with over 100 animals roaming free or in a fenced area you can enter: horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, geese, chickens and peacocks. Also offers horseback and pony riding. Open all year.

Urtegata 50, 0187 Oslo

A free, open meeting place for families run by the Red Cross, at Urtegata 50 in Grønland. Open to all families on Mondays and Thursdays, 4:30-7:30pm (with separate days for single parents), and Saturdays noon-3pm, no registration needed. In summer there's a varied program including pottery, science shows, animal visits, dance, theatre and first-aid courses for kids, plus free weekly outings to places like Tusenfryd, Ekeberg petting zoo, Oslo climbing park, Tøyenbadet pool and Marienlyst mini-golf. Run in partnership with the MARTE network centre for single parents.

Karl Fossums vei 1, 0984 Oslo

A free, open meeting place for families run by the Red Cross, at Nedre Fossum farm, Karl Fossums vei 1. Open to all families on Wednesdays 4:30-7:30pm and Sundays noon-3pm, no registration needed. In summer there's a varied program including storytelling, science shows, first-aid courses for kids, animal visits, a chess tournament, painting and dance workshops, plus free weekly outings to places like Tusenfryd, Tøyenbadet pool, Oslo climbing park and Marienlyst mini-golf.

Veitvetveien 8, 0596 Oslo

A free, open meeting place for families run by the Red Cross, at Veitvetveien 8 (Veitvet centre, 3rd floor). Open to all families on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-7:30pm, and Saturdays noon-3pm for outings, no registration needed. Wednesdays also feature Norwegian language classes 5-7pm with light refreshments. Families can join free weekly summer outings, including to Tusenfryd, Frognerseteren, the Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology, Ekeberg petting zoo, Oslo climbing park and Jumpyard.

Harald Hårfagres gate 2, 0363 Oslo

A focused 45-minute storytelling session with a complete story from start to finish, Wednesdays 12-1pm and Saturdays 1-1:45pm.

Middelthuns gate 28, 0368 Oslo

Oslo's classic outdoor pool with a 50-metre pool, diving tower and its own children's pool with a slide. Note: closed for renovation until 2027 - check status before visiting.

Sandakerveien 24C, 0473 Oslo

Indoor play area for children aged 1-12 with slides, trampolines, ball pits, obstacle courses and a bike track. Free for adults. Café on site.

Rolf Hofmos gate 4, 0655 Oslo

Ice cream bar/gelateria with handmade ice cream from local, natural ingredients, considered one of Oslo's best ice cream spots. Has a small play area for children.

Oslo

Idyllic swimming spot on Nesodden with a sandy beach and smooth rocks good for fishing, with a lovely view over Bunnefjorden. Can be combined with food from Hellviktangen art café, located right next door.

Sonja Henies vei 31, 1311 Høvikodden

In the dedicated children's workshop 'Labben', kids can draw and freely explore shape, colour and materials, inspired by the exhibitions. Staffed by museum educators on Sundays and during school holidays, with family tours of current exhibitions every Sunday. Children under 18 enter free. Note: located in Bærum, not Oslo municipality.

Frederiks gate 2, 0164 Oslo

In this museum, the whole family can get up close to the world's only preserved Viking helmet and real Egyptian mummies, along with artefacts from antiquity and the Middle Ages and a large coin collection. Everyone under 18 enters free.

Kompveien 1031, 1925 Blaker

A visitor farm with many different animals: deer, horses, ponies, sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs, chickens, peacocks, llamas, alpacas, donkeys and exotic birds. Also offers pony rides, climbing courses, nature playgrounds, high jumping and a forest trail. Open mainly on weekends and select weekdays, with themed events like Easter and Halloween. Note: located in Blaker (Aurskog-Høland/Fetsund area), about a 30-minute drive from Oslo.

Oslo

Idyllic island eight minutes by boat from Aker Brygge, with several lovely spots for swimming and sunbathing (sand, smooth rocks and grassy areas), a kiosk/café by the monastery ruins, and accessible toilets in summer.

Oslo

One of Oslo's most popular swimming spots, with large grass and sand areas, a new toilet building (18 toilets, two accessible), a kiosk, showers, drinking water and courts for beach volleyball and basketball.

Oslo

Swimming spot near Holmlia with plenty of room to play on land and a large car park, popular among families from southern Oslo. Shallow water near the shore, big lawns and an old farmstead make it a great spot for a whole day.

Karl Fossums vei 1, 0984 Oslo

A meeting place for parents and families with children aged 0-18 in the Stovner district, based in a white house and red barn at Nedre Fossum farm. Offers a free "Babytreff" baby meetup for parents with infants (0-10 months) every Monday, noon-3pm, in partnership with a local open kindergarten, "Naboprat" - free drop-in sessions on topics like language development, sleep and seasonal activities - plus family events with the Red Cross Family Centre roughly once a month.

Skedsmogata 23, 0655 Oslo

Organic children's farm two minutes from Ensjø metro station, run by volunteers. Free entry to sheep, donkeys, hens and other animals, with the farm open a few hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in season. Note: it closes for summer (roughly weeks 26-33) while the animals graze in the forest - check their Facebook page before visiting.

Oslo

Child-friendly swimming spot with a lovely sandy beach, smooth rocks, a diving board and a cosy kiosk/toilet building from 2009. Grassy lawn with tables and benches for picnics.

Hausmanns gate 28, 0182 Oslo

Knøttekino is tailored for children aged 2-5 with lowered sound and lighting, shorter films, and screening rooms furnished with sofas, blankets and cushions. Babykino is set up for breastfeeding, bottle-feeding and nappy changes, with low volume and dimmed lights - room for crying, cuddling and babbling.

Bygdøynesveien 36, 0286 Oslo

The exhibitions on the Kon-Tiki and Ra rafts have their own stories made for children, following the crab Johannes and the monkey Safi through Thor Heyerdahl's expeditions. Compact and easy to visit with small children.

Øvre Slottsgate 3, 0157 Oslo

Movement- and dance-based activity for parents and children aged 1-3 and 3-6, developed further from the Babydans concept. The session lasts about 45 minutes, requires no experience, and trains coordination, balance and strength through play with an adult. Held about once a month, free tickets via Tix.no - check sentralen.no for the next date.

Oslo

Oslo's longest and arguably best sandy beach (about 250 metres, crescent-shaped), with a kiosk, toilets, drinking water, barbecue spots and the option to camp for up to two days in a designated area.

Grini Næringspark 8, 1361 Østerås

Same concept as the Ulsrud branch: climbing frame, ball pit, tunnels, trampolines and slides. On Wednesdays entry is free for children aged 0-23 months (with an adult) - register with Leo's Family.

John G. Mattesons vei 4, 0687 Oslo

Indoor climbing frame, ball pit, tunnels, trampolines and slides for children aged 0-12 (and 0-16 in the older section). Café on site. On Wednesdays entry is free for children aged 0-23 months (with an adult) - register with Leo's Family.

Bøkkerveien 4, 0579 Oslo

The largest Lille Lab location, with plenty of room to play, a café, events and birthday celebrations for children aged 0-6. Soft play zones and a dedicated area for the very youngest make it a safe indoor option year round.

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.

Gruegata 23A, 0652 Oslo

Specially designed for the very youngest children (0-2), with calm play areas and sensory play in a safe setting. Smaller and quieter than the Hasle location, and a good place to meet other parents on leave.

Marcus Thranes gate 4B, 0473 Oslo

A cosy indoor play room at Torshov, one of four Lille Lab branches in Oslo, focused on imaginative play for children aged 0-6. Role play, climbing areas and a reading nook, with a café on site, and they also host courses and birthday parties.

Wergelandsveien 29, 0167 Oslo

Free play room (Sjeherasad) for children up to age 7, open Tuesday-Friday 9:30am-2pm and Saturdays 10am-3pm. Litteraturhuset also has a regular children's programme with films, book readings and more.

Oslo

Swimming spot with clean water in Østmarka, more natural and forest-close than the sea baths near the centre - a good choice for a quiet day by the water.

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). Diving boards at 1, 3 and 5 metres.

Edvard Munchs plass 1, 0194 Oslo

MUNCH has a broad children's programme: sensory painting for the very youngest, 'Barnas kunstdag' (Children's Art Day) for 3-8-year-olds almost every Sunday, and workshops during school holidays for slightly older children. Strollers are not allowed inside the exhibitions, but baby carriers can be borrowed.

Edvard Munchs plass 1, 0194 Oslo

Sensory Play is a workshop activity for the museum's youngest visitors, offered in two versions: 6-12 months and 1-2 years. Children explore tactile installations and paint with natural, edible ingredients together with an art educator. Other museums, including the Oslo City Museum, also offer baby tours.

Manglerud bad og aktivitetshus, Oslo

The same music programme as at Voldsløkka, in the dance hall on the top floor of Manglerud bad og aktivitetshus. An Oslo Culture School course where the youngest meet song and music together with an adult.

Voldsløkka kulturstasjon, Oslo

Oslo's cultural school music program for parents with infants: singing, dancing, play, and musical experiences together with baby. Drop in, Fridays at 11:00 (arrive by 10:50), 45 minutes.

Brynjulf Bulls plass 3, 0250 Oslo

In 'Urskogen Silva', children can create their own fantasy creature and watch it come to life digitally, while the Fairy Tale Room lets the youngest meet familiar storybook characters. Children aged 2-17 enter free (ticket required).

Sars' gate 1, 0562 Oslo

Here children can meet dinosaur skeletons and animals from all over the world, then run free in the Botanical Garden right outside. Guided tours for children on weekends in autumn and winter. Children under 6 enter free.

Herregårdsveien 18, 1168 Oslo

Baby and toddler swimming in small groups with experienced instructors, in southern Oslo. Focus on safety, play and gradual development, with courses that follow the child from the youngest ages and up.

Sam Eydes vei 13, 1081 Oslo

The City of Oslo's free visitor farm in Groruddalen, between Furuset and Lindeberg, with horses, sheep, cows, calves, goats, chickens, turkeys, geese, rabbits and guinea pigs. A calm farm experience where children can get close to both large and small animals.

Oslo

Swimming spot with a long tradition (a bathing culture dating back to 1890), with a bathing pier with steps down to the water, diving opportunities from the pier, a toilet and a lovely beach promenade with views towards Ulvøya.

Sognsveien 80 (NIH) / Lovisenberggata 5 (Lovisenberg)

Baby swimming focused on water safety, water adjustment and good experiences for the whole family, with courses at NIH by Sognsvann and at Lovisenberg. Run by the Norwegian Life Saving Society, Oslo and Bærum.

Museumsveien 10, 0287 Oslo

On the historic farmstead, children can feed animals, try old-fashioned toys, ride the popular tractor 'Gråtass' and run freely around the large open-air museum area with over 160 old buildings from all over the country, including the stave church from Gol. Everyone under 18 enters free.

Bygdøynesveien 37, 0286 Oslo

The museum invites children into the exhibition 'Oppdag havet' ('Discover the Ocean'), where they can, among other things, explore a submarine simulator, and on weekends children aged 4-12 can build their own boat in the popular boat workshop. All children enter free.

Sognsveien 80, 0855 Oslo

One of Norway's largest swimming clubs, offering baby swimming year-round with an emphasis on water adjustment, safety and confidence. Based in the pool at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences by Sognsvann.

Pilestredet (bakgården), Bygning I, 0164 Oslo

Cosy little 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. Warm floors inside and good stroller space outside - a great refuge on rainy days.

St. Olavs gate 2, 0165 Oslo

Small animal park in the middle of central Oslo with over 100 animals: snakes, geckos, lizards, frog species, tarantulas, a dwarf crocodile, monkeys, turtles and fish.

Oslo

Sheltered, child-friendly cove on Bygdøy with fine sand, calmer and less crowded than Huk. A good choice for those who want to avoid crowds with small children.

Rosenkrantz' gate 11, 0159 Oslo

Interactive illusion museum right by Karl Johan, with sensory challenges and optical illusions that captivate both children and adults. Separate children's tickets from age 4 and free entry for those under 3.

Kampen park, Oslo

Splash pool in Kampen park, popular and well-visited by families on warm days. Shallow water for the youngest, a playground and large lawns in one of the city's loveliest neighbourhood parks, at Kampen.

Torshovdalen, Oslo

Splash pool in Torshovdalen, the park corridor between Torshov and Sinsen. Shallow water for splashing on warm days, with large lawns, a playground and plenty of room for a picnic in a popular green space.

Bogstadveien 26 / Holmboes gate 1, 0355 Oslo

Indoor playground in Majorstuen designed specifically for babies and toddlers, with soft play areas and sensory play. A café for the grown-ups and a safe, enclosed setting make it a popular meeting spot during parental leave.

Rosenholmveien 22, 1252 Oslo

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

Eidsvegen 90, 2166 Rånåsfoss

An idyllic outdoor pool by the Glomma river, a five-minute walk from Rånåsfoss station. A large main pool and a separate children's pool for the youngest, with a kiosk, showers, toilets and a lifeguard on duty. Children under 7 swim free. Note: about 45 minutes from Oslo (Nes municipality), and only open in summer (typically late June to mid-August, noon-7pm).

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.

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. Suitable for all ages and popular for birthday parties. Note: located in Lørenskog, not Oslo municipality.

Bergensveien 2E, 0963 Oslo

Self-service indoor play area for children aged 0-7 at Grorud shopping centre, with climbing frames and a ball pit for older kids and a separate area with wall games and a ball pit for the youngest. Play sessions are booked in advance (max 15 families/60 people at a time), and you let yourself in with a code sent by SMS. Changing room with free diapers downstairs.

Oslo

Lake in the Oslo forest with a sandy beach, three bathing platforms along the water, a kiosk, a beach volleyball court, six toilets (four wheelchair accessible) and a universally accessible path and ramp down to the water.

Gardeveien 15, 0369 Oslo

In the old tram hall from 1913, the family can get up close to historic trams and metro cars, or try being a driver in the simulator inside the Holmenkollen line car. Open Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 11am-3pm.

Oslo

Swimming spot near Klemetsrud in southern Oslo, a quiet local alternative away from the most visited sea baths. A freshwater tarn surrounded by forest and trails, with shallow water that suits families well.

Oslo

Outdoor recreation area with a sandy beach, modern granite ramps along the water, fixed barbecue spots, several grassy areas, a boules court and playgrounds.

Harbitzalléen 19, 0275 Oslo

Baby and toddler swimming focused on water adjustment, swimming enjoyment and motor development, at several pools across Oslo. Courses are age-grouped and follow the child step by step in the water.

Rosenholmveien 11, 1252 Oslo

Farm and environment centre in Holmlia with an activity programme for children and youth built around horses and horse activities, animal care and gardening. A green breathing space in the city where children learn to look after animals and grow things through the season.

Oslo

The city's most central sea bath, in Bjørvika, with its own sheltered children's pool, bathing ladders and large wooden sun decks. Close to the centre and easy to reach on foot or by tram, but it fills up quickly on sunny days.

Nøklevann, Østmarka, Oslo

Old smallholding in the forest by Nøklevann in Østmarka, about 1.3 km from Bøler metro station. Children can say hello to the farm animals, and the walk in pairs nicely with a swim or a picnic by the lake.

Kjelsåsveien 143, 0491 Oslo

Voted Oslo's most fun museum for children, with over 100 interactive installations where kids can create a tornado, play a laser harp, drive a mini train and try VR covering transport, science, medicine and industrial history. SkaperLab for children/youth aged 12-16 with programming, music and 3D printing.

Børsteveien 13, 0585 Oslo

Combined café and play room for children aged 0-6, with a wooden play area designed to stimulate the senses and encourage free play. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm (check current hours).

Oslo

Sea bath with a bathing platform, diving tower and large grassy areas to lie on right by the city centre. The beach has small stones at the water's edge, so water shoes are a good idea for the youngest.

St. Olavs gate 25, 0166 Oslo

Baby swimming for children from about 2 to 24 months, centrally located in St. Olavs gate. Focus on water safety, motor development, play and parent-child interaction, in small groups with close guidance.

Helgesens gate 90, 0563 Oslo

New pool facility in Tøyen with its own children's pool (32 degrees), a warm jacuzzi and an outdoor pool open year-round. The children's area has fountains and is designed for calm play and bathing for the youngest.

Holtegata 15, 0259 Oslo

Family programme with dinner and activities. After dinner, the youngest can join baby singing while older children can take part in the church's choir school.

Klosterenga park, 0656 Oslo

Fountains, water-filled sculptures and running water from a wall in Klosterenga park, where the Hovinbekken stream flows through a system of channels, basins and pools. Popular with children on warm days.

Lodalsparken, Kværnerbyen, 0195 Oslo

A water mirror shaped like a river in Lodalsparken in Kværnerbyen, where children can wade and hop from stone to stone while the grown-ups watch from the seating areas nearby. The water is among the cleanest in Oslo, and in winter the mirror becomes a skating rink.

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Lovely swimming water with a small sandy beach by Ammerud, well suited for a quiet afternoon with the youngest. A freshwater tarn in a green corridor with trails around it, smaller and more sheltered than the big sea baths.

Kirkeveien, 0268 Oslo

The world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist (Gustav Vigeland), with over 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and wrought iron - including the famous Sinnataggen (Angry Boy). Children can run freely among the sculptures, and right by the main entrance lies Frognerborgen, Norway's largest playground with a climbing castle, swings and a sandpit. Free and open around the clock.

Selvbyggerveien/Rødbergveien, Årvoll, Oslo

One of Groruddalen's most popular swimming spots, with an asphalt bottom and grassy slopes around the pond. Relatively shallow water that makes it well suited for learning to swim. Blue Flag-certified beach.