One day in Oslo with children
Travelling with children requires some planning in order to create nice memories and enjoyable experiences for all age groups. Make sure to plan an itinerary including both cultural activities and some free time in between to maintain family harmony.
Start with a morning swim
Got children who enjoy swimming? Central Oslo offers up several spots for a morning dip before breakfast, such as Operastranda, Sørenga, and Tjuvholmen.
10:00-12:00
After breakfast, start off with a museum visit. There are many child-friendly museums in Oslo that are well worth a visit.
Child-friendly museums
Combine art with play
After the museum, it might feel nice for grown-ups as well as for children to seek out a playground to unwind and let off some steam. This way, the little ones get a chance to play while the adults can relax with a takeaway coffee from one of the nearby cafés. Many of Oslo’s museums are centrally located, with easy access to parks and playgrounds.
The Vigeland Museum is situated right next to the iconic Vigeland Park, by the entrance of which you’ll find a huge playground. The grown-ups can sit down on a bench or on the grass while the children enjoy themselves at the imposing play-fortress Frognerborgen.
With its large outdoor areas, The Norwegian Folk Museum at Bygdøy is just one big playground! There are several play areas and open spaces where children can run around, and you’re welcome to bring your own food if you don’t fancy visiting one of the on-site cafés.
Right outside MUNCH you'll find Munch Brygge, a square with cafés and restaurants – and a modern play installation that will keep the little ones entertained for quite some time.
Oslo Pass: your all-in-on ticket
If you're staying in Oslo for a whole day, it might be a good idea to purchase a 24-hour Oslo Pass. The Oslo Pass includes the ferry to Bygdøy (available between March and September), public transport in Ruter's zones 1, 2, 3, 4V and 4N, entrance to all museums and discounts on certain activities and in certain restaurants.
You may purchase the Oslo Pass in the app, on Google Play and in the App Store.
12:00-13:00
Time for lunch! Both Munch Brygge and the Vigeland Park have lovely food options for the whole family, and there’s no shortage of charming cafés and eateries in central Oslo with great lunch dishes on the menu.
Open-air picnic
If the weather is nice, you could take your food to a park and enjoy your meal outdoors.
13:00-14:00
Ready for some action? After lunch, take metro line number 1 towards Frognerseteren and get off at Voksenkollen. From there, it’s about a 20-minute walk to Tryvann Tower – a 118-metre-tall landmark visible from almost anywhere in the Oslo area. This is also the starting point for the next activity: a large treetop adventure park set in beautiful natural surroundings.
14:00-16:00
Skimore Oslo Sommerpark is one of Scandinavia’s largest treetop adventure parks, featuring 12 different climbing routes! Choose from mini routes, family routes, or more challenging ones that go up to 20 metres above the ground.
Visiting in winter? Time to strap on a pair of skis, as Skimore Oslo also offers several downhill slopes as well as ski and snowboard rental.
16:00-17:30
Probably feeling tired but content by now? Hopefully, you’ve still got some energy to visit the Holmenkollen Winter Sports Arena.
Take the metro a few stops back towards the city centre and get off at Holmenkollen. From there, it’s a short walk to the ski arena, which towers over Oslo and is visible from almost anywhere in the city.
The view is simply breathtaking, and you’re welcome to walk into the stadium area free of charge.
Connected to the ski arena is the Ski Museum, which has an interesting exhibition on Norway’s skiing history and that of Holmenkollen itself.
From the museum, you can access the top of the ski jump tower (included in the entrance fee) where you can experience what it feels like to sit at the top, waiting for the signal to jump.
Inside, there’s also a large play area with slides, tunnels, and fun nooks and crannies for the children to explore.
18:00-
After all of these activities, it is finally time for dinner. There are plenty of affordable, child-friendly restaurants in central Oslo. Hop on the metro back down from Holmenkollen and finish your day with a nice meal at one of the city’s many restaurants.
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