• Children's Activities in Oslo – 8 Tips for Year-Round Play

    Play and movement 

    Published 2025-01-12

    Is it gray outside and the energy levels high at home? Don’t worry! Oslo is full of play, fun, and adventure—regardless of weather and season. Here are eight great ideas suitable for children of various ages, whether they like to run outside, explore new places, or jump high indoors. Just grab your rain gear, scooter, or indoor shoes and get ready for today’s adventure!

    1. Outdoor Fun Year-Round – Activities for Children in Oslo's Parks and Nature

    Oslo has many cool places for children to let loose. In Torshovdalen, Frognerparken, or St. Hanshaugen, there are large playgrounds with climbing frames, slides, and plenty of space to run and play. Dress appropriately for the weather—and go for it!

    2. Museums That Make Children Glow – Activities for Children in Oslo with Learning and Play

    Child-friendly museums are gold! At the Technical Museum, Natural History Museum, and Popsenteret, it’s entirely possible to touch, try, listen, and explore. Here, children can build, test, and learn in their own way—and perhaps discover a new favorite interest

    3. Libraries with Space for Both Play and Calm

    Several of Oslo’s libraries have children’s sections that entice with books, drawing tables, and cozy corners. Deichman Bjørvika is an adventure in itself, and the libraries at Tøyen and Lambertseter also offer lots of fun for little book lovers. Here, you can relax a bit—or join a storytime session.

    4. Nature as a Playground – Right in the City

    Take the family on a trip to Sognsvann, Ekebergparken, or Østmarka! There, you can build huts from branches, look for squirrels, or bring a small picnic. In winter, the backpack is swapped for a sled—and in spring, perhaps a magnifying glass to look at ants and ladybugs.

    Child holding a stack of books in the library – quiet curiosity and learning
    Mother and daughter watching a performance from the audience – shared cultural experience

    5. Creative Workshops for Little Creators

    Children love making things—especially when they don’t have to clean up afterward! In Oslo, there are many places that offer free or affordable workshops for children, where they can paint, cut, glue, and build. A perfect way to use imagination on a gray afternoon.

    6. Events Full of Life and Activity

    Oslo always has something going on for children! Theater, children’s concerts, street festivals, circuses, or dance shows—something happens almost every weekend. Check the event calendar and find something that brings laughter, wonder, and goosebumps!

    7. Swimming Pools with Water Play and Laughter

    Regardless of the season, swimming is always fun. At Tøyenbadet, Frognerbadet, or Manglerudhallen, children can splash, swim, and slide through the day. Water play is both exercise and laughter in one—and a warm shower and cozy clothes afterward feel great.

    8. Leo’s Lekeland – Fast-Paced and Safe Indoors

    When the weather doesn’t cooperate—or the children just NEED to release energy—Leo’s Lekeland in the Oslo area is a perfect choice! Here, you can choose between two play centers:

    Leo’s Bærum, west of the city with good accessibility and large play areas
    Leo’s Ulsrud, east in Oslo with the same speed, fun & adventure—just a subway ride away!

    In both parks, you’ll find trampolines, ball pits, slides, climbing walls, and of course, Leo’s jungle. Here, children can let loose in safe environments—regardless of weather and season.Leo’s Lekeland

    And yes—parents get a break too. In Leo’s Bistro, you can enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the play.

    Book playtime easily online—and jump right into the jungle in Bærum or Ulsrud

    book a playtime

    Play Is Everywhere in Oslo

    Leo’s Lekeland Oslo is a perfect solution when you need quick, fun, and flexible activities for children in Oslo. Everyday life becomes a bit easier when you know where you can play. In Oslo, it’s a short distance to both laughter, movement, and small adventures—indoors and outdoors. It doesn’t have to cost much or be planned in detail—just choose an activity and jump in!