Oslo with kids – how to enjoy some fantastic activities!

Oslo with kids – how to enjoy some fantastic activities!

Norway, Uncategorized
Oslo may not be the most obvious choice for a family holiday. However, Oslo is safe, clean, and friendly, with some fantastic museums. My kids melt / melt down once temperatures hit 25c so this northern capital has much to offer for a summer trip. With a flight time of only 2 hours from London, you can be having some Scandi fun in no time! Read on for some of the activities we loved in Oslo with kids. Be amazed by polar exploration at the Fram! Chasing bubbles! The Nobel Peace Prize! We visited with our boys (age 11 and 13) over a weekend in August 2025. The streets were surprisingly quiet for a capital city. Hubby wondered if the locals had all headed out to their summer houses... The…
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Bergen with kids – how to spend a fantastic weekend!

Bergen with kids – how to spend a fantastic weekend!

Norway
Norway's second city is colourful and buzzing, with nature on its doorstep. Whether you are checking out the harbour area, hiking in the mountains or heading out onto the fjords, Bergen has it all. We visited Bergen with our boys then aged 11 and 12 in summer 2025. Read on for my tips on how to spend a fantastic weekend in Bergen with kids.. Atmospheric old streets of Bergen Home to the famous composer, Grieg Traditional buildings line the harbour at Brygge Take the funicular up Mount Fløyen Riding the funicular is an experience in itself and one of the best things to do in Bergen with kids. The best views are from the front of the first carriage on the way down. Carriages come every 5 minutes or so.…
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Flam with kids – 7 amazing things you must do!

Flam with kids – 7 amazing things you must do!

Norway
The home of the superlative (but for good reason)! Flam (or Flåm) is a small village, nestling at one end of the Aurlandsfjord, which punches well above its weight. Cruise passengers and guided coach groups sweep through this gem in hours. However, I recommend a longer stay in Flam with kids. My hubby and I spent 2 days in Flam with our boys (then aged 11 and nearly 13) in August 2025 as part of a longer independent trip around Norway. Read on for my tips on some fantastic things to do in Flam with kids! Reflections in the amazingly clear water! Flam river on the approach by train! Enjoy warming lamb stew or sour-cream porridge at the Fjord Farm 1. Stay overnight in Flam with kids Flam is at…
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