Happy New Year, Oslo parents! Ditching the holiday buzz and ready for some real weekend fun? This Jan 3rd-4th, we're kicking off 2026 with some cool science explorations at Teknisk Museum and a chance to learn a super traditional craft at Norway House. Let's dive in!
Quick Picks
Walking the roof of the Oslo Opera House
Operahuset
A fantastic, unique urban walk with amazing city views that costs nothing.
Helgeprogram - Familieaktiviteter
Teknisk Museum
Science experiments, planetarium shows, and fun activities all wrapped up indoors at the Technical Museum.
Bake Lefse with Heidi Eger
Norway House
Get hands-on making the classic, soft Norwegian flatbread – great for little bakers!
Helgeprogram - Familieaktiviteter
The museum is running special family activities all weekend, including fun things in the Planetarium. It’s a perfect way to burn off some of that post-holiday energy with science-based fun.
Why we picked it: The museum is extending holiday fun with dedicated family activities, making it a reliable indoor choice.
Gå på taket av Operaen
Seriously, walk on the roof of the Opera House! It's a proper, gently sloped hill offering incredible views across the fjord and the city skyline. Great for a brisk winter wander.
Why we picked it: It's architecturally stunning, free, and the views over the frozen/icy Oslofjord are unique in January.
Bake Lefse with Heidi Eger
Learn to make the traditional, soft potato flatbread, Lefse, using a grandma's recipe! It's a hands-on class where you get to eat what you make.
Why we picked it: It's a rare, hands-on workshop teaching a genuine, edible piece of Norwegian heritage right after Christmas.
The Christmas Mystery: The Tasmanian Wolf
Solve the wildest Christmas mystery involving the Tasmanian Wolf at the Natural History Museum! This sounds like a fun, interactive way to explore natural history collections.
Why we picked it: It's a limited-run mystery event tied to the season, perfect for slightly older kids who like a challenge.
Film: The Naked Gun (2025 Remake)
The new action-comedy remake is reportedly getting good reviews, making it a potentially fun, late-evening option for families with teens. Check the official age rating first!
Why we picked it: A big, new action-comedy film showing right after the holidays is usually a hit with the older kids.
Akrabrygge & Oslo Opera House Stroll
The Aker Brygge boardwalk is surprisingly atmospheric in the cold, and finishing with the Opera House roof climb is a great combo. Wrap up warm!
Why we picked it: It combines the modern waterfront with iconic architecture for an active, non-touristy city experience.
Baking Workshop: Lopper og Lus i Hår og Parykk talk
A super quick, quirky talk about fleas and lice in hair and wigs—perfectly gross fun for the 5+ crowd! Check if this is part of a larger event at the National Museum or a history museum.
Why we picked it: The topic 'fleas and lice in hair and wigs' is definitely one of the most surprising things we found for this weekend!
Skiing/Sledding at a Local Hill
If there's snow, ditch the paid slopes and head to a local hill like Ekeberg. It’s a classic Oslo winter activity and totally free!
Why we picked it: It's the quintessential, free, seasonal Oslo family activity, weather permitting.
Helgeprogram - Familieaktiviteter
The museum is running special family activities all weekend, including fun things in the Planetarium. It’s a perfect way to burn off some of that post-holiday energy with science-based fun.
Why we picked it: The museum is extending holiday fun with dedicated family activities, making it a reliable indoor choice.
Gå på taket av Operaen
Seriously, walk on the roof of the Opera House! It's a proper, gently sloped hill offering incredible views across the fjord and the city skyline. Great for a brisk winter wander.
Why we picked it: It's architecturally stunning, free, and the views over the frozen/icy Oslofjord are unique in January.
Bake Lefse with Heidi Eger
Learn to make the traditional, soft potato flatbread, Lefse, using a grandma's recipe! It's a hands-on class where you get to eat what you make.
Why we picked it: It's a rare, hands-on workshop teaching a genuine, edible piece of Norwegian heritage right after Christmas.
Film: The Bad Guys 2
The sequel to DreamWorks' 'The Bad Guys' is showing this weekend, likely with matinee times perfect for families. Grab popcorn and settle in for a safe bet.
Why we picked it: A brand new, family-friendly movie sequel is often a weekend winner for mixed-age groups.
Akrabrygge & Oslo Opera House Stroll
The Aker Brygge boardwalk is surprisingly atmospheric in the cold, and finishing with the Opera House roof climb is a great combo. Wrap up warm!
Why we picked it: It combines the modern waterfront with iconic architecture for an active, non-touristy city experience.
Skiing/Sledding at a Local Hill
If there's snow, ditch the paid slopes and head to a local hill like Ekeberg. It’s a classic Oslo winter activity and totally free!
Why we picked it: It's the quintessential, free, seasonal Oslo family activity, weather permitting.
Bake Lefse with Heidi Eger
Learn to make the traditional, soft potato flatbread, Lefse, using a grandma's recipe! It's a hands-on class where you get to eat what you make.
Why we picked it: It's a rare, hands-on workshop teaching a genuine, edible piece of Norwegian heritage right after Christmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Oslo this weekend?
The best genuinely free option is walking the amazing architecture and getting city views by climbing the roof of the Operahuset on Saturday or Sunday. We also recommend a free sledging/skiing session at a local hill like Ekebergparken, weather permitting.
What's the best indoor activity for a cold or rainy Sunday?
You can't beat the Teknisk Museum (Helgeprogram - Familieaktiviteter) on Sunday, January 4th, for science fun and planetarium shows. If you prefer something cozier, check out the afternoon Bake Lefse workshop at Norway House.
Are there any quirky or unusual workshops happening?
Absolutely! Check out the very short but peculiar talk on 'Lopper og Lus i Hår og Parykk' (Fleas and Lice in Hair and Wigs) on Saturday at 2 PM, or get hands-on and learn to bake Lefse at Norway House.