Category: Norway

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! If you’re planning a wider Norway trip with older kids, Oslo works brilliantly alongside visits to Bergen with kids and Flåm with kids, especially if you’re travelling by train. We visited with our boys (age 11 and 13)…

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 If you are visiting Bergen as part of a wider family holiday, it combines well with both Oslo and Flam and the fjords. particularly if you are travelling by train. Take the funicular up Mount Fløyen Riding the funicular is an experience in itself and one of the…