Are you planning a short winter vacation or a weekend trip with the children? Oslo has everything you need: activities suitable for both young and old, easy transportation, shopping, fresh air, and restaurants. And in the middle of the city – just a stone’s throw from all the highlights – lies Karl Johan Hotel. Here, you can stay comfortably in one of the city’s most charming boutique hotels, with family-friendly rooms and pleasant service.
Our family rooms and premium quadruple rooms are spacious and modern, with comfortable beds, a seating area, a coffee machine, and a stylish bathroom. Several of the rooms have views of Karl Johans gate and Spikersuppa – and all have quiet surroundings despite the central location.
Activities with children in Oslo
The city has a lot to offer, even in the cooler months. Here are our best suggestions for experiences that are suitable for the whole family – many within walking distance, and all accessible by public transport.
Skating fun in the middle of the city
The Spikersuppa Skating Rink is just steps from the hotel and is open throughout the winter. Here, you can rent skates and twirl around to music – a classic for young and old alike.
Tobogganing in Korketrekkeren
Take the subway to Frognerseteren and try Korketrekkeren – a toboggan run of 2,000 meters. Easy to combine with hot cocoa and mountain views. Sledges can be rented nearby.
Experience Paradox Museum – 20% discount for our guests
The Paradox Museum is located in the same building as the hotel and is full of optical illusions, mirror rooms and installations that challenge the senses. A fun and different experience for the whole family.
Bring the family on a weekend trip to Oslo: Stay centrally – experience more – stress less.
Indoor activities for children in Oslo
Other child-friendly activities in the city center include a visit to Oslo Reptile Park, a small and exciting zoo with over 100 fascinating animals – everything from snakes and turtles to monkeys and frogs. At Tøyen is the Natural History Museum, where children can explore dinosaurs, skeletons and exotic animals from around the world in inviting and educational exhibitions. If you would like a quiet break, you can choose between Saga kino and Klingenberg kino, both just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. For those interested in culture, Oslo Nye Teater and Det Norske Teatret offer performances adapted for children, with familiar stories told through theater and music. And after a day out in the cold, it can be lovely to warm up in a floating sauna at KOK Oslo – a different and relaxing experience for the whole family, with views of the fjord.
The family package includes:
15% discount on accommodation in modern, spacious rooms
20% discount at Paradox Museum – in the same building!
Complimentary drinks at Egon Karl Johan
Free access to fitness room
Delicious breakfast under the hotel’s beautiful glass roof
Make your city break easy and enjoyable – stay in the heart of Oslo with your family
Whether you’re looking for action and fun, cultural experiences, or just some quality time together, Karl Johan Hotel is the perfect base. Here you can stay comfortably and centrally, with everything the city has to offer right outside your door. Our pleasant rooms and great deals make it easy to enjoy Oslo – together.
Welcome to a family-friendly city break in the heart of Oslo!
Photo credit – www.visitoslo.no
