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Scandic Hotels – in all major cities from north to south
Nordic Choice Hotels – a different hotel company
Thon Hotels – with fantastic breakfast
Radisson Blu Hotels – discover your favourite destinations
Classic Norway Hotels – From distinctive hotels to authentic fisherman's cabins
Citybox – modern and affordable hotels in a central location
DanCenter – your specialist in holiday homes in Norway
Norgesbooking – book your perfect cabin stay in Norway
Campcation – book camping all across Norway with Campcation
Rauland – Skiing in stunning mountain scenery
Vy – travelling by train has never been easier
SJ NORD – the adventure starts on the train
Vy express – travel with bus throughout Norway
NOR-WAY Bussekspress – experience amazing scenery by bus
Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia
DFDS – Europe’s leading ferry operator 2012-2021
AutoEurope – always a smooth car rental experience
Rent-A-Wreck – the smart car rental alternative
Arctic Campers – Norway’s camper van rental
Cabin Campers – your cottage on four wheels
Hurtigruten – "The World’s Most Beautiful Sea Voyage"
Fjord Tours – Home of Norway in a nutshell® - Norway’s most popular tour
Authentic Scandinavia – Travel created by locals
Up Norway – Bespoke luxury tailored by insiders
Norrøna Hvitserk – expeditions and adventure holidays
Booknordics.com – hundreds of activities, tours and day cruises in Norway
Brim Explorer – silent fjord tours by electric catamaran
Fjord Travel – let us show you the beauty of Norway!
Go Fjords – tours and activities all over Norway
50 Degrees North – unforgettable tailor-made and small group tours to Norway
Discover Norway – skiing, biking and hiking tours in Norway
Norwegian Holidays – low-price package holidays with Norwegian. Flight, hotel and rental car
Stromma – sightseeing, excursions and experiences with bus, boat and train
My Nordic Travel - Do It Yourself, make your own itinerary.
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We all love animals, and it is super fun to get close to species we can’t keep as pets.
Throughout Norway, you’ll find several kid-friendly destinations, and many of them lie near a zoo, an animal park or an aquarium. And if you wish to observe wild Norwegian animals in their natural habitat, you’re in luck. Many companies arrange wildlife safaris in Norway, from musk ox safaris in the Dovrefjell mountains and whale safaris in Northern Norway to royal encounters with the king of the forest – the moose.
Most Norwegian kids dream of a trip to the Dyreparken Zoo and Amusement Park in Kristiansand in Southern Norway – and for a good reason. The zoo is home to almost 150 different species, including chimpanzees, lions, and giraffes.
In Eastern Norway, you can get close to a variety of animals, from goats and sheep to wolves and reptiles. Drop by the Bjørneparken bear park in Flå to observe wolverines, Siberian tigers, and bears from a safe distance. They also have a crocodile world, Krokodilleland, where you can see Cuban crocodiles, the boa constrictor snake, and a giant tortoise!
With more than 20 different species, Langedrag Nature Park in Nesbyen is also a great place to visit. Help out with the farm work, pet baby goats, and see lynx and wolves. You can even spend a night or two at the farm here, which gives you plenty of time to explore and observe all the animals.
Another popular destination for families with kids in Eastern Norway is the Hunderfossen Adventure Park in the Lillehammer region – and they also have a separate area with animals called Barnas Gård (the kids’ farm). Here, the little ones can meet deer, fallow deer, emus, and guineafowls. If you like snakes and lizards, head to the Norwegian capital and Oslo Reptile Park.
One of the main attractions at Namsskogan family park in Namdalen in Trøndelag is the bear. But you can also stay in safe accommodations inside the park, right next to the bears and the wolverines. The Polar Park in Bardu outside of Narvik in Northern Norway has – as the name would suggest – several Arctic animals.
In Norway, lots of peculiar creatures live by or near the ocean as well. Stop by an aquarium and get close to everything from crabs and flatfish to cod, seals, penguins, and cute otters. The two largest aquariums are Atlanterhavsparken in Ålesund and Bergen Aquarium in Bergen, while Polaria in Tromsø is the world's northernmost aquarium.
Regardless of which animal park you visit, make sure to find out when they’re feeding the animals – it’s usually one of the highlights!
Kristiansand Zoo and amusement park- Dyreparken - is the most visited attraction for families with children in…
Go to: Dyreparken - Kristiansand Zoo and amusement parkKristiansand Zoo and amusement park- Dyreparken - is the most visited attraction for families with children in…
Get up close and personal with bears, elk, lynx and other exotic animals! In Bjørneparken our…
Go to: Bear ParkGet up close and personal with bears, elk, lynx and other exotic animals! In Bjørneparken our…
Langedrag Nature Park is open for overnight and daily visits, all year round, and offers a number of…
Go to: Langedrag Nature ParkLangedrag Nature Park is open for overnight and daily visits, all year round, and offers a number of…
The farm features Norwegian farm animals – both small and large. In total 23 different species. Be…
Go to: Kid's farm HunderfossenThe farm features Norwegian farm animals – both small and large. In total 23 different species. Be…
Meet live snakes, monkeys, geckos, crocodiles and other exciting creatures.
Go to: Oslo Reptile ParkNamsskogan Familiepark has Norway’s largest collection of Nordic animals. Over 30 species, among them…
Go to: Namsskogan Wildlife parkNamsskogan Familiepark has Norway’s largest collection of Nordic animals. Over 30 species, among them…
The Atlanterhavsparken is one of the most particular Aquariums in Europe. The Aquarium is built into the…
Go to: Atlanterhavsparken Ålesund - The Norwegian AquariumThe Atlanterhavsparken is one of the most particular Aquariums in Europe. The Aquarium is built into the…
The entire family will also enjoy a farm stay and a spectacular train journey. Or how about a stay at a historic hotel.
Thrills and laughter. Water and glaciers. Unique activities and cool hotels. Here are some ideas for a memorable family holiday!
Family-friendly nature adventures
You will find kid-friendly activities and attractions all over Norway. Here are our top tips in six regions that have made an extra effort to make the youngest globetrotters smile.
In Norway, you can combine camping with numerous family-friendly activities. Camping expert Jan-Henrik Larsen points out some of the many sites that will keep the children happy.
Ride some of Scandinavia’s most spectacular roller coasters, visit a winter wonderland filled with Christmas joy, or bring your bathing suit to a super slide. Here are some of Norway’s top amusement parks.
Norwegian nature is an exciting playground for canoeing, glacier hiking, mountain biking, surfing, discovering wildlife, and more. Here are ten of our favourite family-friendly summer activities.
Hear the jingle of bells when the goats come running, meet a dairymaid barista, and enjoy traditional food at a summer farm in the Norwegian mountains.
You will find kid-friendly activities and attractions all over Norway. Here are our top tips in six regions that have made an extra effort to make the youngest globetrotters smile.
In Norway, you can combine camping with numerous family-friendly activities. Camping expert Jan-Henrik Larsen points out some of the many sites that will keep the children happy.
Enjoy Norway's exciting beach life and experience coastal hiking, kayaking, and fishing. Have Arctic fun under the midnight sun, and experience booming urban culture, fjords, and pristine nature.
Ride some of Scandinavia’s most spectacular roller coasters, visit a winter wonderland filled with Christmas joy, or bring your bathing suit to a super slide. Here are some of Norway’s top amusement parks.
Norwegian nature is an exciting playground for canoeing, glacier hiking, mountain biking, surfing, discovering wildlife, and more. Here are ten of our favourite family-friendly summer activities.
Hear the jingle of bells when the goats come running, meet a dairymaid barista, and enjoy traditional food at a summer farm in the Norwegian mountains.
See our selection of companies that work hard to make you happy all through your trip.
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