Bergen is the children’s city, where fun activities and spectacular attractions are waiting to be explored.
Here is a selection of five all year around activities that puts a smile on every kids’ face!
1. Bergen Aquarium
Bergen Aquarium is one of the tourist favorites in Bergen, just a short walk or a buss drive from the Fish Market. At Bergen Aquarium you can see so much more than rare and colorful fish and other animals living in an aquarium. Bergen Aquarium during feeding hours, you will see an entertaining show, as seals and penguins are doing tricks and exercises as they are served their meals.
At the tropical department, you can see colorful fishes, crocodiles, snakes and spiders.
Is your child ready to quit using pacifier? The colorful carps love eating krill from pacifiers, and the kids love to see them swimming around with their pacifiers in the pool for a while. At Bergen Aquarium there is always something new and exciting to learn about the creatures living under and above the water surface.
Photo: Bergen Aquarium
2. Try the new Fløibanen Funicular or Ulriken Cable Cars
Safe and secure, but at the same time quite exciting when the two cable cars take you up and down the mountainside of Mount Ulriken. Feel the tingling in your stomach as you look down at the city as cars, houses and people look smaller and smaller during the climb to the top, 643 meters above sea level.
From the top of Mt. Ulriken there are great hiking opportunities and a restaurant.
Photo: Benjamin Bargard
From the city center you can take the Fløibanen Funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen. There is a large playground and a jungle gym in the forest which is very popular for the children. If you like to go for a walk there is plenty of well marked trails to choose from in various lenths.
3. VilVite science centre
VilVite Science Centre is a dreamworld for every child, filled with exciting activities and challenges. Here the kids can explore the world, challenge themselves and have fun at the same time. You are not told how everything works, you are encouraged to figure it out yourself through fun exercises and activities.
In the main display area there are over 100 installations. Begin your career as a weather forecaster, or try cycling 360 degrees without falling off the bike. VilVite focus on technology and science. Take the Bybane (tram) to the Florida station, or take a 15 minute walk from Fisketorget. This is a favorite for all kids!
Photo: Tove Lise Mossestad
4. Klatreparken Høyt & Lavt
Let the kids feel the thrill in their stomach as they climb in the treetops in the largest climbing park in the Bergen region. With various difficulty levels, the courses are suitable for visitors of all ages. No prior experience is required when visiting Klatreparken Høyt & Lavt; all equipment and training will be provided upon arrival.
Photo: Klatreparken Høyt & Lavt
The climbing park is open from around April - mid October. But fear not, at the indoor climbing center Høyt under taket Kokstad you can climb all year. If you want to take a day trip from Bergen, you can also find a climbing park in Voss.
To get to Klatreparken Høyt & Lavt, take the bus number 600 from the city center towards Os. Get off at the stop called Kirkebirkeland and the park is 200 meters up the road.
5. Rush Trampoline Park Bergen
At Rush Trampolinepark, you can practice jumps and tricks, throw yourself off high towers, or battle like a gladiator. There are trampolines on walls and floors, suitable for children of all ages. You'll find Rush right next to the Bergen Lightrail stop called Kokstad.
Foto: Rush Trampolinepark Bergen
Another trampoline park can be found in Åsane in northern Bergen. FlipZone has more than 70 trampolines and a popular VR experience.
Bonus tip: Alpakka Parken Besøksgård
Just 45 minutes by car from Bergen, you'll find Alpakka Parken Besøksgård. Here you can meet the friendly alpacas, play mini golf, play on the large playground equipment, and take a ride in a classic "diligence" (horse-drawn carriage). If you want to stay overnight, you can try "Alpakka Glamping"!
Photo: Alpakka Parken Besøksgård
If you're looking for more ideas, check out all family friendly attractions here.
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