Vannkanten Waterworld, Mount Fløyen, Bergen Aquarium and VilVite Bergen Science Centre offers great family activities in Bergen throughout the year.
Take Norway's longest water slide at Vannkanten Waterworld
In Bergen there is a lot to do for those who like speed and excitement. One of the thrilling rides is the BOB water slide at Vannkanten aquapark. With its 120 meters, this is Norway's longest water slide. The tunnel has interactive entertainment with music, light themes and smashpoints, and you choose the theme you like before setting off. Compete with the rest of the family for the best scores, which appear at the end of the ride.
Vannkanten aquapark is a great place for both fun and relaxing on your family holiday in Bergen. Enjoy everything from therapy pool, sauna,hot tubs indoors and outdoors to slides and pools for kids of all ages. You can also challenge yourself up the climbing wall. The reward when you reach the summit is to get to slide back down.
The best playground in Bergen at Mount Fløyen
In just 6 minutes, the Fløibanen funicular takes you from Bergen city center to the end station, which is 320 meters above sea level. In addition to offering the best views of the city, Fløyen is an eldorado for family activities in Bergen. Here you will find a variety of areas where the children can climb trees, play hide and seek and enjoy the freedom of the mountains. They can also enjoy themselves in the playground or have fun in the Troll Woods with the troll figures.
The playground and the climing park is a popular place for locals to bring their children - all year round.
Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik
Put on a soap coat or feel the G-forces
How big can you make a soap bubble? Find out at VilVite Bergen Science Centre, a great spot for family activities in Bergen. Put on the soap coat and see if you can make a bubble that surrounds your whole body. VilVite has many family activities. Here you can play and learn in the exhibitions,be surprised in a science show or watch 3D movies. At VilVite you will find the only G-force 360° cycle loop in Europe. Here you will really feel the G-forces on your body!
Be fascinated by tropical animals
Take the kids on a very special discovery tour on your family holiday in Bergen! The aquarium in Bergen is Norway's largest aquarium and one of Bergen's biggest tourist attractions. In the tropical department you will find snakes, geckos, spiders and insects you never knew existed. In the crocodile cellar you can meet two Philippine crocodiles. This endangered species is found only in the Philippines, and is less rare than a giant panda. You can also meet Odd, Hugo and Eriksen, three curious and social marmosets who love to greet the children who come to visit. At the Aquarium there are 40 species, 60 aquariums and, not least, a shark tunnel where you can get a closer look at shark and tropical fish.
Photo: Morten Wanvik
What else is happening in Bergen? Check out more family friendly attractions here.
Great tip:
If you use the Bergen Card, you will receive free or discounted entrance to most museums and attractions in Bergen. Bus and city rail are also free! You can buy the Bergen Card online, at the Tourist Information Center in Bergen and at most campsites and at Montana Hostel.
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