Short answer
Oslo Vinterpark in Tryvann, now Skimore Oslo, sits on the ridge above the city and is reached by T-bane line 1 to Voksenkollen and a connecting bus. The children have four green slopes with figures and easy lifts, all the slopes are floodlit in the evening, and Holmenkollen and the Korketrekkeren sledging run are on the same metro line.
Quick facts
- Country / region
- Norway, Oslo
- Ski area
- Tryvann, Nordmarka
- Altitude (village – top)
- 150 – 531 m above sea level
- Season
- December – Easter
Family rating
4,8 / 5
- Beginner slopes Four green children's slopes with figures and easy lifts, easy to keep an eye on.
- Travel time About half an hour from central Oslo, with the metro almost all the way.
- Evening skiing All the slopes are floodlit, and on weekdays the ski area stays open late into the evening.
- More to do nearby Holmenkollen and Korketrekkeren are on the same metro line.
The rating is our overall assessment for families with children based on the criteria above – not a paid placement.
A winter's day along T-bane line 1
| Stop | What to do there | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Holmenkollen | The ski museum and the ski jump tower | A steep ten-minute walk up – visit the museum when it opens at ten |
| Midtstuen | The bottom of Korketrekkeren | The metro back up to Frognerseteren for another run |
| Voksenkollen | Oslo Vinterpark in Tryvann | The bus up connects with the metro during the winter |
| Frognerseteren | The top of Korketrekkeren | Hire a sledge here if you don't have your own, and use the toilet in the clubhouse |
Line 1 runs towards Frognerseteren. Korketrekkeren and the children's slopes are only open when there is snow, so check the conditions the same morning.
Oslo is one of the few capital cities where you can take the metro to the ski slopes. Oslo Vinterpark in Tryvann, which now operates under the name Skimore Oslo, sits on the ridge above the city, about half an hour from the centre. It is not a mountain resort, but for a family spending a weekend or a holiday in Oslo it is a perfect way to fit in a day's skiing – and combine it with Holmenkollen and one of Norway's best-known sledging runs. We have gathered the bigger resorts outside the city in Norway's ski trips.
The children's slopes at Tryvann
Beginners have four green slopes: Elgløypa, Revekneika, Ekornbakken and Knøttesletta. There are figures on the slopes that help the children learn to turn, and the slopes are easy to keep an eye on from top to bottom. The lifts here are platter lifts, which are easy for children and beginners. When the children want to move on, Tårnbakken is wide and just steep enough – a slope that suits both small children and experienced skiers.
Park at the top of Tryvann if the children are not used to skiing. That is where the ski school, the hire shop, the shop and the restaurants are, and you don't have to start the day by getting yourselves up the hill. At the bottom of the children's area is Café Tårnstua with pizza, waffles and buns, and opposite the car park at Toppsenteret is the restaurant Vidsjå with a big children's menu.
Teenagers will find a terrain park with easy jumps and rails in Blåløypa, and the long black Wyllerløypa runs almost one and a half kilometres down towards Sørkedalen.
The ski school – the world's oldest children's ski school
The children's ski school at Tryvann is considered the oldest in the world. It started out as Tomm Murstad Skiskole and is now called Skimore Oslo Skiskole. It is based at the children's area below Tårnstua.
For Oslo children there are evening courses for Ages 3–10 that run for five or ten weeks, but for a visiting family it is group courses and private lessons that apply. Book in advance on the ski school's website. The ski school is open every day during the season, both during the day and under the floodlights in the evening. Read first ski trip with kids for how to prepare the children for their first lesson.
Passes and age groups
This is where Oslo Vinterpark differs from most Norwegian mountain resorts: children don't ski free.
- Knøtt 0–6 years have their own pass, which costs less than the child pass.
- Children 7–15 years have a child pass.
- Adult applies from age 16, and senior from age 67.
- Everyone needs a keycard, even the youngest.
Skimore is built around a membership for regular skiers, with a family membership for up to two adults and three children. For a single day, an ordinary day pass is the simple choice. Current prices are in Skimore's app and booking.
Evening skiing under the floodlights
All the slopes in Oslo Vinterpark are floodlit, and the evening skiing is what makes the place special. Last season the ski area was open 10–22 Monday to Friday and 9–17 at weekends, and the season started on 20 December. The dates for 2026/27 had not yet been published in October. The season usually runs from November or December until Easter, and snow cannons cover the whole area.
An evening on the slopes after a day in the city is a lovely way to round off a weekend in Oslo. Bring spare mittens – it gets colder once the sun has gone down.
How to get to Oslo Vinterpark
By metro take T-bane line 1 towards Frognerseteren and get off at Voksenkollen. During the winter season, a bus runs from the stop on Voksenkollveien up to Tryvann – on weekdays meeting every other metro train and at weekends every one. The alternative is to walk uphill for about a quarter of an hour, which is hard going with skis and small children. In Ruter's journey planner, Tryvann is listed as a stop of its own.
If you are heading to the lower part at Wyller, take T-bane line 2 to Røa and bus 41 towards Sørkedalen instead.
By car take Ring 3 to Smestadkrysset, then head towards Holmenkollen, past the ski jump and up to Tryvannstårnet. Parking is free in the marked spaces.
From Sweden Oslo is easy to reach by train from Gothenburg or Karlstad, or by car on the E6 and E18. Train or car to Oslo? getting to the ski resort sorts it out.
Holmenkollen – the ski jump tower and the ski museum
A few stops before Voksenkollen is Holmenkollen. From there it is a steep ten-minute walk up to the ski jump. The ticket covers both the ski museum and the ski jump tower at the very top of the jump. There is also a ski simulator with a separate ticket. In winter it is open 10–16 every day, so the museum works well in the morning before you head on to the slopes.
Korketrekkeren – the sledging run with the metro back up
Korketrekkeren is Oslo's classic sledging run: about 2.7 kilometres long with a 255-metre drop from Frognerseteren down to Midtstuen, with bend after bend through the forest. A run without stopping takes 8–10 minutes. Down at Midtstuen, take the metro back up to Frognerseteren and go again.
If you have your own sledge or toboggan, it is free. Otherwise, hire one from Akeforeningen or Skimore at the top. Helmets are recommended, and the run is only open when there is enough snow. The run is steep and fast, so let the youngest ride on an adult's lap. If you are looking for gentler hills back home, there is sledging hills in Stockholm.
A day trip from Oslo
A winter's day along line 1 could look like this: Holmenkollen when the museum opens, lunch at Tårnstua, the children's slopes in the afternoon and a few runs under the floodlights before it gets properly dark. With older children, you might swap one of these for a couple of runs down Korketrekkeren. Everything is on the same metro line, so you don't need a car.
Oslo Vinterpark or a proper ski resort?
- Oslo Vinterpark is good for a day or two when you are in Oslo anyway, and for children trying skiing for the first time.
- Norefjell is an hour and a half away and has over a thousand metres of vertical – read Norefjell with children.
- Gausta near Rjukan has both downhill and 85 kilometres of cross-country trails – compare in Gaustablikk with children.
If you are staying several days in Oslo, pack using the ski trip packing list – and see in winter sports break 2027 when the children are off school.
Before your day at Oslo Vinterpark
Frequently asked questions
Do children ski free at Oslo Vinterpark?
No. Children aged 0–6 have their own knøtt pass, which costs less than the child pass, children aged 7–15 have a child pass, and the adult pass applies from age 16. Everyone needs a keycard. Current prices are in Skimore's booking and app.
How do you get to Oslo Vinterpark by metro?
Take T-bane line 1 towards Frognerseteren and get off at Voksenkollen. From there, a bus runs up to Tryvann during the winter season, or you can walk uphill for about a quarter of an hour. If you search for the journey with Ruter, Tryvann is listed as a stop of its own.
Is there evening skiing at Oslo Vinterpark?
Yes, all the slopes are floodlit. Last season the ski area was open until 22.00 Monday to Friday and until 17.00 at weekends. The opening hours for 2026/27 had not yet been published in October.
Where should you start with small children at Oslo Vinterpark?
Park or walk to the top at Tryvann, where the ski school, the hire shop and the children's slopes are. The four green slopes Elgløypa, Revekneika, Ekornbakken and Knøttesletta have easy lifts and figures that help the children turn.
What is Korketrekkeren?
A sledging run of about 2.7 kilometres from Frognerseteren down to Midtstuen, with a 255-metre drop. A run takes 8–10 minutes, and then you take the metro back up. It is open when there is enough snow, and helmets are recommended.
Can you fit in Holmenkollen and skiing on the same day?
Yes. Holmenkollen stasjon is on the same metro line as Voksenkollen. The ski museum and the ski jump tower are open 10–16 in winter, so do the museum in the morning and the slopes in the afternoon and evening.
