10 Farms in Oslo That You Shouldn't Miss

Nordmarka Opplevelser and Elveli Hestesportsenter offer activities including horseback riding, shooting, bicycle trips, horse & sleigh rides and more. Event organising, kick-offs with activities etc.

Hauger farm hosts events and traditional farm activities for small and large groups, such as company events, Christmas parties, bachelor parties, kick-offs, birthday events and more. The farm offers good food experiences and a rural atmosphere. The farm has a lavvu (tipi) with seats for 64 guests around a fire, and a large outdoor area. There is room for 150 guests during spring, summer an autumn. Some of the acitivities are traditional farm axe throwing, milk churn throwing competitions, target shooting with air rifles and nature trail quiz. For some events pony riding and horse-drawn transport in the forest is also offered. There are over 30 horses stabled at the farm, and it offers nice trails in the forest. Open by appointment only.

ovre Fossum gard offers horseback riding lessons. Pony rides for children on Sundays.

Skjerven farm (gard) is a traditional farm located next to the lake Maridalsvannet north of Oslo. The farm has a few animals, primarily horses. Horseback riding and horse and carriage rides available, but must be pre-booked. The farm also hosts a Christmas market every year.

Sorbraten gard (Sorbraten Farm) has lots of different animals, including horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and chickens. The farm is only open for appointment, and only for groups of 10 or more. In the winter Sorbraten offers horse and sleigh rides in the forests, and the farm also has private meeting or party facilities for everything from company events and conferences to wedding receptions and family reunions.

Bogstad is a Manor House from the 18th Century with authenic interiors and a wonderful park. Bogstad offers activities for the whole family, and has a café, a shop and reception rooms for rent. Bogstad Manor is a listed and protected cultural monument and one of the few country estates in Norway. It holds a central position in Norwegian history, both as an industrial estate and as a centre during important periods of our political history. The history of the estate dates back to 1649, but the site was cleared and cultivated in prehistoric times. While Norway was still Catholic the land was rented out to tenant farmers by Hovedøya Monastery. After the reformatin in 1536 it was confiscated by the Crown. In 1649 the Danish-Norwegian king Fredrik III sold Bogstad and number of other farms to Morten Lauritzen. These forest holdings provided raw material for sawmills and the timber trade, both rapidly expanding enterprised in the 17th century.

Old farm which is now run by the municipality of Oslo. Sondre Aas farm is a wonderful, idyllic place nestled between the suburbs of Oslo. Open every day. Activities for all age groups. The has horses, sheep, pigs, roosters & hens, geese, peacocks, dogs and cats. Horseback riding - lessons for everyone ages 9 and up - kids' horseback riding for those under age 9 - parents' and therapy horseback riding

Nordre Lindeberg is an activity farm for production and recreation owned by the Municipality of Oslo. The farm is open to the public all year round. Animals on the farm include horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, dogs, cats, ducks, geese and a pig. The café is open Monday-Thursday 10 am-2 pm, Friday 10 am-1 pm and Sundays 11 am-3 pm.

EKT is a farm in Oslo only 10 minuttes from the central station! We got fun activities for the whole family: animal park, pony riding, horseback riding classes, horse & carriage and more. Visit the horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, geese, chickens, peacocks, ducks and swans. Pony rides for children (NOK 40,-) weekdays 11 am-4 pm and weekends 10 am-4 pm. Birthdays, weddings, drop-in classes by appointment. Contact us to book. Welcome!

Organic children's farm in the city where children can learn about farm animals, vegetables and herbs. The animals include mini-pigs, horses, sheep, goats, donkeys, chickens, rabbits, birds and cats. The farm also has an herb garden and a greenhouse.