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Tusenfryd
★4.2(8,592 reviews)$$$Amusement Park
🕑 6-8 hours for a full park experience👶 Best for ages 3-16. Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy the dedicated children's areas with gentle rides, while older kids and teens can experience Nordic-region thrills on roller coasters like SpeedMonster and ThunderCoaster. Height requirements vary by ride, so there's something for every age group.🧡 Saved by 50+ families
About
Tusenfryd is Norway's largest amusement park, offering over 30 rides and attractions that cater to everyone from toddlers to thrill-seeking teens. Located just 20 km south of Oslo, this well-maintained park combines exciting roller coasters with gentler family rides, water attractions, and live entertainment, making it a perfect full-day adventure for families visiting Norway.
Highlights
- ✓SpeedMonster roller coaster: launches from 0 to 90 km/h in 2 seconds with a loop
- ✓ThunderCoaster: Norway's largest wooden roller coaster with scenic views
- ✓BadeFryd water park area with slides and splash zones perfect for cooling off
- ✓Tussenfyrst kids area: a dedicated zone for younger children with age-appropriate rides
- ✓Live entertainment shows and character meet-and-greets throughout the day
Pro Tips
- 1.Download the Tusenfryd app before your visit to check real-time wait times and plan your route efficiently around the park.
- 2.Arrive at opening time (usually 10:30 AM) to enjoy the most popular roller coasters with minimal wait times before crowds build up after lunch.
- 3.Bring swimwear for kids as the park includes a water play area, and pack a change of clothes in a locker to avoid discomfort later in the day.
- 4.Purchase tickets online in advance for significant discounts compared to gate prices, and consider the Fast Track pass during peak summer weeks.
- 5.The park provides free life jackets for children at water attractions, but bring towels as these are not provided.
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekdays in late May or early September for the best combination of good weather and smaller crowds. Weekends and July attract the largest crowds. Aim to arrive right at opening time to maximize ride time before afternoon queues build.
What to Know
The park has multiple dining options ranging from fast food to sit-down restaurants, though prices are typical Norwegian theme park rates (expensive by international standards), so many families pack snacks. Free parking is available, and the park is wheelchair accessible with rental options available.
Seasonal Notes
Tusenfryd operates seasonally, typically from late April through October, with the peak season running June through August. The park offers special Halloween events (HalloWeeN) in October with family-friendly spooky attractions. Check the website before visiting as opening days are limited in April, May, and September to mostly weekends.
Nearby Eats
The nearby town of Ski (5 km away) offers family-friendly options like Peppes Pizza for familiar fare, or stop at IKEA Restaurant on the way back to Oslo for affordable Swedish meatballs that kids usually love.
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