Porsgrunn is a city full of experiences and opportunities for the whole family. With its location midway between Oslo and Kristiansand, and with only a short car ride from the E-18, Porsgrunn is perfectly located for a weekend trip or as a base during the Telemark holiday.
DuVerden Maritime Museum + Science Center is the children's favorite. There are many exciting and fun activities and your brain gets trained properly.
At Geoparken's visitor center, the children alway have a great time. Here you will hear stories about dinosaurs and about the earth's ancient history and much more.
Next door is the childrens Porcelain Museum, which every weekend offers children to join in creative activities, such as to draw their own cup.
Porsgrunn library invites to the Children's library and at Porsgrunn Skatepark both experienced and beginners can try.
The culturehouse Elvespeilet has many performances throughout the year for the children. In the summer, island hopping in the skerries outside Brevik is a great family activity. Rådhusparken has become a great play oasis for the children. In winter, the playground is turned into an ice rink.
Porsgrunn has many bathing places. Olavsberget bathing place is one of many popular bathing places and has its own diving tower.