About

Looking for an idyllic and safe playground for your children in Skien? The Playground in Brekke Park (Brekkeparken) offers a clear, manageable, and completely car-free environment where children can play freely while parents relax in beautiful, historic surroundings.

Brekke Park is owned by the foundation Telemark Museum and operates as a fenced open-air museum. This makes the park a comfortable and controlled setting to spend a few lovely hours for both young and old.

Activities and Experiences for Children

Brekke Park is filled with tailored family activities throughout the season:

  • Fun Play Areas: Plenty of space for running, playing, and exploring in a safe environment.
  • Museum Activities: Join the Park Detective hunt, creative workshops, children's guided tours, and the popular Karsten and Petra play exhibition.
  • Seasonal Events: Experience exciting events throughout the summer and autumn months, such as the popular Halloween celebration Skrekkeparken ("Fright Park").

Food, Picnics, and Cafés

Enjoying a meal during your visit to Brekke Park is easy:

  • Picnics on the Lawn: You are warmly welcome to bring your own food and enjoy a picnic on the park's green lawns.
  • Summer Cafés: If you prefer to buy food, Brekkeparken Kafé and Kafé Aall Inn offer everything from ice cream, hot dogs, and soft drinks to delicious sandwiches and full dinners during the summer season.

Practical Information & Park Rules

Opening Hours and Access

  • Daily Opening Hours: Typically 08:00–19:00 (Entry via Øvregate 32b).
  • Summer Season (May 1 – August 31): Extended opening hours in the evening during Telemark Museum's summer season.
  • Important Note on Gates: Gates open and close automatically. Please always pay attention to posted signs at the entrance for daily closing times.
  • Separate Museum Hours: Indoor museum exhibits and special activities have separate opening hours.

Park Rules for Everyone’s Enjoyment

Because Brekke Park is a protected open-air museum with historic wooden buildings, the following rules apply:

  • No Grilling or Open Fires: Disposable grills and open flames of any kind are strictly prohibited.
  • No Ball Games or Snowball Fighting: Forbidden to protect the delicate, historic window panes of the old wooden farmhouses.
  • Vehicles and Scooters: The park is completely car-free, and riding electric/kick scooters is prohibited.
  • Private Gatherings: Private parties, end-of-school celebrations, and group gatherings must be agreed upon in advance with Telemark Museum to help manage park capacity.

Stay tuned at: brekkeparken.no