The Ski Museum, Jump Tower and the rest of the ski arena will be closed to the public from 1 October 2008 because Holmenkollen is being rebuilt for the 2011 FIS World Cup Nordic. The new Holmenkollen Visitor Center will be open from 1 October 2008 until the rebuilding is completed.
A historic landmark in the Norwegian consciousness, the Holmenkollen ski arena embodies more than a century of skiing tradition. The Ski Museum in Holmenkollen, the world's oldest museum specialising in skis and the history of skiing, is situated in Holmenkollen ski jump - inside the actual jump, where visitors can experience the magnificent view of Oslo. The plateau is free to visit.
The Ski Museum illustrates 4000 years of skiing history with rock carvings, skis from the time of the Vikings, and skis from all various parts of Norway that show local handicraft skills and traditions. You will also be able to see modern racing- and XC skis, as well as skis used by athletes throughout the last century. A brand new snow-board exhibition shows this new trend in skiing, keeping the museum up-to-date.
The polar equipment used in the historic expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen show the great contrast to the equipment used by todays expeditions. Historic glimpses from the Winter Olympics at Lillehammer in 1994 and in Oslo in 1952 can be seen, as well as many other exiting and aspects of skiing history.
Open 365 days a year! Reduced opening hours between Christmas and New Year.
Free entrance with the Oslo Pass.
