NOTE: The Ski Museum, Jump Tower and the rest of the ski arena is closed to the public because Holmenkollen is being rebuilt for the 2011 FIS World Cup Nordic. A temporary visitor centre is open, with information about the construcion process.
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| The new ski jump by JDS Architects |
The Holmenkollen Ski Jump was the main arena for the 1952 winter Olympic Games, and plays an important part in the Norwegian skiing tradition. The jump is a national and international symbol of the sport of ski jumping, and skiing in general.
The annual ski jumping Word Cup event in March is almost like a second National Day for Norwegians with thousands of spectators and a great atmosphere.
Inside the ski jump, the ski museum (reopens in May, 2010) presents the history of skiing over the past 4000 years, as well as the Polar expeditions of Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen and some historic glimpses from the Winter Olympics at Lillehammer in 1994 and in Oslo in 1952. It is also possible to visit the top of the ski tower (from summer 2010), where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Oslo and the Oslofjord.
FIS World Cup 13-14 March FIS Nordic World Cup in Holmenkollen
World Cup Hotel Package...
New arena - same great atmosphere! The World Cup Package includes hotel, Oslo Pass and tickets for the event 13-14 March, 2010. |
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