About Holmenkollen

The Ski Museum in Holmenkollen, together with Glomdalsmuseet, Lofotr Viking Museum and Norsk Teknisk Museum are nominated for the National Museum of the Year award 2011. The winner will be announced on the evening of 25 August.

You can buy tickets to World Cup Nordic 2012 in Holmenkollen  here , and you can read more at World Cup Nordic`s own  homepage .

On the 17th of February there will be a spectacular Quarterpipe competition in Holmenkollen. The norwegian rider Terje Håkonsen will try to set a new world record in the highest air competition. The record is now on 9.8m !

Opening hours:
June - August: 9 AM - 8 PM
May and September: 10 AM - 5 PM
October - April: 10 AM - 4 PM

In addition to a great view over Oslo from the top of the Jump Tower, we can offer two souvenir shops, a café and the Ski Simulator. Free parking and toilets.

Oslo Municipality is the owner of Holmenkollen. The Association for the Promotion of Skiing is responsible for the daily operation of Holmenkollen.

The ski jump was officially opened on March 3rd ,2010 and can boast the title of the world’s most modern ski jump. The start house soars around 60 metres above the ground and the construction comprises 100 tons of steel.

Ski jumping competitions have been held at Holmenkollen every year from 1892 to 2008. Holmenkollen is regarded as being among the three most famous sports arenas in the world. The ski jump has been re-developed on 18 previous occasions, the last time in preparation for the World Championships in 1982 .

The principal collaborating partners of the Association for the Promotion of Skiing are Gilde,Gyro,Obos and DnB NOR .

Have you ever wondered what it is like to jump in the new Holmenkollen hill?

Lonely Planet har kåret de ti beste tingene å gjøre i 2011.VM i Holmenkollen og Skimuseet med Holmenkollbakken er på den eksklusive listen. Også CNN har kåret Norge som et av de mest trendy reisemålene for året.