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Holmenkollen

The great ski jump above Oslo and the oldest ski museum in the world - the shrine of a nation that says it was born with skis on.

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Illustrative image - a scene in the spirit of the place, not a photograph of it. Real photos are below.

Typemuseum

WhereOslo

Nearest cityOslo

Best seasonYear-round

Time to allowOne to two hours

Getting thereIn the hills above Oslo; the metro runs up to Holmenkollen station

EntryCharged for the museum and tower

High in the forested hills above Oslo stands Holmenkollen, the iconic ski jump rebuilt into a soaring modern arm of steel, and beneath it the oldest ski museum in the world, tracing four thousand years of skiing. For a country that jokes it was born with skis on, it is a national shrine, with a view over the city from the jump tower.

What you actually see

The ski jump - the great modern jump, with a viewpoint at the top of the tower.
The ski museum - four thousand years of skiing, from ancient skis to polar expeditions.
The city view - Oslo and the fjord spread out below the jump.
The zip line and simulator - the jump-tower zip line and ski simulator for the brave.

When to go

Year-round; the museum and tower are open in all seasons, with ski competitions filling the arena in late winter. A clear day gives the best view over Oslo.

Honest expectations

Outside competition days the jump is a monument and viewpoint rather than an event, so the thrill is the tower view and the museum. The metro ride up is part of the outing. It is a landmark and museum visit rather than a place to watch jumping unless you time a competition.