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Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump Tower (Holmenkollbakken)

Kongevn. 5, Oslo, Norway
22-92-3264
Ranked #9 of 98 attractions in Oslo
4.5 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Observation Decks/ Towers, Lookouts, Sports Complexes, Speciality Museums
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Oslo, Norway
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This place have been rebuilt, and it is very poorly designed now: To get to the skijumps power, you need to take an elevator. At our arrival, the waiting line was is excess of one hour to get into the elevator, and there were angry disappointed tourist everywhere. If you go to this place, go off-season, or come very early... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It was a great visit - fascinating ski museum with Roald Amundsen's original skis and gear on display. Brand new ski jump with lovely views over Oslo and v nice cafe too.

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Naples, Maine
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

climbed the stairs! better to do if you are in shape! if not take the elevator, drive. it's really changed over the year and being here again gives such a vantage point over oslo - it's breathtaking! and then imagine flying done the jump (on skis!!) and you now you understand Norsk Pride! if you are a skier - the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We visited the ski jump on a beautiful sunny day in October so we had amazing views. Getting there was fairly easy -a 30 minute metro journey, plus a 15 minute walk up a quiet road. The air is very clean and the scenery is so beautiful that we stopped a few times to appreciate it all, including the wooden... More

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Oslo, Norway
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

They have buildt a new ski jump in Holmenkollen for the World Championship in 2011 that is awesome. This is a photo of the old ski jump.

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Ireland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Coming from a country where we don't have skiing; I have to say that I was really impressed by this. It's the iconic symbol of Oslo for me. The gift shop here is really cool and there are some great photo ops from the top. There is a simulator for you to try out what it would feel like to... More

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Houston, Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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This was a great morning for us. We took the train (metro) to the site and that was half the fun! The views are just stunning. Be warned that there is a walk with hills to the museum and ski jump, but very doable. The museum offered a good insight to the history of skiing and the highlight is certainly... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Local train trip from oslo. Takes about 45 minutes, nice trip with great photo opportunities. Inexpensive. Good half day sightseeing or if skiing, snowboarding would be great day out. Has ski jump simulator attraction, awesome! Musuem to go to as well. Great spot.

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Norwalk, CT
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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Interesting to see the history of skiing and to experience the view from the top of the ski jump. Views were incredible!

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Porto Alegre, Brazil
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The ski jump is huge, felt scared just to look at it. There is a ski simulator wich I didn't try. There is a very nice restaurant there with the best hot chocolate.

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