For a different kind of museum take a train out of Oslo and up into its surroundings. The crowds on the train thinned out quite a bit and there was maybe a dozen of left to walk through the downpour and up to the entrance of the ski jump and museum. Admission was included in the Oslo Pass and was one of the more unique offerings. If one comes back in the winter then you can experience ski jumping for yourself. As part of the museum admission we did to ride to the viewing platform at the top of the ski jump and took in the almost 360 degree views. We also got an almost direct view down the ski jump. Personally not for the faint hearted but a very unique experience. Inside the museum they included a good variety of exhibits from medalists, evolution of Holmenkollen since its founding, history of skiing equipment and sport, a kiddie section, a ski making shop and more. There also were two interactive exhibits to test how much you could pull, as in a sled, and a skiing competition. A large gift shop was by the exit along with a ski jump simulator ride (separate fee). Well worth it. A Scandic hotel was located practically next door if one want to spend more time. read more

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Interesting stop as part of the tour. This is the ski area part of the city and a former site of Winter Olympics. We were here during summer, so it serves as a zip line. You can really appreciate the crazy slope when it's used as a jump. I have even more respect for Olympians and people who do this sport. Amazing! read more

Holmenkollbakken is a large ski jumping hill located with metro Oslo. Gayle and I visited here recently (in the off season) as part of a bus tour. The Ski Jump is impressively huge and even with no snow on the ground, there were people training below on their cross country and biathlon skills (with rollers on their skis). The views from here are also pretty impressive. This definitely a larger than life place where I could only say "Wow". Imagine what I'd think if I were here in the winter watch the ski jump action. read more

Holmenkollbakken - Bottom View - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oslo, 03

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Super cool spot for tourists and hicking around mountains! The zip line looks cool but 80 dollars for 2 min hehe maybe worth it haha too see the view at the top ! Need to come back in winter ! read more

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Do you like Ski jumping? If you do, then you must visit Holmenkollen near Oslo, Norway! I am not a skier, but did not stop me from enjoying the place. It is located high above Oslo, and it is considered the cradle of ski jumping. It was the site of the 1952 Olympic Ski Jumping competition. Well, that is about all the history I know regarding Holmenkollen. Our friends did not take us to the museum. I can tell you the ski jump looks quite impressive (even with no snow) up close in person. I can picture the ski jumpers now.... read more

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If you are a ski bum, weekend warrior, former racer, or love the winter Olympics prepare to totally geek out at this place. From the incredibly informative exhibits and explanations of the history and development of skis in Norway, the beautiful story books of old and modern voyages into the farthest reaches of both poles, to the semi-"Ski Hall of Fame" up top, this is another great museum in a long line of Oslo museums. Where it stands apart: -the video on the northern lights that explains everything from which F stop to use to which mobile apps to use to track the lights, -the exhibit on the history and modern advancements in ski technology for a range of people from those without the use of their legs to blind skiers, -the ski jump look out (great views of all of Oslo), very windy tho and can get cold. -and the ski jump and downhill race simulator (separate cost, worth it, and a discount with the Oslo pass) which is the most accurate I've ever heard of or tried. read more

As a skier, I really enjoyed visiting this ski jump. I've past other Olympic ski jumps, but never taken the time to go in and visit. It was a worthwhile excursion from downtown Oslo. We saved this excursion until the end of the day, as the ski jump is open until 8pm in the summer. Almost everything else is closed by then. You can take the metro to the stop by the same name and it is about a ten minute walk. We went past the station, to the final stop. We stopped at the Frognerseteren to try the "famous" apple cake before going to the ski jump. I thought the pie was a bit overrated, but I can see how people might like it. I should now return to reviewing the ski jump. From the train stop, it's a good uphill walk to the base of the ski jump. Before going up the ski jump, there is an interesting museum about the evolution of the ski jump, the gear, and the sport in general. It was a total blast seeing the gear from the 80's and how much technology has changed things. There are a ton of pictures and models which show how the ski jump has gotten bigger over the years. After the trip through the museum has been completed, you can take a furnicular-type car up to the viewing area at the top of the ski jump. There is an observation deck, complete with a sturdy railing, for looking down the ski jump. It provides a wonderful perspective on what the athletes go through, and I cannot imagine racing down the jump and taking off. From there, you can take another ride up to the observation deck which provides an excellent view of the city of Oslo. At the base of the ski jump, there is a simulator though we did not do that. There's also a gift shop with a variety of alpine gifts (I picked up a wool hat and some magnets - a clear sign I was running out of space in my luggage). If you are a fan of sports (particularly skiing), this is a great place to visit. Seems like kids would love this too. read more

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We made it out to Holmenkollen as recommended by two locals to see the sights. The train took about 30 minutes from Oslo City center. We went to the bottom of the ski jump and watched people zipline down; however we were too lazy to continue walking to the top or to the museum. It was fun to see the structure, people "roller-skiing", and the view overlooking Oslo from this location. read more

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Great place to see an excellent view of the city. Also, you learn quickly that ski jumping probably isn't for you...at least not for me. I was there in the summer, so it was pretty empty other than a few tourists curious about the facility. I recommend going if you're going to be in Oslo. Just be ready to hike up some stairs for the view. read more

Alright let me be honest. Unless you are a into skiing or the winter olympics, don't go here unless you have a car (old people don't even try). Basically the only interesting thing here is the ski jump simulator, everything else is basically a museum, small cafe thing, and gift shop. But to get here without a car? HOLY F***. First you take a bus since I doubt your staying at the heart of oslo near the main train station, take a couple trains that goes out here, then walk uphill (steep) a mile or two (it felt like 2 miles or so) up windy roads. Then you got stairs to go out at the end. Its a good freakin workout and takes like an hour to get here from the heart of Oslo. And imagine walking downhill and going home from here. Im not joking people, its a freakin mission lol. The view though from the top is quite pretty though by the time I got their my feet hurt and I was exhausted that I really didnt care lol. To me, the time and effort it gets to go here and for what it has to offer, nope, one time is good enough for me and even so, I wouldn't say its a much see when in oslo norway unless you like skiing stuff or have extra time. If your older than 50, don't go here unless you have a car. read more

It is a ski museum exhibiting he history of skiing in Norway. There are clothing the royal family wore. there is even a zip line available, but we went in the fall/winter and the winds wouldn't allow for us to do it. Repelling was offered as an alternative, but I didn't think it was worth the money. The ski jump simulator was fun. It is just a virtual ride on the outside of the museum. read more

Came out here during the summer so there's no snow. That said, seeing the young lads doing their practice runs down the slope made the hike well worth it to me. This is a must see. read more

Amazing feat of engineering, this was built in 2011 and the view from the top is amazing! If you dare, you can zip-line down the jump in the summer. The cafe offers decent food, but save yourself some money by buying take-out and eating it at one of the tables with benches in front of the ski jump simulator instead of inside. Easy to reach from Oslo via T-bane from the National Theatre. read more