Holmenkollen Ski Jump
Holmenkollen Ski Jump Reviews
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 Up the stairs, down the jump? Jul 01, 1997
The Holmenkollen is the famous ski jump that is situated in Oslo. This sight is definitely a must both in summer and winter, no matter if enthusiastic sportsman or 'just' interested visitor.
Since its opening in 1892 this location has hosted many different winter sport championships and is a popular destination among tourists. Okay, you don’t have to jump if you’re not brave enough but the view from the top of the ski jumping tower is truly fabulous and the impressions of Oslo and the Oslofjord leave a mark. I absolutely liked the stadium in summer time because it brought a different and not so often felt atmosphere to a place that is known for its magnetic effect on wintry days. The Holmenkollen Ski Museum, which is located at the base of the tower, offers an insight into the complex skiing history. Time flies – yesterday we stood on hand-carved skis and nowadays we’re sliding on high tech boards. Come and have a look around the world’s oldest museum of this kind. All in all the Holmenkollen is a fascinating spot to visit because it offers a pretty pleasant mélange of tradition, sporty fun and touristic hot spot – you shouldn't miss this unique experience!  Part of the Sweden - Finland - Norway 1997 travel blog
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Holmenkollen Ski Jump Blogs
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Oct 28, 2006
Day 2 // October 28 2006 It was an amazing day. All nice and sunny. We left at noon again (we really couldn't wake up early hehe) and took the trikk (tram) and then t-bahn (subway/train) to Holmenkollen. Holmenkollen is in a higher elevation (on the…Holmenkollen is just outside the city of Oslo but not very far. You will find a ski jump there that has been used in the 2nd oldest ski jump competition ever. Since I thought that going there would be easy if only I would find… Around Oslo w/ Phydie day 2 |
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Jul 01, 1997
The next stage brought us to Oslo, where we climbed onto the well-known Holmenkollen ski jump and walked around the Frogner Park that is a beautiful park with heaps of colourful flower beds, fountains and sculptures.
Staying high…Holmenkollen ski jump and walked around the Frogner Park that is a beautiful park with heaps of colourful flower beds, fountains and sculptures.
Staying high above on top of the ski jump was an exciting experience because it’s almost unbelievable that brave… Jump! ... No, no, it's summer ;-) |
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Oct 16, 2008
It's really strange to watch the tower go down today but also great to be a witness to history in making. They told us the crowd, a couple of hundred people, the history of Hollmenkollen. Known people in the skiing industry showed up…Holmenkollen ski jump has been at the center of Norwegian skiing for more than a 100 years. The first competition here took place on January 31, 1892 with 12 000 spectators. The ski jump itself was built with twigs and covered with snow. The longest… Demolition of History has started today |
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Jun 22, 2007
I love Oslo. I have friends living there, and I try to visit them at least once a year, as each visit feels like a little vacation. They are in a band called Gazpacho (http://www.gazpachoworld.com) and every time they play a gig in Oslo I feel it is…Holmenkollen , a big ski jump perched on a hilltop offering terrific views over greater Oslo. Holmenkollen is great all year round, as it offers great hiking in summer, and skiing or sledding in winter.
I spent one day with my mate Thomas at his cabin… Oslo in summer |
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Aug 31, 2008
My friend Noah went on foreign exchange when he was in High School to experience another culture. Now you would think he would have gone to a Spanish speaking country as he speaks Spanish fluently, but you would be wrong. Noah is a man o…Holmenkollen is the world’s second oldest ski jump and the arena has been hosting competitions since 1892, top that! Noah and I decided to check the place out. There are many, many steps that lead down to the area where the audience… Oslo |
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