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Me and The Gals Admiring the Ski Jump - Oslo
Me and The Gals Admiring the Ski Jump
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Holmenkollen: HOLMENKOLLEN - skijump
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  • Maria_75
  • Updated By Maria_75 on September 17, 2004
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  • Holmenkollen skijump - Oslo
    Holmenkollen skijump
    by Maria_75
    The famous skijump gives you an incredible view of the city, from its position on one of the hills surrounding the town. For an entrance fee you can climb all the way to the top of the skijump and enjoy the marvellous view. The skijump is more than a houndred years old, but have been modified several times.

    There are arrangements here both in summer and winter, but the most famous is the international skijumpcompetition in march. Thousands and thousands of people gather here, and most people go for the atmosphere not only for the sport.

    Inside the museum you can see skies from different periods of time, learn more about the history of skijumping and see plenty pictures of the sport.

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  • Directions: Take the metro (t-bane) in the direction of 'Frognerseteren' and get out at the 'Holmenkollen' station.
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  • Updated By HORSCHECK on July 13, 2004
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  • Holmenkollen ski jump tower - Oslo
    Holmenkollen ski jump tower
    by HORSCHECK
    The Holmenkollen is located about 371 m above sea level. It is home of the worlds most famous ski jump tower (56 m) which offers fantastic views of Oslo and the Fjord. Furthermore it gives you a good impression of the view of the ski jumpers during a competition. Make sure that you are not scared of heights....
    Finally the complex houses a skimuseum that covers all kind of ski related exhibitions.

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  • Directions: The Holmenkollen can be reached within 40 mins by public transport from the city centre. Metro: Holmenkollen
  • Website: http://www.holmenkollen.com/
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    Holmenkollen: A big jump with a view
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  • Bernd_L
  • Updated By Bernd_L on May 30, 2006
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  • Holmenkollen ski jump tower - Oslo
    Holmenkollen ski jump
    tower
    by Bernd_L
    Although the sporting events take place in winter, this arena is open year round. From the top of the jump tower you have a fantastic view over Oslo, the fjord and the numerous islands. A museum gives information about the tower, the development of skiing and arctic explorations, honours some Olympic champions and is also home to an art gallery. If you want to have the feeling like a ski jumper you can visit a jump simulator.

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  • Phone: +47 22923200
  • Directions: Take subway #1 station "Holmenkollen"
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    Holmenkollen: Holmenkollen
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  • Updated By thelittlevoice on July 1, 2004
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  • Holmenkollen - Oslo
    by thelittlevoice
    Norway's most visited tourist attraction. The Holmenkollen ski jump tower with its fantastic view, the Ski Museum, gift and souvenir shop, the Hoppkafe ski jump cafe and skiing simulator. Arena where events are held throughout the year. World Cup events in Nordic disciplines and biathlon. Recreational activities in the surrounding forest in both summer and winter. The Holmenkollen ski jump is more than 100 years old. It was modified and extended for the world championship in 1982.

    Open hours:
    October - April: 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
    May and September: 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
    June - August: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Too bad I was there during the summer, it would be nice to check it out in winter, not that I know how to ski but it should be nice seeing others doing it :)

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  • Address: Kongeveien 5, Oslo
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    Holmenkollen: Climb Every Mountain
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  • By titabell on December 26, 2007
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  • Holmenkollen - Oslo
    by titabell
    Winter, spring, summer or fall, Holmenkollen is just a great place to visit. It is famous for its ski-jumping activities and its amazing Ski Museum. It is a hill to climb but when you get to the top, you get to see the best view of Oslo and Oslo Fjord.
    October - April: 10.00 - 16.00
    May and september: 10.00 - 17.00
    June : 09.00 - 20.00
    July - August 09.00 - 20.00
    Entrace Fees for the museum:
    Adult: NOK 70
    Kids: NOK 30
    Students: NOK 50
    Aside from the wonderful views of the Oslo Fjord, the museum and ski jump tower and the delicious cake at the Holmenkollen Coffee Shop, I also love their Souvenir Shop!

  • Address: Located 20 minutes from downtown Oslo by
  • Directions: From the Oslo Train Station, we took the subway train Number 1 direction Frognerseteren and stopped at Holmenkollen station.
  • Website: http://holmenkollen.wp.karbon.no/index.jsp?SDP_CHANGE_USERLANG=en
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  • By truus_s on February 6, 2004
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  • Holmenkollen - Oslo
    by truus_s
    Norway''s most visited tourist attraction .with the holmenkollen.ski jump ..have a fantastic vieuw over Oslo.Host of world cup events in Nordic skiing every year..

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  • Other Contact: Kongevn 5 ,0787 Oslo
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    Holmenkollen: Holmenkollen Ski Jump
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  • By Jim_Eliason on September 22, 2006
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  • Holmenkollen Ski Jump - Oslo
    Holmenkollen Ski Jump
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    The Holmenkollen ski jump is one of Oslo's most popular sporting destinations and also a major tourist attraction in itself. Inside the complex is a ski musuem and the site on a hilltop over the city offers fantastic views of the city

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  • Directions: TBane: Holmenkollen
  • Website: http://www.skiforeningen.no
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    Holmenkollen: Scary or what?
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  • By Emmjai on October 11, 2003
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  • It  it probably easier in the snow! - Oslo
    It it probably easier in
    the snow!
    by Emmjai
    The must see spot of Oslo, about 30 mins by road or train, is the ski jump. Don't worry if you are not that interested in ski-ing, the view of the Oslo Fjord alone is worth the trip, (though perhaps the view isn't always as good as it was the day I was there). The ski-jump simulator is fun.. so I am told!

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    Holmenkollen: Holmenkollen
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  • By Gili_S on May 31, 2006
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  • Holmenkollen - Oslo
    by Gili_S, 1 more photos
    This is the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump facility. This is not only nice place to visit for the sports event, but also for the nature around here, the mountain, the forest. It is located just at the outskirt of the city and you can get here by the local metro system.

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  • Directions: Take T-Bane no.1
  • Website: www.holmenkollen.com
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    Holmenkollen: An iconic symbol of the city...
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  • By sourbugger on March 1, 2005
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  • here we go.....here we go...gerionimo.. - Oslo
    here we go.....here we
    go...gerionimo..
    by sourbugger
    Oslo is somewhat lacking is striking images compared to other European capitals, but the Ski jump seems to fit the bill for this Scandanavian city.

    Competitions have been held here for over a hundred years. The length of the jump has steadily been extended over the years. From what I could work out it has even doubled since the jump featured in the 1952 olympic games.

    Entry to the area includes a visit to a ski museum, and of course an ascent to the top of the jump from which there are amazing views of the city set in it's own fjord.

    You have to climb the last 100 steps or so right to the very top, and only when they are not practicing.

    I presume that part of the training for this sport involves a full-frontal lobotomy. How anybody with any operating brain cells can launch themselves off one of these things is beyond me. Eddie the Eagle ? more like Eddie the complete nutter.

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  • Address: on metro line 1
  • Directions: The jump is about a 10-minute walk uphill from the metro station
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