About Holmenkollen Ski Museum
The Holmenkollen Ski Museum is the world’s oldest ski museum, established in 1923, housed beneath the iconic Holmenkollen ski jump tower — one of Norway’s most recognisable landmarks and a venue with a history of international ski competition stretching back to 1892. The current jump was completely rebuilt and modernised for the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
The museum’s collection spans 4,000 years of ski history, beginning with the oldest known skis discovered in Norwegian bogs (some dating to 2000 BC), through the military skiing traditions of medieval Norway, to the development of recreational skiing in the late 19th century and the golden age of Norwegian alpine, Nordic, and ski jump champions of the 20th century.
The highlight for most visitors is taking the high-speed lift to the top of the ski jump tower and stepping out onto the observation platform. At 60 metres above the ground, the view over Oslo, Oslo Fjord, and the surrounding Marka forest is breathtaking. For the bravest visitors, a ski jump simulator recreates the sensation of hurtling down the ramp at speed.
What to See: Highlights
- 4,000 years of ski history — world’s oldest ski museum
- Ski jump tower observation deck (panoramic Oslo views)
- Ski jump simulator at the tower top
- Ancient skis from Norwegian bogs (2000 BC)
- Olympic champion equipment and trophies
- Holmenkollen arena visit — world’s most famous ski jump
- Cross-country and alpine skiing history galleries
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✓ Yes — Holmenkollen Ski Museum is included with the Oslo Pass, giving you free entry plus 30+ other Oslo attractions and unlimited public transport. At 180 NOK adult entry, the Oslo Pass pays for itself quickly when combined with other included museums.
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Visit on a clear day: The view from the Holmenkollen ski jump tower is one of the finest panoramas in Oslo — Oslo Fjord and the islands to the south, the Marka forest to the north. Cloudy or rainy days significantly reduce the observation deck impact.
Try the ski jump simulator: The ski jump simulator at the top of the tower gives a remarkable impression of the experience — recommended for all but the most height-averse visitors, and particularly thrilling for children aged 10 and up.
The metro ride is part of the experience: The journey on Metro line 1 from the city centre through the Marka forest is itself a pleasant experience, rising from urban Oslo into wooded hillside suburbia. Allow 25 minutes each way.
Guided Tours Including Holmenkollen Ski Museum
- 🎧 Audio guide tours available on-site
- 👥 Small group tours (max 12 people)
- 🌟 Private guided experiences
- 🌎 Combined Oslo museum day tours
Getting to Holmenkollen Ski Museum
Holmenkollen is easily reached by Metro (T-bane) line 1 from the city centre. Take the metro from Nationaltheatret or Oslo S towards Frognerseteren and get off at Holmenkollen station (approximately 25 minutes from the city centre). The museum is a 5-minute walk uphill from the station.
The Oslo Pass covers the metro fare to Holmenkollen. A summer express bus also operates on certain days — check Ruter for current schedules. The journey through the Marka forest by metro is part of the experience.
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The Holmenkollen ski jump (Holmenkollbakken) is the most famous ski jump venue in the world, located in the forested hills above Oslo. The current structure was completed in 2010 and has hosted ski jumping competitions since 1892 — the oldest continuously used ski jumping venue in the world. The annual Holmenkollen Ski Festival in March draws up to 50,000 spectators.
Yes — a high-speed lift takes visitors to the top of the tower, where a glass observation platform offers 360° views over Oslo, Oslo Fjord, and the Marka forest. Standing at the top of the ramp — looking down the near-vertical slope that ski jumpers descend at 90+ km/h — is genuinely vertiginous and unforgettable.
Yes, the Holmenkollen Ski Museum (including the tower lift and observation deck) is included in the Oslo Pass. The Oslo Pass also covers the metro fare to reach Holmenkollen.
The Marka is the vast forested wilderness surrounding Oslo on all sides except the south. It covers approximately 1,700 square kilometres and is used year-round by Oslo residents for skiing in winter, hiking and mountain biking in summer, and swimming in forest lakes. Holmenkollen is at the edge of the Marka, making it easy to combine a museum visit with a forest walk.
Most visitors spend 1.5–2 hours including the museum, the tower lift, and the observation deck. Allow extra time if you plan to try the ski jump simulator or walk in the surrounding forest. The journey from the city centre takes approximately 25 minutes each way by metro.
