Holmenkollen Ski Museum

The Holmenkollen Ski Museum (Skimuseet) lies inside the Holmenkollen ski jump, one of the most modern ski jumping venues in the world, with views over Oslo. Founded in 1923, it describes itself as the world's oldest ski museum. The museum turned 100 in 2023 and was completely renovated; its new façade, inspired by old wooden skis, was designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta. The museum is part of Skiforeningen, the Association for the Promotion of Skiing.

The exhibitions trace 5,000 years of skiing history, from the beginnings of outdoor life in the 19th century to today's ski heroes and modern winter sports. Exhibition themes include Det hvite sporet (The White Trail), Vinterglede (Winter Joy), Vær og føre (Weather and Snow Conditions) and Blåkollen, alongside a digital museum. Every ticket also gives access to the top of the ski jump tower, and a ski simulator lets visitors try a downhill run or jump for a separate fee.

The Ski Museum and the jump tower are open every day: 10:00–16:00 from January to April, 10:00–17:00 from May to September, and 10:00–16:00 from October to December. On 17 May, 24 December and 31 December the opening hours are shortened to 10:00–14:00. Because every ticket includes the jump tower with its views over Oslo, a clear day gives the most from the visit.

Prices for 2026 are NOK 200 for adults, NOK 150 for young adults under 30 and NOK 100 for children aged 6–17, with family tickets also available. All tickets include entry to both the Ski Museum and the jump tower. The ski simulator is charged separately at NOK 130 for adults, NOK 75 for children aged 6–17 and NOK 350 for a family of two adults and two children, and simulator tickets are bought on arrival.

The museum recommends public transport as the easiest way up. Metro line 1 (the Frognerseter line) runs almost all the way: get off at Holmenkollen station, from where it is a 10-minute walk of only a few hundred metres, but fairly steep. By car, the address for GPS is Kongeveien 40. Cycling up is possible but demanding on the hills, and the museum suggests an e-bike as a more comfortable option.