It's still there: Peisestuen still exists in the Holmenkoll complex, even though it has been moved and the surrounding landscape has changed over the years. Here is Peisestuen reproduced by Ludv. Skramstad in 1890. Photo: Skimuseets archive Femmila for 135 years This was the world's first femmila
In 1888, the Norwegian Ski Association organized the world's first five-mile race. The five-mile race represented a completely new form of test of strength in skiing and has helped to shape modern skiing.
Photo: Andreas Bache-Wiig "The turtle boat" The museum manager's favorite was made from "garbage"
When the Ski Museum reopened on its 100th anniversary on December 3, 2024, museum director Åslaug Midtdal was particularly excited to show off one object.
Robert Falcon Scott and his men did not return home from the South Pole expedition. Photo: Skimuseets archive The race for the South Pole How Scott's skis ended up in Holmenkollen
A wooden cross and a Norwegian ski instructor led to expedition leader Robert Falcon Scott's skis ending up in the Ski Museum.
Holmenkollbakken The history of the hill
The first winner of a ski jumping race in Holmenkollbakken pulled the winning jump up to 21.5 meters. Since then, there has been some development.
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