Christian Stabell-Eriksen, Chairman of the Board of the Norwegian Ski Association, congratulates Crown Prince Haakon on becoming a new honorary member of the Norwegian Ski Association. Photo: Christian Haukeli Exclusive Interview: New Honorary Member Added to the Wall of Fame at the Ski Museum
Crown Prince Haakon was recently named an honorary member of the Norwegian Ski Association, joining the ranks of such figures as Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen.
Popular course One of the world's most played courses
Thanks to its unique location, the disc golf course at Holmenkollen has become one of the most popular in the world.
The airship “Norge” at Ekebergsletta, ready for departure. Photo: Anders Beer Wilse/Oslo Museum The 100th Anniversary of the World’s First Transatlantic Voyage by the Airship “Norge”
On May 12, 2026, we will mark the 100th anniversary of the ship’s journey from Ekeberg to the North Pole.
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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