Operating all year round, the Holmenkollen ski resort is a very popular place among sports fans and not only .The place attracts tourists both with trails, the total length of which is about 500 meters, and a breathtaking view of the city, opening from the top of the world famous springboard .There are also numerous competitions, accompanied by a holiday atmosphere and fun .The resort is suitable both for a quiet family holiday in small comfortable cottages, and for a fun pastime in a noisy company .
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How to get
It will not be difficult to get here. The ski resort can be reached by metro from the center of the capital Oslo on line 1 to the first stop with the name "Holmenkollen."
You can get there by car in just 15-20 minutes. From the ring road, take the exit from Smectad and follow the signs to the ski resort.
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Kitchen and restaurants of Holmenkollen
Norway is famous for its seafood, so the cuisine here is 80% of the fish: salmon, cod, herring. Arriving in Norway, do not be surprised that the usual oatmeal porridge here is served as an exquisite delicacy. Traditional Norwegian dishes semolina or oatmeal cream with raspberries are served here on special occasions and are placed in the center of the table. The restaurant should try a local sausage stuffed with rice porridge with raisins.
In Holmenkollen, there are many cozy restaurants and cafes where you can bask after a walk through the winter forest, downhill skiing, delicious lunch and just relax in a pleasant company of friends. Holmenkollen Restaurant is one of the most popular and most expensive restaurants of this place. Prices here are justifiably overstated: the interior complements the priceless view of the city, and the kitchen will not leave anyone indifferent. Here you can enjoy traditional Norwegian dishes, order a cup of coffee and bask in a real fireplace.
A more economical option is Kafé Seterstua. The kitchen of this pleasant place offers cold and hot dishes, known in these parts is a home-made apple pie.
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Slopes and slopes
The resort is the world's first ski jump, on top of which is now an observation deck. In the presence of a special license, experienced skiers can use the springboard for destination, for inexperienced, but needing adrenaline, a special simulator is created. There is also a biathlon track where the Biathlon World Championships have already been held several times.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Holmenkollen
Despite the fact that Holmenkollen is primarily a ski resort there are several tourist places that are worth a visit. Among the most popular is the world's oldest Ski Museum, opened in 1923. Here the tourists can see ancient and longest skis, as well as numerous stories and legends about expeditions to the North Pole. Nature lovers are looking for the waterfall Vorringfossen, whose height is 183 meters.
But the most interesting sight of the resort is the huge stone troll Collin - the hero of children's Norwegian fairy tales. A huge stone monster came out somehow from his forest and he liked this place so much that he decided to stay and protect him from evil spirits. A personal site is even devoted to a local pet on the Internet. Small figurines with his image can be bought at Holmenkollen souvenir shops.