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Skimuseet i Holmenkollen
Kongeveien 5, 0787 Oslo, Norway
+47 22 92 3200
site: Skimuseet i Holmenkollen
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Founded in 1923, this is the world's oldest museum dealing with skis and the history of skiing. Situated in the enormous ski-jump at Holmenkollen (which offers exceptional views of the city), the museum covers the 4,000-year history of skiing and contains exhibits like Viking skis and skis used by famous Arctic explorers like Amundsen and Nansen. The museum also describes the Norwegian royal family's interest in the sport and contains the royal ski collection.

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Holmenkollen

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Holmenkollen

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May and Sept daily 10am-5pm; June-Aug daily 9am-10pm; Oct-Apr daily 10am-4pm

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