An arena full of activity!

March will once again see skifestival in Holmenkollen, where you can get the chance to see great sporting achievements and moments for both women and men in cross-country skiing, Nordic Combined and Ski jumping.
Along with all the excitement on the slopes, there's also a lot of fun going on around the facility, including in the festival streets and in the Kollen café. Here you'll find a wide range of food and drink, snacks, entertainment and good cheer that should suit most people.

- Are you an adult who wants to take the youngest children, and maybe grandma, to Kapellskogen?
- Are you in your 20s and keen on the RAW AIR atmosphere in the jump bowl?
- Or maybe you've been to "Kollen" many times, and have your regular seat in the Main Stand?
- In a wheelchair, but want to sit with a good view of the run-up?

See which area is right for you!

Arena map for Nordic branches March 2025 coming soon

In the "Kollen" arena, you as a guest have several areas that suit you and/or your entourage.
In addition to fantastic performances, the Kollen roar, bells and flags - you will find many different offers and activities in the arena.
Food and beverage outlets are scattered, easily accessible wherever you have tickets.
Do you want your taste buds to dance? The various food trucks sell a wide range of food.

Kollen café

If you want to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, relax on a bench or buy yourself dinner - you can head to Kollenkaféen, located between the ski jump and the main entrance. This opens at the same time as the arena and has free entrance. Kollenkaféen closes at 17:00, except on Saturdays.

Want to go après-ski in "Kollen"?

On Saturday night, Kollenkaféen will be transformed into Kollens afterski. The good atmosphere continues with a DJ and good vibes where adults over 18 can rock out and have fun, or just warm up and mingle with good music until 23:00.

Festival Streets North and South

We have two festival streets during the event - North and South, see the arena maps.
Partners create competitions and other entertainment you can use on your way to the stands and audience areas.
In the festival streets you will find the exciting food trucks with a varied food and drink offer.
In the store of our clothing partner, TwentyFour, you can buy the "Kollen" collection and find other great offers.
Nearby, you'll also find the Skifestival shop with, for example, the "Kollen" bella, the mini version of our mascot Braute, flags and this year's "Kollen" hat.

You can pay with bank cards and Vipps at all outlets.

We also have "itinerant sales boards" with goodies that go in the stands at the stadium and in the jumping arena.
We recommend that you download the Skifestival app. You'll get great offers and important information throughout the festival period. More info here.

Great atmosphere at the main stand in the festival street NORD

Good atmosphere in the bouncy castle / Field B-H

Great atmosphere in the stands during RAW AIR

The stands

MAIN TRIBUNES

Here you can get close to the drama - and on the run-up you can see the last part of the match.
The main stand has capacity for over 4000 guests. The seats give you an excellent overview of the entire cross-country stadium. The athletes can also be followed on the big screen and you are in the middle of the world-famous "Kollen" atmosphere. Music and announcers play up to the Kollen roar and competitions.

SKI JUMPING TRIBUNE (A + B-H)

You can’t really miss it. The famous Holmenkollen Ski Jumping Hill has plenty of spaces for ski jumping enthusiasts. There are two areas in the stands. The premium spot is Section A, where you will have a great view of Oslo and it will feel like the athletes are jumping over your head. Section B-H is not as close, but will give you a great view of the Ski Jump. Section B-H is free seating.

The audience in Hoppskåla with a decorated grandstand SOUTH in the background

Kapellskogen and Haugen

HAUGEN

Here you get the overview right from the start! A perfect combination of forest surroundings Nordic Combined with a great view of the stadium, Holmenkollbakken and close to the athletes. Here you'll also find a Gilde outlet and kiosk, and you can follow the competitions on the big screen.
Getting to Haugen is somewhat tricky, with entrance from the north/east. Follow the signs.

KAPELLSKOGEN

As at Haugen, Kapellskogen provides the perfect combination of forest surroundings and a great arena feel. In Kapellskogen, we cater for families with children and offer activities such as face painting, a nature trail and a quiz, together with our mascot, Braute. While the little ones play, you adults can follow the drama unfolding in the arena. Kapellskogen is also suitable for groups of friends and couples who want a good view of the stadium and like to follow different parts of the ski trails under Holmenkollen Kapell.
Kapellskogen is not suitable for strollers as it is up a staircase and into a forest with rough terrain. Carrying mice and children on your shoulders definitely works best to get to a playful arena!

Holmenkollen Chapel

CLASSICAL CONCERT

On Saturday, March 9, at 1 pm, Ingvild Græsvold (violin) and Petter Amundsen (piano/organ) will give a classical concert in Holmenkollen Chapel.

INTERNATIONAL ECUMENICAL SERVICE /
INTERNATIONAL ECUMENICAL SERVICE

On Saturday, March 9, at 18.30, an international ecumenical sports service will be held with priests from the Church of Norway and the Catholic Church.

(Photo: Wennerlund / cc 2.0)

VIP "Kollen"

If you want a more exclusive experience in Holmenkollen, then VIP "Kollen" is the place for you. You'll find it on the second floor above Kollenkafeen, while the VIP seats in the arena are in the South Grandstand and Field F in the jumping grandstand.

Lavvu

We have lavvos in the arena that are adapted to the number of guests you bring with you, ranging from 50 to 300 people.

Guests get close to the trails and the athletes, good food and drink, and we set up a big screen outside so everyone can see what's happening at all times.

Knollen, located between Kapellskogen and Haugen, is a dedicated lavvo area in a perfect location.