Holmenkollen, situated at the top of Oslo, serves as a natural gateway to the forested recreational area known as Marka. For over a century, it has been a beloved destination for outdoor activities, offering hiking, fishing, cycling, and canoeing during the summer, while transforming into a highly popular excursion spot for winter sports. Today, it stands as one of Norway’s most famous tourist attractions, drawing over a million visitors each year. The centerpiece of the area is the iconic Holmenkollbakken ski jump, which originally opened in 1892 with a modest hill record of 21.5 meters. Over the decades, it evolved significantly, hosting major international competitions such as the 1952 Winter Olympics and the World Ski Championships in 1966 and 1982. The historic jump, which once featured the Besserudtjernet lake at its base for summer events like “Ta Sjansen”, was demolished in 2008. In its place, a state-of-the-art ski jump was inaugurated in 2010 for the 2011 World Championships, featuring a K-point of 136 meters, a permanent wind screen, and an arena capable of holding around 50,000 spectators. In addition to the spectacular ski jump, the area boasts the world’s oldest ski museum, located inside the mountain since 1983, and the historic Holmenkollen Chapel, originally built in 1903 and later reconstructed in 1996, which remains a traditional holiday destination for the Norwegian Royal Family.