Holmenkollen

Holmenkollen is a hilly area in the outskirts of Norway's capital Oslo (within the city's area proper). Along with Lillehammer, Holmenkollen serves as a national and World Cup status venue of Nordic skiing, including its famous, eponymous, ski jump arena, as well as venues for cross-country (XC) skiing, Nordic combined (cross-country skiing and ski jumping), and biathlon (cross-country skiing and rifle shooting).

Related Topics:
Norway - Oslo - Lillehammer - Nordic skiing - Ski jump - Cross-country (XC) skiing - Nordic combined - Biathlon

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Holmenkollen was part of the arena for the VI Olympic Winter Games in 1952.

Related Topics:
Olympic Winter Games - 1952

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Holmenkollen was also the host arena of the 1982 Nordic skiing World Championship, the 1999 Biathlon World Championship, and parts of the 2000 Biathlon World Championship.

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