Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup

Verdenscup Skiskyting Holmenkollen

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Sports & AdventureOslo

DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking

Duration4 daysListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceHolmenkollen's status as a frequent season

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NOK

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup in Oslo

The Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup is a stop on the Biathlon World Cup calendar held at the Holmenkollen National Ski Arena, a venue roughly 320 metres above sea level with more than one hundred and twenty years of skiing history. It is frequently the season finale, as with the 2025/2026 season, finishing March 19 to 22, 2026, where overall season titles are decided across sprint, pursuit and mass start races for both men and women.

The Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup sits within one of winter sport's most historically significant settings, the Holmenkollen National Ski Arena, a venue roughly 320 metres above sea level that carries more than one hundred and twenty years of skiing history.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Holmenkollen's status as a frequent season finale gives the event genuine championship stakes: overall World Cup titles across the season are often settled here rather than simply contested, which sharpens both the competition and the crowd's attention

The mystery stays covered

The venue itself, more than one hundred and twenty years into its history as a skiing site and sitting at roughly 320 metres above sea level, is among the most storied locations on the biathlon calendar, distinct from newer purpose-built arenas elsewhere in Europe

The city starts moving

Norway's biathlon fan base is famously large and enthusiastic, and a home finale at Holmenkollen draws crowds accordingly, filling the arena across the multi-day programme of sprint, pursuit and mass start races for both men and women

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Because Holmenkollen so often hosts the World Cup season finale

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the event has taken on the character of biathlon's championship weekend within Norway

The sacred route

Living ritual

where season titles are frequently decided in front of a home crowd

The local code

Living ritual

That combination of historic venue and season-deciding stakes has made it one of the fixtures Norwegian biathlon fans build their winter calendar around

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Oslo; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Treat this like any outdoor Norwegian winter event: insulated, waterproof outerwear over warm layers, plus a hat, gloves and wool socks, is the baseline. Holmenkollen's elevation and March...

Safety

For Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Oslo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

NOK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.91 N, 10.75 E Open in Google Maps

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Nearest airportOSL — Oslo-Gardermoen

TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Oslo; closures can make normal travel slower.

Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Oslo you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Oslo via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Oslo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare fares Festival gearTreat this like any outdoor Norwegian winter event: insulated, waterproof outerwear over warm layers, plus a hat, gloves and wool socks, is the baseline. Holmenkollen's elevation and March timing mean conditions can be cold and exposed for the full length of a race day, so warmth should take priority over anything else in what you wear.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Norway and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup?

Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup is listed for Past edition: 19–22 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup take place?

The festival is listed in Oslo, Norway. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLholmenkollenskifestival.no

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March

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Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup

Holmenkollen Biathlon World Cup in Oslo

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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