Holmenkollen Park Hotell
How to get to the hotel?
To arrive at the historic Scandic Holmenkollen Park, positioned majestic and serene 350 meters above the Oslo Fjord at Kongeveien 26, you can choose between a panoramic transit journey or a premium private drive.
Whether departing from the city center or arriving straight from the airport, ascending to this iconic destination of 1894 Dragestil architecture is an experience in itself.
By Premium Private Car or Taxi
For the most seamless and comfortable arrival, a private drive from downtown Oslo takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
Instruct your chauffeur or program your navigation to Kongeveien 26, 0787 Oslo.
The route leads you northwest out of the city center, winding gracefully up the forested hillsides of the Holmenkollen residential enclave.
Parking: Upon arrival, the hotel features secure on-site parking facilities complete with electric vehicle charging stations.
Via the Panoramic Metro (T-Bane)
Taking the local metro offers a distinctly scenic Norwegian experience, as the train climbs above the city lines to reveal striking vistas of the fjords below.
Board Line 1 (Frognerseteren direction) from any central underground station, including Jernbanetorget (Oslo Central Station), Stortinget, or Nationaltheatret. [1, 2, 3]
Enjoy the tranquil 25-to-30 minute journey as the train transitions into the mountains.
Alight at Holmenkollen Station. From the platform, the hotel is a scenic 8-minute uphill stroll (approximately 500 meters). Please note the final approach features a relatively steep incline, so footwear suited for walking or utilizing a short taxi link from the base is recommended if traveling with heavy luggage.
Arriving from Oslo Airport (OSL)
Step onto the high-speed Flytoget Airport Express Train directly from the terminal, arriving at Nationaltheatret Station in the city center.
From the lower levels of Nationaltheatret, seamlessly transfer to Line 1 of the Metro to continue your ascent to Holmenkollen.
About Holmenkollen Park Hotell
Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel is a seminar and conference hotel in Holmenkollen in Oslo, Norway, close to Holmenkollen National Arena and Holmenkollbakken, and the Holmenkollen station of the Oslo Metro. Opened in 1894, it was designed by Balthazar Lange and is regarded as one of the prime examples of the Dragestil style of design and architecture in Norway.[1]
The interior decorations include paintings by Gerhard Munthe and Theodor Kittelsen.[1]
The hotel and its restaurant, De Fem Stuer, are notable for the views of the fjords.[2][3]
History
The building was completed in 1894 and was designed by Balthazar Lange in dragestil. It was originally built as a sanatorium for the treatment of tuberculosis patients by Ingebrigt Christian Holm (1844–1918).[1]
After Holmenkollen Turisthotell burned down in 1914, the sanatorium use converted into use as a hotel. During World War II, the hotel was in possession of German officials. The hotel was modernized in 1948, and again in 1982 for FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1982. The latest renovation was completed in 1991, when the hotel was expanded with a conference center designed by Hans-Gabriel Finne.[1]
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica.
"Holmenkollen Park Hotel". Great Norwegian Encyclopedia (in Norwegian).
"Norges beste hotell 2017" [Norway's best hotel 2017]. Nettavisen (in Norwegian). 1 February 2017.
"Nydelig, selv uten krumspring" [Beautiful, even without a twist]. Dagens Næringsliv (in Norwegian). 25 August 2017.
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Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel is a seminar and conference hotel in Holmenkollen in Oslo, Norway, close to Holmenkollen National Arena and Holmenkollbakken, and the Holmenkollen station of the Oslo Metro. Opened in 1894, it was designed by Balthazar Lange and is regarded as one of the prime examples of the Dragestil style of design and architecture in Norway.
The interior decorations include paintings by Gerhard Munthe and Theodor Kittelsen.
The hotel and its restaurant, De Fem Stuer, are notable for the views of the fjords.[2][3]
History
The building was completed in 1894 and was designed by Balthazar Lange in dragestil. It was originally built as a sanatorium for the treatment of tuberculosis patients by Ingebrigt Christian Holm (1844–1918).
After Holmenkollen Turisthotell burned down in 1914, the sanatorium use converted into use as a hotel. During World War II, the hotel was in possession of German officials. The hotel was modernized in 1948, and again in 1982 for FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1982. The latest renovation was completed in 1991, when the hotel was expanded with a conference center designed by Hans-Gabriel Finne
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica.
"Holmenkollen Park Hotel". Great Norwegian Encyclopedia (in Norwegian).
"Norges beste hotell 2017" [Norway's best hotel 2017]. Nettavisen (in Norwegian). 1 February 2017.
"Nydelig, selv uten krumspring" [Beautiful, even without a twist]. Dagens Næringsliv (in Norwegian). 25 August 2017.
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Scandic Holmenkollen Park has opened its doors again, after extensive renovation and remodeling. The distinctive history and architecture have been meticulously preserved and complemented with modern design and solutions. The Hotel's capacity is a total of 376 guest rooms, including 27 exclusive rooms and suites in the historic Dragon Building. The Hotel also has a new and lovely wellness area with a pool and a large gym of 1,100 m2. Entrance to the wellness area has limited capacity. Age limit 16 years. Entrance from NOK 195 for staying guests, per visit to the pool & saunas. In our restaurant Holmenkollen Bistro, you can enjoy a lovely buffet for lunch. For dinner you can choose from a tasty à la carte menu, where the dishes are based on short-traveled Norwegian and Nordic ingredients. Scandic Holmenkollen Park is a destination in itself, a full 350 meters above sea level, with fantastic views over Oslo and the Nordmarka right outside the hotel door. With immediate proximity to the Holmenkollen Skiarena National Complex, the Ski Museum and nature, you will find exciting outdoor activities for everyone. Here you have miles of hiking trails to choose from, and in winter you can go straight out on the WC trails that stretch into Nordmarka. Only minutes away from the hotel is Oslo Winter Park and in the summer you can challenge your fear of heights in one of the Nordic countries' largest climbing parks. The Hotel is only a subway ride away from the center of Oslo, it takes 30 minutes by subway from Oslo Central station to Holmenkollen station.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.