Adventure, culture, and nature—right on your doorstep all year round.

Experiences

Adventure right outside your door

Voksenåsen is located in the heart of Nordmarka, with both the city’s energy and the tranquility of nature within easy reach. From Holmenkollen’s iconic ski jump and cultural attractions to cross-country skiing, a climbing park, and team-building activities—there’s something for every taste and season.

We’re happy to help organize activities for groups, companies, and families.

All year round

Year-round activities

There is a wide range of experiences and activities to enjoy year-round in the area around the hotel. Visit the Holmenkollen National Arena and take in the view from the top of the tower, learn about Norway’s skiing history at the Ski Museum, or admire Vebjørn Sand’s impressive paintings at Roseslottet.

Oslo's most visited attraction

Holmenkollen National Ski Arena

Holmenkollen National Ski Arena is Oslo’s most visited attraction and, in addition to the ski jump, offers a variety of other fun experiences and attractions. Take a trip up the famous ski jump tower, try the ski simulator, or have some fun on roller skis.

  • Diving platform
  • Ski simulator
  • Roller skis
The History of Skiing in Norway

The Ski Museum

Learn about Norway’s 5,000-year history of skiing and explore the world’s largest collection of skis and winter gear.

  • The world's largest collection
  • Family-friendly
Art installation

The Rose Castle

Vebjørn and Eimund Sand’s art installation, Roseslottet, depicts the years of occupation in Norway through paintings and sculptures. A unique art experience just a short drive from the hotel. You can purchase tickets for Roseslottet from us.

  • Art
  • History
  • Buy tickets from us
Winter

Winter Activities

Winter at Voksenåsen is especially beautiful, when the landscape is blanketed in white and the soft light dances over the city. Here you’ll find tips for winter activities, including sledding at Korketrekkeren, downhill skiing, ice skating, snowshoe hikes, and ice fishing. The variety of activities is suitable for all ages, from beginners to experienced participants.

Over 2,000 km of trails

Cross-country skiing

Voksenåsen is a paradise for skiing and cross-country skiing, and right outside the hotel you’ll find groomed trails that stretch over 2,000 km in total. Here are our tips for cross-country skiing activities you can try this winter.

  • Prepared
  • Right outside
Less than 2 km away

Alpine skiing at Skimore Oslo

Skimore Oslo is a ski resort located in the area around Tryvannshøgda above Holmenkollen, just under 2 km from Voksenåsen.

  • Alpine skiing
  • Tryvann
The Corkscrew

Speed and excitement on the sled

A simple and fun way to enjoy the snowy weather and beautiful winter days in Oslo is to go sledding. There are plenty of sledding spots in both parks and the surrounding countryside, and the longest sledding hill is located not far from Voksenåsen, just a few subway stops away.

  • The Corkscrew
  • The Corkscrew
More ice rinks nearby

Speed Skating

Just a short distance from Voksenåsen, you’ll find several ice rinks where you can glide across the ice on skates in the beautiful winter weather.

  • Ice rinks
  • Winter weather
Into the winter forest

Snowshoe hike in Nordmarka

You don’t necessarily have to put on skis to get around easily in the winter landscape. Snowshoes are a great way to experience nature, allowing you to venture into the winter forest where usually only animals roam.

  • Nordmarka
  • Nature Experience
The best winter pastime

Ice fishing

Fishing isn't just a summer activity. Fish continue to swim beneath the ice all winter long, making it the perfect time for ice fishing. It's affordable, easy, and, above all, fun.

  • Inexpensive
  • Simple
  • Funny
Bare ground

Outdoor activities

In Voksenåsen, there are many attractions and activities right near the hotel. The hotel’s location in Oslomarka offers wonderful hiking opportunities in the forest, as well as fast-paced and fun outdoor activities. Try the nearby disc golf course, the zipline from the top of the Holmenkollen Tower, or test your balance at the High and Low climbing park.

The Heart of Nordmarka

Forest Walk

Voksenåsen is located in the heart of Nordmarka, and there are many beautiful hiking trails in the area surrounding the hotel. Explore the trails from the hotel to Frognerseteren, enjoy a hike to the summit of Vettakollen, or take a break at the DNT cabins Fuglemyrhytta or Tryvannsstua.

  • Frognerseteren
  • Vettakollen
  • DNT cabins
All year round

Holmenkollen National Ski Arena

Holmenkollen National Sports Center is Oslo’s most visited attraction and, in addition to the ski jump, offers a variety of other fun experiences and attractions. Take a trip up the famous ski jump tower, try the ski simulator, learn about the history of skiing at the Ski Museum, or have fun on roller skis.

  • Diving platform
  • The Ski Museum
  • Roller skis
12 climbing routes

High and Low Adventure Park

Challenge yourself high up in the trees at Oslo Sommerpark in Tryvann. There are activities and challenges here for all ages and skill levels. The courses stretch between the trees, and along the way you’ll have to navigate suspension bridges, tunnels, ladders, rope courses, balance elements, and zip lines. The park consists of 12 different climbing courses ranging from 0.5 meters to 20 meters above the ground.

  • Tryvann
  • All ages
  • 12 trails
18 holes, free

Disc golf

At Holmenkollen DiscGolfPark, you can play disc golf for free on an 18-hole course. Bring your own discs or buy them from us at the hotel.

  • Free
  • 18 holes
For groups

Team-building activities

What could be better than a fun social activity after a day of meetings and professional development? We offer exciting activities for groups, both indoors and outdoors. Solve mysteries, try your hand at biathlon, take part in a pentathlon, or experience a training session with a professional athlete.

Test the accuracy

Biathlon at Holmenkollen

Want to test your company’s accuracy? Then biathlon at Holmenkollen is just the thing! Get a taste of the challenges biathletes face at the shooting range and test your skills in various shooting competitions. No prior knowledge or shooting experience is required, and all instruction is provided on-site.

  • No prior knowledge required
  • Training
The city's largest playground

Summer and Winter at Tryvann

A short walk from Voksenåsen brings you to the city’s largest playground, Oslo Summer and Winter Park. In the winter, this is Eastern Norway’s largest alpine center, featuring 18 slopes, 11 lifts, and 2 snow parks. The ski bus departs 700 meters from Voksenåsen. During the summer months, the Høyt & Lavt climbing park is open, offering thrilling experiences for all ages and skill levels.

  • 18 runs
  • 11 elevators
  • Climbing Park
Indoors or outdoors

Yoga

Do you need an energy boost during the day or a relaxing yoga stretch to find some peace? We have several rooms suitable for yoga, or why not do your yoga session outdoors?

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors
Summer and winter

Out and about, never in a bad mood!

Join us for a hike, summer or winter. The hike will take you through the surrounding area on trails winding through an idyllic landscape. We can also arrange activities along the way. Maybe you’ll end the hike with an aperitif at the top of the ski jump?

  • The surrounding area
  • Aperitif
361 meters, 107.5-meter drop

Zip-line down the Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Anyone can take a jump at Holmenkollen! Kollensvevet is a zipline that takes you safely down from the top of the iconic ski jump tower at Holmenkollen, just as if you were jumping with skis on your feet! This spectacular zipline is 361 meters long and has a vertical drop of 107.5 meters. We offer excitement, fun, and the city’s best view.

  • 361 meters
  • The best view in town
Art and History

The Rose Castle

Vebjørn and Eimund Sand’s art installation towers over Frognerseteren and depicts the years of occupation in Norway through paintings and installations. Roseslottet is a unique art experience, located just a short drive from the hotel. You can purchase tickets to Roseslottet from us.

  • Art
  • Buy tickets from us
Creative problem-solving

Activities involving logical and challenging tasks

We can organize a variety of fun team-building activities for you and your team, where you’ll have to solve challenges and answer questions in new and creative ways.

  • Action Track: a fun team activity where you move from checkpoint to checkpoint and complete tasks on your phone.
  • A Trip Through Europe: a fun activity where you “travel” to various destinations in Europe and solve both practical and theoretical challenges.
  • Signum Grata – The Hunt for the Cryptogram: a combination of a rebus puzzle and a treasure hunt that requires both analytical and creative thinking.
  • Exitus – Escape Game: An escape room at the hotel, featuring challenges and puzzles to solve along the way.

 

  • Action Track
  • Escape Game
  • Treasure Hunt
Precision and collaboration

Pentathlon

Challenge your team to a pentathlon! Compete against each other in events that require precision, teamwork, and a little luck. Some of the activities you can try your hand at include air rifle shooting, building a cube tower, a ski relay, super mikado, and darts from a prone position. We can also tailor the experience with various challenge stations between events, depending on your preferences.

  • Air rifle
  • Ski relay
  • Custom-made
Featuring well-known figures

Ski lesson or training session with a pro

How about trying a real workout with the pros? Gather your staff and join an inspiring and unique workout session. The session can be led by renowned cross-country skiing stars like Marit Bjørgen and Therese Johaug, or by some of the country’s best ski instructors. This is guaranteed to be a session you won’t soon forget, and we’ll tailor the session to your desired difficulty level and provide all the necessary equipment for the participants.

  • Marit Bjørgen
  • Therese Johaug
  • Equipment included
Oslo from the water

Kayaking in the Oslo Fjord

Grab an oar and enjoy a few hours on the water. Experience Oslo from the sea and see the city from a whole new perspective. A simple and fun activity suitable for most people. We also offer a paddleboarding certification course, where participants receive a paddleboarding certification upon completion of the session.

  • Oslo Fjord
  • Short Course on Wet Conditions
Social competition

Bull Aktiv's Champion of Champions

Take your colleagues on a team-building adventure where their teamwork skills, problem-solving abilities, and physical fitness are put to the test. A social event featuring lighthearted competitions that also spark the participants’ competitive spirit.

  • Collaboration
  • Competition
With La Humla Suse

Bumblebee Walk

Did you know that there are over thirty different species of bumblebees in Norway, and that we can encounter many of them right outside our door at Voksenåsen? Join us and dive into the fascinating world of bumblebees with instructors from La Humla Suse. We’ll explore the blooming local area together, study these furry little creatures up close, and learn about the bumblebees’ exciting lives, their needs, and their important role in nature. An educational, social, and engaging nature experience that’s the perfect break during a meeting day or conference, where you can get out into beautiful, green surroundings, stretch your legs, and learn something new at the same time.

  • Nature Experience
  • Educational