Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo 2011

A number of cultural and festival events will also take place at the ski jump and in the city centre. The goal is to create a memorable and eventful ski festival for the whole country. The ski championships in 2011 will be the largest sports event in Norway for many years. Around 650 athletes from more than 60 countries, about 1000 press and media people and at least 300,000 spectators will help set the spotlight on the winter capital. The competitions will be watched by millions of TV viewers all over the world.

The help of more than 2000 volunteers will be required to achieve a professionally-run event. Crews are needed in many areas, from arena work and transport to hospitality, spectator services and marketing. No area is less important than another. This is the fifth time Oslo is gathering the world

The new Holmenkollen ski jump

Marit Bjorgen and Kristin Stormer Steira in the 2010 World Cup in Holmenkollen

The new Holmenkollen ski jump

The Holmenkollen ski jump has been rebuilt for the championships and the ski arena is now one of the most modern in the world. It has become far more than a ski jump for top athletes. It has an all-year cross-country stadium, a large ski jump at Holmenkollen and six smaller jumps at Midtstuen. Emphasis has also been given to providing a location for children, young people and the general public to practice ski sports.