Korketrekkeren, Oslo

Name: Korketrekkeren
Address: Oslo, Norway

#478 among attractions in Oslo

Sport venue, Sport

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Korketrekkeren is a tobogganing track and former bobsleigh and luge track in Oslo, Norway. The tobogganing track runs between Frognerseteren and Midtstuen and is operated as a public venue by the municipality. Return transport to the top of the hill is undertaken by riding the Oslo Metro's Holmenkollen Line. Tobogganing in the area started in the 1880s, with several roads being used during winter evenings. Auto racing took place in the hill in 1921 and the following year it saw its first luge tournament. The first major tournament was the FIL European Luge Championships 1937. Tobagganing also took place in the nearby Heftyebakken, but from 1950 Korketrekkeren became the sole tobogganing hill and Heftyebakken was used for cross-country skiing. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1880 (144 years ago)Capacity: 15 thous.Coordinates: 59°58'8"N, 10°40'53"E

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Korketrekkeren – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holmenkollen, Holmenkollbakken, Holmenkollen Ski Museum, Holmenkollen Chapel.

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Neighbourhood
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Neighbourhood
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Sport venue, Sport
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Neighbourhood
Vettakollen, Oslo
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Which popular attractions are close to Korketrekkeren?

Nearby attractions include Holmenkollen Chapel, Oslo (10 min walk), Holmenkollen Ski Museum, Oslo (15 min walk), Holmenkollbakken, Oslo (16 min walk), Midtstuen, Oslo (16 min walk).

How to get to Korketrekkeren by public transport?

The nearest stations to Korketrekkeren:

Metro

Midtstuen (14 min walk)
Skådalen (16 min walk)

Train

Midtstuen (14 min walk)
Skådalen (16 min walk)