All sports museums to visit in Norway

Celebrate the achievements and history of sports at 6 museums in Norway dedicated to athletic endeavors. These museums highlight the stories of athletes, teams, and sporting events.

Are you a sports fan looking to explore sports history? Here are the top sports museums in Norway:

  1. Norwegian Olympic Museum1

    Norwegian Olympic Museum

     Lillehammer
    The Norwegian Olympic Museum is a sports museum situated in Lillehammer, Norway. It is conveniently located near the Lysgårdsbakken in Håkons Hall, making it easily accessible for tourists visiting the area.
  2. Holmenkollen Ski Museum2

    Holmenkollen Ski Museum

     Oslo
    The Holmenkollbakken Museum, located in the city of Oslo, Norway, is home to the world's largest ski jump platform. This unique feature makes it a significant point of interest for tourists who are interested in winter sports or architectural marvels. The museum is named after the Holmenkollen mountain on which it is situated.
  3. Ice Skating Museum3

    Ice Skating Museum

     Oslo
    The Ice Skating Museum, known as Skøytemuseet in Norwegian, has a rich history dating back to 1914. It is conveniently located at Frogner Stadium in Oslo, making it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city. The museum's location also adds to its charm, as it is situated in one of the city's most popular sports venues.
  4. Norsk skieventyr4

    Norsk skieventyr

     Morgedal
    Norsk Skieventyr, located in Morgedal in the Kviteseid municipality of Telemark, is a museum and experience center. It offers a deep dive into the history of skiing, with a focus on local figures who have made significant contributions to the sport. The museum is part of the Vest-Telemark Museum foundation.
  5. Fotballmuseet5

    Fotballmuseet

     Fredrikstad
    The Fredrikstad branch of the Fotballmuseet opened its doors in the fall of 2007. This branch is managed by the Fredrikstad Museum, which has been given the responsibility by the Norwegian Football Federation to register and collect football historical artifacts from all over Norway. This makes the museum a comprehensive repository of Norwegian football history, offering visitors a chance to delve into the rich heritage of the sport in the country.
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    Rindal skimuseum

     Rindal
    The Rindal Skimuseum, previously known as the Rindal Bygdemuseum, is an open-air museum situated in the scenic town of Rindal in the Norwegian province of Trøndelag. This museum offers a unique opportunity to explore Norwegian history and culture in a beautiful outdoor setting.