Today there are dozens of good winter resorts with thousands of miles of marked trails for cross country skiing as well as lift centers for downhill and slalom.

Skiing festival at Holmenkollen, Oslo
The annual ski festival at Holmenkollen in Oslo attracts a great many participants and tens of thousands of spectators.  It all started in 1892 and since then there has been a "Holmenkollrenn" every year, the last 113 years, with he exceptions of only three cancellations.

Holmenkollen, Oslo - Norway, is not only an arena for the world elite, it is also important on a national and local level, both winter and summer.

The Children's Holmenkollen Ski Event gathers 7.500 to 9.200 participants every year, making it the world's greatest ski event for children.