Holmenkollen
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For the ski jump and skiing arena, see Holmenkollen ski jump.
Holmenkollen is a neighborhood in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. In addition to being a residential area, the area has been a ski recreation area since the late 19th century, with its famous, eponymous, ski jump arena hosting competitions since 1892. To the north, the area borders to the woodlands area Marka.
On the night of 22 August 1992, Holmenkollen Chapell was torched by Varg Vikernes, Øystein Aarseth and Bård Faust. (Lords of Chaos, p. 112) It was rebuilt and reopened in 1996.
The area is served by the Holmenkoll Line suburban railway, that is part of the Oslo T-bane. Holmenkollen is served by stations: Besserud and Holmenkollen.
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Coordinates: 59°58′N 10°40′E / 59.967°N 10.667°E
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