Ski Championship: Holmenkollen

Omega was present in Holmenkollen the last days of the World Ski Championships, and got to experience the great sporting event March 04 - 06.

2011: World Ski Championships in Holmenkollen teambuilding

Published: 16.12.10 (Updated: 07.03.11)

Omega team members got excitement in the slopes, and cheered on the medalists during a wonderful weekend in Holmenkollen at the World Championships.

Hotel

Flagg-i-Kollen

It's time to celebrate !
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Royal Christiania Hotel is Norway’s second-largest hotel creates a dynamic meeting venue right in the heart of Oslo. The hotel has been renovated in 2010/2011, and Aftenposten has voted the hotel's breakfast as Oslo's best.

Friday 04. March 2011

10:30 Private bus from the hotel.

Check-in time at the hotel is not until 15:00, but it will be possible to store your luggage and change your clothes if your arrive early. Those who arrive after the bus has departed, can easily get to Holmenkollen by tram. This is free for those with stadium tickets, and the station is right by the hotel.
11:30 Nordic combined jump, large hill, team event – we have tickets for stadium section C.
A public tent is open all day at the stadion, for those who need to warm up, or buy food and drinks.
12:45 Cross-country, 4 x 10 km relay, men – we have tickets for stadium section O.
15:15 Return to hotel by private bus.
Those who wish to stay and watch the Nordic combined cross-country event, can return to the hotel via the free tram service.
16:00 Nordic combined cross-country, 4 x 5 km team event.
19:30 Medal ceremony for today’s events at University square (by the National Theatre).
Dinner at your own expense.

Saturday 05. March 2011: The big Omega-day !

Breafast
10.30 Private bus from the hotel.
See info above for those who arrive later.

We will stop by the VIP tent first, then head out to stadium section L to watch the ladies’ 30 km race.
We have reserved tables in the tent, which is open all day, and offers a buffet lunch (included).
VIP tent opening hours: 10:00-19:00
Main buffet: 11:00-15:00. Food will be available throughout the day.
12.00 Cross-country 30 km, mass start free style, ladies. We have tickets for stadium section L.
15:30 Ski jumping, large hill (HS 134), team event, men. We have tickets for stadium section C.
17:30 Return to hotel by private bus.
Time to relax at the hotel, or enjoy the down-town Oslo atmosphere.
20:00 Private bus from the hotel back to Holmenkollen, for the Omega-dinner in the VIP tent.
This will be a 3-course dinner with drinks included. We will inform the participants of the menu.
23:00 Return to hotel by private bus.
Those who want to continue the celebrations have many options in the city !

Sunday 06. March 2011

Breakfast
11.00 Private bus from the hotel.
Note: Be sure to check out at the reception desk before the bus departs.
Your luggage may remain behind to be picked up later.
13.00 Cross-country 50 km, mass start free style, men. We have tickets for stadium section O.
A public tent is available all day at the stadion, for those who need to warm up, or buy food and drinks.
15.30 Medal- and closing ceremony
15.45 Return to hotel by private bus.
Those who need to return to the hotel earlier may do so by using the free tram service.