Children's Holmenkollen Sunday

The Children's Homlenkollen Sunday (Barnas Holmenkollen Søndag) on Sunday March 4th, is said to be the World's largest ski event for children.

Every year on this day, around 8 000 children aged 4 to 12 gather for skiing, fun and games.

And at this event there are prizes for everyone!

If you are just visiting Oslo, and did not bring skis - they may be borrowed for free!

(NRK/Norway Post)

Tuesday, 28 February 2012 10:28

Posted in Section: Local Shortnews - Category: Local Shortnews

Written by Rolleiv Solholm

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