Valle Hovin Kunstisbane
Oslo, Norway
92 m above sea level.
Outdoor rink with artificial ice.
Oslo, Norway
92 m above sea level.
Outdoor rink with artificial ice.
Oslo is the capital of Norway. It has a population of approximately 500,000.
The artificial 400 m track Valle Hovin was opened in 1966, as the first artificial ice rink in Norway. The track was a substitute venue as an international venue for Bislett, where the ice conditions depended on the weather. The first time it had to take over was during 1973 World Sprint Championships, and as a World Allround Championships venue it had to take over in 1989. This marked the end of Bislett as a speed skating track, and since then Valle Hovin has been the main speed skating venue in Oslo. The stadium is also used for bandy matches and for rock concerts.
See Frognerkilen, Frogner and Bislett for more information about the history of speed skating in Oslo.
| Competition | Dates held |
|---|---|
| World Sprint Championships 1973 (Women) | 3–4 Feb 1973 |
| World Sprint Championships 1973 (Men) | 3–4 Feb 1973 |
| 4th World Cup 1985/1986 | 4–5 Jan 1986 |
| 2nd World Cup 1988/1989 | 4–4 Dec 1988 |
| World Allround Championships Men 1989 (Men) | 11–12 Feb 1989 |
| World Sprint Championships 1992 (Men) | 29 Feb–1 Mar 1992 |
| World Sprint Championships 1992 (Women) | 29 Feb–1 Mar 1992 |
| 3rd World Cup 1995/1996 | 9–10 Dec 1995 |
| 7th World Cup 2001/2002 | 2–2 Mar 2002 |
| Norwegian Allround Championships 2004 (Women) | 24–25 Jan 2004 |
| Norwegian Allround Championships 2004 (Men) | 24–25 Jan 2004 |
| Date | Distance | Time | Skater | Country | Rink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 1983 | 5000 m Men Junior | 7.07,05 | Stein Olav Krosby | NOR | Oslo Valle Hovin |