Tasting
Coffee cupping at Fuglen
Take part in a guided tasting at Fuglen and learn how professional cupping works.
To be confirmedNorwegian and English
Winter sport and sponsor hospitality
Holmenkollen Ski Festival 2027 | Corporate Hospitality in Oslo
The Holmenkollen Ski Festival and World Cup create a strong hospitality setting for sponsors, Nordic companies and client groups. The practical challenge is to balance an outdoor event with an indoor experience that feels like a continuation, not a second obligation.
When
March 2027; FIS date to confirm
Where
Holmenkollen National Arena
Best fit
Sponsors and client groups
Plan for
Weather, clothing and transfers
Recommended for this event
Best Oslo experiences after a Holmenkollen day
A winter sports programme benefits from warmth, food and a relaxed room. These experiences help the group come together after the arena without asking guests to perform again.
Cooking class
Italian pizza course
Make four kinds of pizza from scratch, with fried pizza to start and Nutella pizza for dessert.
2–2.5 hoursNorwegian and English
Tasting
Cheese and wine tasting
Taste five to six cheeses with carefully paired wine, guided by the team from Funkd Up Wines.
About 2 hoursNorwegian and English
Make hospitality feel welcoming after the arena
Coffee cupping is a natural bridge from a cold day outside to a warm, local experience. Pizza works for larger informal groups, while cheese and wine gives a smaller sponsor or client group a more hosted finish.
The activity does not need to compete with the sport. It should give guests somewhere comfortable to compare the day, meet each other and continue the relationship.
Build in a winter buffer
The final competition schedule and weather can affect when people leave Holmenkollen. Keep the itinerary flexible, confirm accessible transport and avoid setting a central activity too tightly against the end of the programme.
When you request an offer, include whether guests are sponsors, customers or colleagues and whether outdoor equipment needs to be stored or returned first.
Planning questions for Holmenkollen Ski Festival / World Cup 2027
When is the Holmenkollen Ski Festival in 2027?
The notes identify March 2027 and recommend checking the final FIS programme before confirming the date.
What is a good hospitality activity after Holmenkollen?
Coffee cupping is a warm and compact option, pizza suits a larger informal group, and cheese and wine works for a smaller client or sponsor gathering.
Should transport be included?
Yes. Holmenkollen is outside central Oslo, and winter conditions can change travel times. Include transport assumptions in the event plan.
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