Kastellbakken

Kastellbakken (renamed: Husebybakken) is an abandoned ski jumping hill located at Ullern in Oslo, Norway.

Kastellbakken
Husebybakken
Drawing by Christian Krohg from 1879
LocationUllern, Oslo, Norway
OpenedFebruary 1879
Size
K–pointK20
Hill record22 m (72 ft)
S. Svalastoga
(1881)

History

Photo from 1923

It was the venue of Husebyrennet, Norway's and the world's most prestigious Nordic skiing tournament between 1879 and 1891. With a K-point at 20 metres.

The hill originally hosted Husebyrennet ("The Huseby Race"), between 1879 and 1891, except for 1880 and 1882, when the event was held in Akershus. From 1892, the tournament moved to Holmenkollbakken and was renamed the Holmenkollen Ski Festival.

Two world records were set in the hill, both by Norwegians: 20 metres (86 ft) by Olaf Haugann in 1879 and 22 metres (72 ft) set by Sveinung Svalastoga in 1881.

Ski jumping world records

Date Name Country Metres Feet
12 February 1879  Olaf Haugann Norway2272
12 February 1879  Olaf Haugann Norway2066
1881  Sveinung Svalastoga Norway2272

  Not recognized! Stood at world record distance, but set at training.[1]

References

  1. Two Planks and A Passion by Roland Huntford. Jutro. 31 March 2020. ISBN 9780826423382.

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