Tryvann stadion
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Tryvann stadion was a speed skating rink located at Tryvannshøyden in Oslo, Norway.
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Location | Tryvannshøyden, Oslo, Norway |
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Owner | Oslo Municipality |
Surface | Ice |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 1933 |
Opened | 1933 |
Closed | 1970s |
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Traditionally the main speed skating venues in Oslo was Frogner stadion and Bislett stadion. In 1933, the city council decided to build a skating rink at Tryvann to allow for a longer season. Unlike the city-center venues which were just above mean sea level, Tryvann stadion was located at 517 meters (1,696 ft) above mean sea level. This allowed the skating season to last from 1 November to 1 April. Transport was available via the Holmenkollen Line.[1] During the 1952 Winter Olympics, the venue was designated as a reserve venue for Bislett, but never used.[2] During the 1970s, the venue was demolished to make room for parking.[1]