Holmenkollstafetten and the men's cup final on May 9: How to get there
Are you going to
On line 1 there will be extra departures between the city centre and Holmenkollen during the busiest periods – with two extra departures every 15 minutes at peak times. Please note that line 1 Frognerseteren has closed doors on the last car due to short platforms.
“There will be lots of activity and many travelers in the city. Everyone is encouraged to be patient and allow plenty of time, so this will be a pleasant experience in the sunshine for everyone.”
Are you going to the cup final?
The cup final kicks off at 6:00 p.m. at Ullevaal Stadium. The metro will run as normal up until the match.
However, we do have an insider tip for your route:
– For getting to the match, a smart tip is to travel “against the flow” and take Line 5 Ringen via Tøyen from the city centre. It only takes a couple of extra minutes, and there will be much more space for everyone going to watch the match at Ullevaal, says Johansen.
After the match, there will be extra departures on the metro. There will also be additional security guards present in the city centre before the match and on the platforms at Ullevål Stadium after the match.
Not going to any of the events, but still needs to travel
You should still be aware – between 09:40 and 20:00 there are a number of changes to tram and bus lines in western Oslo and the city centre, because public transport is giving way to the many people out running.
Here are the lines that are getting temporary changes
Tram 12
Tram 12 is cancelled between Majorstuen and Ruseløkka. Instead, the tram runs between Aker brygge and Kjelsås.
Tram 15
Tram 15 is cancelled between Majorstuen and Solli. Instead, the tram runs between Solli and Kjelsås.
Tram 17
Tram 17 is cancelled between Gaustadalleen and Homansbyen. The tram turns around at Welhavens gate, which is the first and last stop.
Tram 18
Tram 18 is cancelled between Gaustadalleen and Homansbyen. The tram turns around at Welhavens gate, which is the first and last stop.
Tram 19
Tram 19 is cancelled between Majorstuen and Homansbyen. The tram turns around at Welhavens gate, which is the first and last stop.
Bus 20
Line 20 is cancelled between Skøyen and Ullevål Hospital. The bus therefore does not stop at the stops Skøyen, Thune, Olav Kyrres plass, Odins gate, Frogner plass, Vigelandsparken, Frogner stadion, Majorstuen, Marienlyst and Vestre Aker kirke.
Bus 21
Line 21 is being rerouted and does not stop between Falck Ytters plass/St. Hanshaugen or Observatoriegata. As a result, the bus does not stop at the stops Solli (Frognerveien), Riddervolds plass, Uranienborgveien, Homansbyen, Bislett, Sofies plass and St. Hanshaugen (towards Tjuvholmen).
Bus 25
Line 25 is cancelled between Majorstuen and John Colletts plass. The bus therefore does not stop at the stops Majorstuen, Marienlyst, Vestre Aker kirke, Ullevål sykehus and Ullevålsalléen.
Bus 37
Line 37 is being rerouted between Sagene and Stensberggata/St. Hanshaugen. The bus will not stop at Lindern, Tannlegehøyskolen, Lovisenberg, Collets gate or St. Hanshaugen stops. Towards Nydalen at St. Hanshaugen, line 37 will stop at line 21’s stop in the direction of Alex. Kiellands plass.
Bus 40
Line 40 is cancelled today. From 09:45 and for the rest of the day it is replaced by line 40X between Øvre Sogn and Majorstuen.
Bus 45
Line 45 is cancelled. Between 09:40 and 20:00 it is replaced by line 46X between Voksen skog and Majorstuen.
Bus 46
Line 46 is cancelled. Between 09:40 and 20:00 it is replaced by line 46X between Ullerntoppen and Majorstuen.
We have set up new routes that only run on this day:
Line 40Xruns: Øvre Sogn – Gaustadveien – Gaustad Hospital – Rikshospitalet – Gaustad – Risbakken – Smestad – Heggeli – Borgen – Volvat – Majorstuen. The bus departs from platform J in Sørkedalsveien at Majorstuen. At Smestad, the buses stop in Sørkedalsveien at platform C towards Majorstuen, and at platform D towards Øvre Sogn.
Line 46Xruns: Ullerntoppen – Aslakveien – Ostadalsveien – Hovseter T – Hovseter School – Hovseterhjemmet – Orebakken – Jarbakken – Nordre Jarbakken – Sagstua – Himstadplassen – Liabakken – Åsly – Grindbakken – Voksen Forest.
Check the journey planner
One last reminder before you rush off: allow plenty of time, check the journey planner and why not use travel to your relay as a warm-up? But most importantly – enjoy yourself!