Bislett Stadion

Stadium Historic Oslo stadium hosting athletics and events

Bislett Stadion in Oslo is a historic athletics and football venue best known for the Bislett Games. Sports fans visit for track meets, stadium architecture and major athletics competitions in the city center.

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Bislett Stadion is a multi-use stadium in the Bislett neighborhood of Oslo, Norway. The original venue opened in 1922 and a major redevelopment was completed in 2005.

The facility is configured primarily for track and field with a standard 400 m athletics track and seating for roughly 15,000 people. It hosts international athletics meetings, national championships and occasional football fixtures, and is known for a high number of middle-distance world records set on its track.

The site was first developed as a sports ground in the early 20th century, rebuilt after periods of intensive use and refurbishment, and underwent its most recent major reconstruction in 2004-2005 to modernize athletics and spectator facilities. Over time its role has focused increasingly on athletics meetings and training.

The stadium sits in central Oslo, a short distance north of the city center and easily reached from central neighborhoods by public transport.

  • Capacity: about 15,000 spectators after the 2004-05 reconstruction, configured for athletics with a 400 m track and infield for field events.
  • Bislett Games: an annual international meeting known as the Bislett Games is held here and forms part of the global athletics circuit.
Bislett Stadion
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How to Get to Bislett Stadion #

Bislett Stadion sits on Ullevålsveien in central Oslo, a short walk from the city centre. From Oslo Central Station it’s about 1.5-2 km north (roughly a 15-25 minute walk); alternatively take local trams or buses that stop at or near Bislett and walk a few minutes to the stadium. By car the venue is reached via Ring 1/Ullevålsveien through central Oslo.

Tips for Visiting Bislett Stadion #

  • Check the stadium event calendar before you go - the best time to experience Bislett Stadion's atmosphere is during an athletics meet (the Bislett Games is the highlight) rather than a random day when public access is limited.
  • Reach the stadium by tram or a short walk from central Oslo to avoid scarce match-day parking; it sits within the city so public transport timetables and short walks are the most reliable access.

Best Time to Visit Bislett Stadion #

Go when events are scheduled for the full Bislett Stadion experience; for quieter visits choose off-season weekdays.

Athletics season & summer (best for events)
May-Sep · 15-22°C
Stadion is most active during summer athletics and football events-attend scheduled meets for the best atmosphere; expect large crowds on event days.
Off-season & midweek (quieter)
Oct-Apr · -5-6°C
Fewer public events and lower crowd levels outside the competition season; check event calendars before visiting.

Weather & Climate near Bislett Stadion #

Climate

Bislett Stadion's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (725 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 29 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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