Eurovision Song Contest 2010
Foto: Kallestad/Scanpix
Metallica 2010
Tina Turner 2009
Solberg Extreme Motorshow 2009
Telenor Arena Widerøeveien 1 1360 Fornebu Norway
About Telenor Arena
Telenor Arena is a multipurpose arena for sports and entertainment situated at the peninsula of Fornebu, just outside Oslo, by the beautiful Oslo Fjord. The arena has a capacity of 23.000 spectators for concerts and 15.000 for soccer, making it the largest indoor stadium in Northern Europe. Opening March 2009, Telenor Arena has already become a sought after venue for major entertainment acts. So far the arena has hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 , shows by AC/DC , Tina Turner , Andrea Bocelli and Metallica, and major sporting events like The Solberg Motor Show The Solberg Extreme Motorshow and the Oslo International Horse Show.
Telenor Arena's main partner is the Telenor Group . Telenor is among the largest mobile operators in the world with over 170 million mobile subscriptions, revenues in 2009 of NOK 107 billion, and a workforce of more than 40,000. Telenor’s core business is telecommunications, providing voice, data, content and other communication services in 14 countries across Europe and Asia.
The Norwegian Premier Division soccer team Stabæk , has Telenor Arena as its home. The team placed top 3 three seasons in a row from 2007 - 2007, playing UEFA Champions League and European League matches against K.F. Tirana, Albania, F.C. Kopenhagen, Denmark and Valencia CF, Spain in the arena.
An arena with tremendous atmosphere
There is a very special ambience at Telenor Arena. Experts have designed the sound system so that it provides perfect acoustics, with impeccable sound at concerts and an electric soccer atmosphere at matches. The stands are built in one section and at just the right angle. All spectators have a good view of the pitch. Even the lower row is raised nearly two feet about ground level to maintain a clear line of sight. The roof guarantees you will always sit warm and dry.
Easy to get to and from the arena
We recommend avoiding Oslo traffic by using public transport to get to the arena, which is both easy and efficient. There are buses to Fornebu from downtown Oslo leaving every 10 minutes, with a journey time of maximum 20 minutes. It is also possible to take a local train or bus to Lysaker station. From there it is a short walk under 15 minutes to the arena. For those who enjoy cycling, there is a bicycle path the whole way to the arena. There are also several parking lots in the immediate vicinity.
Facts:
- Floor size: 120m x 82m
- Court size: 105m x 68m
- Height: 23 meters to the soffit, 33 meters to the ceiling
- Audience capacity: Approx. 15,000 for matches, 23,000 for concerts
- Number of VIP seats: 1,200
- Number of restaurant seats: 800
- Number of boxes: 40
- Ownership: Stabæk Holding 50%; Kjell Ulrichsen and family 50%