

«Ta sjansen» was a popular Norwegian TV show broadcast on NRK from 1983 to 2002. It was a light-hearted, annual summer event filmed outdoors at the Homenkollen ski jump in Oslo. The show featured contestants competing in two main types of humorous and often chaotic challenges: Homemade boats racing down a steep ramp into the water, and creative bicycles racing on floating docks. Participants often wore silly costumes and built wildly imaginative contraptions, making the spectacle part game show, part variety show, and part slapstick comedy. «Ta sjansen» was known for its fun, festive atmosphere, and it became a beloved summer tradition in Norway. Though not officially competitive, winners were awarded prizes, and the emphasis was always on entertainment rather than serious sportsmanship.


Jul 9, 1983 - 1h 2m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 23, 1984 - 44m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 18, 1985 - 30m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 14, 1986 - 54m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 27, 1987 - 57m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 25, 1988 - 1h 0m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 18, 1989 - 1h 4m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jul 7, 1990 - 47m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event. The program had no commentary or host this year due to a strike at the time of filming.

Jun 29, 1991 - 1h 5m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 29, 1992 - 59m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jul 3, 1993 - 1h 13m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 25, 1994 - 59m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 26, 1995 - 56m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event. There were no bicycles races this year.

Jun 29, 1996 - 1h 3m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 15, 1997 - 1h 1m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event. Featuring live performances by Espen «Sway» Lind and D.D.E. There were no bicycle races this year.

Jun 14, 1998 - 59m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event. Featuring live performances by Dusty Cowshit and D.D.E.

Jun 26, 1999 - 1h 3m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 24, 2000 - 58m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 24, 2001 - 58m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Jun 24, 2002 - 1h 27m
Daring women and men gather at Holmenkollen for a wild summer competition. They race down ramps in homemade boats and bikes, aiming for speed and splash – and a golden bell. Creativity, chaos, and laughter rule the day in this playful, high-spirited event.

Aug 2, 2008 - 58m
A look back at «Ta sjansen»: For many years, people took the chance of ending up fully in the water with self-built bikes and boats. This episode features some of the more memorable moments from Holmenkollen.