2023-10-19: 7000th ski jumping hill added to the Archive!

The next big milestone is reached: With the small wodden ski jump on the campus of the Hebron Academy in Hebron, Maine (USA), we have addded the 7000th ski jump to our archive!

2022-06-14: Fire destroys ski jumps in Biberau-Biberschlag

Due to a fire, the ski jumping hills in Biberau-Biberschlag (Thuringia, Germany) were massively damaged. A news, which caused consternation not only in the region itself. The cause of the fire remains unclear, the criminial investigation department of the Suhl police assumes it was torching. Meanwhile, SV Biberau has established a donations account.

2021-06-15: Vision became reality: How Planica put itself on the ski jumping map

World Records, creative inventions, electric atmosphere, breathtaking landscape and birth place of ski flying: These are the main associations with Planica. The host of the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships 2023, which is not even a real town, has a vivid history. Thanks to a very helpful visitor of our website, who did a very intense research, skijumpinghills.com can go much deeper into detail than ever before.

2019-12-03: Renovation of Inselbergschanze possible – future Ladies’ World Cups as well?

2015 was supposed to be the darkest year in the history of ski jumping in Brotterode. It looked like the COC history and the history of the Inselbergschanze both have come to an end. But the story turned out well and the COC will come back also in 2020. At least. Plans for a renovation of the ski jump are getting more and more concrete. Skijumpinghills.com talks newest details.

2019-04-22: Nordic Ski World Championships 2021 in Oberstdorf: Conversion has started

After season always means: Preparation time. And so it is in Oberstdorf, the hosting city of the next FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in 2021. The works have already begun, so skijumpinghills.com will give you an overview about what is going to be different.

2018-09-20: All or nothing: Braunlage tries to make the dream of a large hill become true

Since 2014, the wintersports club (WSV) of Braunlage is lacking of a relevant big sized ski jumping hill. There has been massive sadness after the well-known Wurmbergschanze had to be demolished after a circle of bad luck situations. But now there is new hope: A crowdfunding should be the initiative to build a completely new large hill. Skijumpinghills.com knows about the plans.

2018-09-03: A decisive step: inrun tower of Rothaus-Schanze to be modernized

The history of the summer ski jumping in Hinterzarten and, following that, also the history of the Adler-Skistadion is a long one. Six major conversions have been made, since the first ski jumping hill has been built at this place in 1924. In 2005, three smaller hills have been added, ever since only minor works took place. Now, the hill cannot be used in winter anymore and the hill certificate is going to expire, so that it needs to be renovated. Skijumpinghills.com explains the plans for the

2018-08-07: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: SGP Hinterzarten, Part 2 - Comebacks and lessons

Insights into the thoughts of ski jumpers and coaches and even more "behind the scenes" - that was waiting for our columnist Luis Holuch in Hinterzarten either. He spoke to the Slovene Ernest Prišlič who made a fabulous comeback recently and he also spent two training sessions among very successful ski jumping coaches. We hope you will enjoy the second part of "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament at the summer-grand-prix in Hinterzarten"!

2018-08-01: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: SGP Hinterzarten - Tradition(s) and novelty

With now 36 editions the summer-grand-prix in Hinterzarten is one of the most traditional summer ski jumping competitions. This time, our columnist Luis Holuch visited the event in the Black Forest and brings you stories about traditions but also very new things. Enjoy the first of two episodes of "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament at the summer-grand-prix in Hinterzarten"!

2018-07-13: Spectacular new complex in Shchuchinsk inaugurated

It has been one of the most ambitious and intense projects in the history of ski jumping, but after nine years of building it finally was there: The brand new ski jumping hill complex in Shuchinsk was inaugurated by the Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev himself. Skijumpinghill.com knows about all the details of this high-modern mega complex in Kazakhstan.

2018-05-25: Another two ski jumps closed: is this the end of ski jumping in Harrachov?

There have been not too many news about the ski jumping hills in Harrachov. Now, the Czech Olympic Committee stated that the normal hill (K90) and also the K40 hill will be closed. This move is a deep cut in the substance of ski jumping in the Czech Republic. Skijumpinghills.com takes a look on the future perspective of the hills at the famous devil’s mountain and the Czech Republic in general.

2018-05-21: FIS Congress 2018: New future perspectives for Nordic Skiing

This years FIS Congress is history. The 51st edition of this meeting of the officials of the International Ski Federation at the Greek Costa Navarino has brought some important decisions regarding the future of Nordic Skiing, such as electing the hosts for the FIS Ski Flying World Championships 2022 and the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships 2023. Skijumpinghills.com gives you an overview of who will host these events and what is on schedule for the ski jumpers and Nordic Combined athletes.

2018-03-08: Planica 7 – More than just a final

The season 2017/2018 has been a long one, with lots of highlights. The Four Hills Tournament, Ski Flying World Championships, WillingenFive, the Olympic Games and the RawAir, which will start on Friday, were the route of the athletes, starting in Mid-November and ending at end of March. And now, for the traditional season final in Planica, there is a new thing, coming on top: Planica 7. Skijumpinghills.com explains, what this is about.

2017-11-13: The 38th Forum Nordicum in Klingenthal (Deutschland) - What is important for the Olympic winter?

The jumpers were in their last training camps just ahead oft he winter and also the equipment got its final touches. Mentally, all involved persons are already in the winter mode anyway. But, which things are important to know for all watchers, such as fans and journalists? Our editor Luis Holuch explains it in his second report from the 38th Forum Nordicum.

2017-10-23: The 38th Forum Nordicum in Klingenthal (Deutschland) - A review

Just in the past week, the interest-community of Nordic ski journalists met in Klingenthal, for the 38th time. During this Forum Nordicum, the most important topics of and for the upcoming winter season were discussed. Our columnist Luis Holuch reports from this third appearance and starts this first of two parts with a summary of the happenings.

2017-08-15: FIS Ski Jumping Hill Committee adapts rule: Higher security standards effect hill data

The ski jumping hill committee of the International Ski Federation (FIS) has made a rule change at the spring congress in April this year. This rule change was made in order to set even higher security standards on those ski jumping hills, where FIS and OPA competitions are held. The Ski Jumping Hill Archive gives you a deeper look on this topic and an overview of the hills, whose data have been changed.

2017-02-02: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: the dream of flying - (possibly) becomes reality

Just in time for the comeback of the ski flying in Oberstdorf, skijumpinghills.com presents the second part of columnist Luis Holuch's visit in Oberstdorf! In this episode, Luis tells about his experiences in the Erdinger Arena, his visit of the renovated Heini-Klopfer-ski-flying-hill and which female ski jumper could possibly become the seventh woman on a ski flying hill. As always, we wish you a lot of fun at reading and are looking forward to your feedback!

2017-01-13: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: at the ladies' World Cup in Oberstdorf - Premiers after Premiers

Very different to last season, where had to wait until the season final until he got the first chance to do a ski jumping trip, our columnist Luis Holuch did not have to wait that long this time. On the first weekend of January, he travelled to the ladies’ World Cup at Erdinger-Arena, Oberstdorf. In this first of two episodes, he is going to tell about his impressions of the sportive competition and analyse the first full large hill weekend of the women with a couple of interview partners. We ho

2016-12-02: New in the statistics area: personal best list of ski jumping ladies

The time has finally come again: today, the ski jumping ladies are opening their winter with the World Cup in Lillehammer! Ahead of them, for months with exciting competitions and the journey to podiums and great results – and, additionally: the goal of rising up their personal best distance.But, what actually is the status quo of the best female ski jumpers? How far did they jump, where and when? You can find the answer right here, on our website!

2016-08-15: Kandersteg now the second year-round center in Switzerland

Two weeks ago, after two years of building progress, the new Nordic Arena in Kandersteg (Switzerland) got opened with an international opening competition. The new national Nordic ski center of Kandersteg (NNSK) including three ski jumps is now the second all-year-long SJ hill center in SUI, besides Einsiedeln. With this opening, the words of Adolf Ogi old-member of the Swiss FC and chairman of the patron committee of NNSK, “new ski jumps are what this country needed" were comfirmed.

2016-08-04: New Erzberg Arena built and opened in time

In the beginning of July, the new Erzberg Arena in Eisenerz/Ramsau was opened with a ceremonial act. While in winter, this multifunctional sports facility, could be used provisional, it is now completed and can be used in complete extent. Skijumpinghills.com reports about the building measures and also focusses on the importance of this project for the Nordic ski sports in the Steiermark region in Austria.

2016-07-01: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: at the World Cup Final 2016 in Planica, Part III

As promised, now is the time for another release: the third and final episode of our columnist Luis Holuch's recap of the season final in Planica. This XXL article is about friendships, meetings and a Sunday evening, which turns out completely different than expected. Now, the winter season has ended also for us - right at the beginning of the new summer season. Nevertheless, we hope you will enjoy reading this article!

2016-05-04: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: at the World Cup Final 2016 in Planica, Part II

After a good start and a long walk home in the first episode of this year's Planica recap by our columnist Luis Holuch, you can now find out how he experienced the team competition, which traditionally took place on Planica's saturday. And that is not all: you can already look forward to the final, third, part. So, stay tuned and enjoy reading this episode of "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament"!

2016-03-28: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: at the World Cup Final 2016 in Planica, Part I

The season 2015/2016 has come to an end, also for our columnist Luis Holuch. Due to his studies, which are almost finished, Luis had to cut down the number of his travellings, but nevertheless, he took the chance to be part of the World Cup Final in Planica. Just, as you are used to it, he tells about his experiences and adventures on skijumpinghills.com. Read here the first of two episodes and enjoy!

2016-02-02: Ljubno: 100 meters will not be an illusion anymore

Normally, Ljubno ob Savinji (Slovenia) is a quiet and restful place, but not so in the past months: the old Logarska Dolina normal hill was demolished and served a spot for a completely new ski jump. This new facility was finished recently and is ready for the upcoming World Cup competitions of the ladies in less than two weeks. Skijumpinghills.com presents the first information about the new normal hill, which is going to be bigger than the old one.

2015-12-17: Final renovation phase in Zao finished

The reconstruction of the ladies'-world cup ski jump Zao (Japan) is completed. The freshly renovated and enlarged K95 recently saw the first snow and is ready for the world cup competitions on 22th and 23rd January (Friday and Saturday). Ski Jumping Hill Archive reports about the details of the reconstruction and presents the newest photos from Japan.

2015-07-19: Heini-Klopfer-Schanze to be re-built

The future perspectives of the Heini-Klopfer ski flying hill at Oberstdorf (GER) are finally cleared. The delegated officials and politicians voted for a general renovation of Germany's ski flying hill. This project will cost around 13 million Euros and is supposed to be finished until the end of 2016. Skijumpinghills.com presents this project and the planned financial investments in detail.

2015-04-10: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill-Tournament: the great final in Planica

Just a few day after Eastern, our columnist is serving you a special small Easter gift. In this new XXL-episode of his column "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill-Tournament", he tells about his personal experiences during the final competition in Planica. We wish you a lot of fun and suspense with this episode and we are looking forward to your feedback!

2015-03-31: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill-Tournament: a very special international tour on a ski flying hill

The season 2014/15 for the ski jumpers and also our columnist Luis Holuch is over. As well as the athletes, he has made his last "competitions" in Planica. In this episode of "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill-Tournament" he is telling you what he experienced and what he has seen in Slovenia. We wish you a lot of fun at reading and we are looking forward to your feedback! Special thanks from the author go to Franci Petek (Slovenia) and Mike and Deneene LeBlanc (USA).

2014-12-15: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill-Tournament: at the team competition in Klingenthal on 22nd of November 2014

Directly connected to the last episode of his column „Luis on Ski Jumping Hill-Tournament”, our columnist Luis Holuch is speaking about the final day of the press trip with Eurosport. The special focus in this episode is on the venue tour at the VogtlandArena, the group did before the team competition. Of course, we wish you a lot of fun at reading this article!

2014-11-28: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill-Tournament: Go far or go home

Once again this year, our columnist Luis Holuch has been on a journey. In this recent episode of his column “Luis on Ski Jumping Hill-Tournament”, the 19-year-old Eurosport trainee is telling about an international press trip he joined in the final stage of his internship and how ski flying feels like. We wish you a lot of fun at reading this adrenergic episode!

2014-09-10: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: at the German national championships in Hinterzarten

Our columnist Luis Holuch packed his stuff very spontaneously and made his way from his today's home town Munich to the German national ski jumping championships in Hinterzarten. Read now, which experiences he made, which souvenirs he collected and which (more or less famous) people he met. Like always: have fun and we are looking forward to your feedback!

2014-08-24: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: Predazzo

In the recent episode of "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament", our columnist Luis Holuch is talking about his visit of the world championships stadium of 2013 in Predazzo. Living in for a while in Munich now, Luis tells us about his short vacation which has been a very wet one. Like always we wish you a lot of fun with reading and feel free to comment!

2014-02-18: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: Being an eagle once in a life time!

After a creative break, our columnist Luis Holuch is back with a very special episode of his column "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament". In course of the ladies ski jumping world cup in Hinzenbach (AUT), Luis jumped on a ski jumping hill. Read now about his experiences and enjoy it!

2013-11-22: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: World Cup 2013-2014 special

In a special edition for the World Cup opening in Klingenthal, our columnist Luis Holuch is looking out onto the ski jumping winter 2013-2014. Including an interview with Eurosport expert Hans-Peter Pohl.

2013-11-13: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: Villach

An exciting visit to the ski jumps of Villach Alpenarena is on the itinerary of the recent epsiode of our column "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament"

2013-10-16: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: Ramsau

Within the fourth epsiode of our column "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament" Luis Holuch visits the ski jumping facility of Ramsau am Dachstein, which was hosting the Nordic WSC in 1998.

2013-08-15: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: Bischofshofen

Our columnist Luis Holuch is on his Ski Jumping Hill Tournament again and this time visits the Paul-Ausserleitner-Schanze in Bischofshofen, where the final stage of Four Hills Tournament takes place every year on Epiphany day.

2013-06-16: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: Ruhpolding

Next stop of the ski jumping hill tournamentn of our columnist Luis Holuch: the ski jumps at Chiemgau-Arena at Ruhpolding in Bavaria.

2013-05-19: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: Berchtesgaden

Now it has finally arrived, the first episode of the second season of our column „Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament“! Destination is Berchtesgaden with Kälbersteinschanzen.

2013-01-27: Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament: Junior WSC special

The new season of the column `Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament´by Luis Holuch kicks off with a special edition for the Nordic Junior WSC at Liberec, featuring seven short interviews with participants and advisors.

2012-12-17: Announcement: `Luis on Tour´ becomes `Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament´

After a successful first season our column "Luis on Tour" will continue, but Luis Holuch is going to report from his ski jumping hill visits under a new title. Now it becomes "Luis on Ski Jumping Hill Tournament"!

2012-11-07: Luis on Tour: Cortina d'Ampezzo

The last episode of the first season of our column "Luis on Tour" stops at the former Olympic ski jumping hill at Italian Cortina d'Ampezzo.

2012-10-20: Luis on Tour: Toblach - Dobbiaco

In the new episode of our column "Luis on Tour" it's all about South Tyrol and especially the ski jumping hills at Toblach/Dobbiaco.

2012-08-28: Luis on Tour: Planica

In the latest episode of our column "Luis on Tour" meets Slovenia's ski flying hero Robert Kranjec in the "valley of the hills" at Planica.

2012-06-26: Luis on Tour: Seefeld and Innsbruck

We are bridging the (almost) ski jumping free period with a new episode of "Luis on Tour" from the Toni-Seelos-Schanzen at Seefeld and Bergisel in Innsbruck.

2011-11-02: Luis on Tour: Oberstdorf (Part II)

The second edition of the column "Luis on Tour" continues at Oberstdorf, this time with a visit to the ski jumps at Schattenberg.

2011-10-26: Luis on Tour: Oberstdorf (Part I)

This is the first part of our new column "Luis on Tour", including a travel report to the ski flying hill and Karatsbichl at Oberstdorf.

2011-10-26: Luis on tour: A ski jumping hill fan on the road

From now on we have a new column on skisprungschanzen.com: "Luis on Tour: A ski jumping hill fan on the road" by Ski Jumping Hill Archive author and photographer Luis Holuch.