Ta sjansen

«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.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Ta Sjansen i Holmenkollen

Seasons

21 Episodes • Premiered 1983

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1. Ta sjansen 1983

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.

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2. Ta sjansen 1984

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 3: Ta sjansen 1985

3. Ta sjansen 1985

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 4: Ta sjansen 1986

4. Ta sjansen 1986

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 5: Ta sjansen 1987

5. Ta sjansen 1987

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 6: Ta sjansen 1988

6. Ta sjansen 1988

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 7: Ta sjansen 1989

7. Ta sjansen 1989

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 8: Ta sjansen 1990

8. Ta sjansen 1990

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 9: Ta sjansen 1991

9. Ta sjansen 1991

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 10: Ta sjansen 1992

10. Ta sjansen 1992

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 11: Ta sjansen 1993

11. Ta sjansen 1993

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 12: Ta sjansen 1994

12. Ta sjansen 1994

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 13: Ta sjansen 1995

13. Ta sjansen 1995

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 14: Ta sjansen 1996

14. Ta sjansen 1996

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 15: Ta sjansen 1997

15. Ta sjansen 1997

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 16: Ta sjansen 1998

16. Ta sjansen 1998

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 17: Ta sjansen 1999

17. Ta sjansen 1999

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 18: Ta sjansen 2000

18. Ta sjansen 2000

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 19: Ta sjansen 2001

19. Ta sjansen 2001

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 20: Ta sjansen 2002

20. Ta sjansen 2002

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.

Still image for Ta sjansen season 1 episode 21: Highlights: Crashes and splashes in Holmenkollen

21. Highlights: Crashes and splashes in Holmenkollen

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.

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