Hønefoss

Population 16,500 / 60.1 degrees north Hønefoss, Norway Hønefoss is the administrative centre of Ringerike. The town is located by a waterfall and is founded on the sawmill business that arose from the waterfall in the 17th century. Hønefoss is home to several factories and other industry, with Norske Skog Follum, a timber company, having […]

Hokksund

Population 8,000 / 59.4 degrees north Hokksund, Norway Hokksund is a small industrial town located halfway between Kongsberg and Drammen on the E134. It may look unassuming, but Hokksund has had many rich finds from the Viking Age, proving that people have lived here for thousands of years.  About Hokksund Latitude: 59.4 degrees north Population: […]

Drøbak

Population 13,409 / 59.4 degrees north Drøbak, Norway Drøbak grew in the 18th century as a winter port for Oslo, but gained its charm in the 19th century as a popular summer destination along the fjord. The town, which got its name from the many steep hills, has an interesting coastal cultural history and is […]

Kongsberg

Population 28,000 / 59.4 degrees north Kongsberg, Norway Kongsberg is a historic mining town located in the southern part of Norway. It was also one of the wealthiest and important towns in Norway until the mid-19th century, making it an interesting place to visit.  About Kongsberg Latitude: 59.4 degrees north Population: 28,000 Kongsberg Municipality In […]

Geilo

Population 2,500 / 60.3 degrees north Geilo, Norway Geilo is one of the most famous ski towns in Norway. The establishment of the Bergen Railway is what led to Geilo becoming the first ski resort in Norway, and it is still one of the largest. It also has some of the most luxurious and expensive […]