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Attractions
Fossesholm
Herregård (Manor)
Vestfossen, Tel. +47 32 25 03 00 (08 am - 04 pm)
 Fossesholm Herregård is situated in Vestfossen,
about 10 km from Kongsberg. The Manor is one of Norways greatest
treasures and contains 18th century furniture, our countrys
largest collection of German 18th century painted canvases
and E. G.Thunmarcks well known decorations from 1763. Local
War Museum, shops and exhibitions of applied art, guided tours
of the manor house, cafeteria and premises for private parties. www.fossesholm.no
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Nøstetangen
Museum
Gamle Sorenskrivergården, Hokksund, Tel. +47 32 70 11 95
 Nøstetangen
Glasværk was Norways first glass manufacturing company.
The glasswork were in operation in Hokksund from 1741-1777.
They had a guiding position in the art industry, which was
based on the skills of craftsmen from Germany and England.
With the help of multimedia presentations, web-based displays
and collections of original Nøstetangen glass, Nøstetangen
Museum presents the history of the glassworks. The exhibits
are partly owned by the museum and partly lent from other
public and private collections. In 1999 the museum was awarded
the Cultural Monument Prize. The main building houses not
only the museum, but also a number of bright, friendly rooms
in which art exhibitions displaying the works of well-known
professional artists are organized during the summer months.
www.nostetangenmuseum.no
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Nøstetangen
Glass
Gamle Sorenskrivergården, Hokksund. Tel 90 16 70 20
 Nøstetangen Glass is a small, historical artstudio situatet in Hokksund near the Campingsite. The artists have based their production on the models from old Nøstetangen 1741 - 1777 - the very first glassworks in Norway. Drinkingglasses, vessels and goblets are blown and engraved with inspiration from the old glasses. They also produce modern, colourful glass. In the studio you will see the glass exhibited and be able to observe the fascinating process of creating works from molten glass.
Open all year round. Tuesday - Friday 11 - 16.30, Saturday 11 - 15.
Address: Stryken 8, 3300 Hokksund.
www.nostetangen.no
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M/S
Eikern
Vestfossen, Tel. +47 32 29 90 50 (booking: Kongsberg Turistservice)
 The
boat M/S Eikern takes you on a journey through one of Norways
most beautiful landscapes. We arrange cruises and sightseeing
trips for companies and groups. M/S Eikern have a nice cafeteria
with a capasity of 35 persons. On request we serve different
types of food. On sundeck there are approx. 30 seats, where
you can enjoy the fantastic view. The capasity is 62 passangeres.
During the summer months, there are open trips for individuals
every sunday, starting from Vestfossen to Eidsfoss.
Salmon
fishing in the Drammen River
Hokksund, contact Hokksund Camping tel. +32
75 42 42
 One
of Norways best rivers for Salmon Fishing. You can buy fishing
card for one day, week or the whole season. Season is from
May 15 to September 15. Fishing season from May 28 2010.
Fiskum
old Church
Fiskum, Darbu.
 Fiskum
old Church is situated in Fiskum, between Hokksund and Kongsberg.
The Church was built around the year 1200 and is a beautful
little church. The church is used for concerts and different events.
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