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beautiful landscape surrounds the Eiker countryside. The lower
part of the Drammen river is rich in forests, farms and vantage
points. The inhabitants live in the villages Skotselv, Vestfossen,
Darbu and the small town of Hokksund. Øvre Eiker has
today more than 15,000 inhabitants. The old part of Hokksund
and the Eiker countryside are things you must visit. Eiker
is also famous for the Nøstetangen glassworks and Hassel
ironworks, silver mines and burial mounds. Fossesholm Manor
in Vestfossen is the main attraction. You are also welcome
to try the vast opportunities for sports, hiking, water sports,
biking and fishing in tarns and rivers. 17th century Eiker
was an important centre with rich mineral resources nearby,
including the largest Nordic Viking gold find. In 1624 the
first Norwegian public road was built from Kongsberg to Vestfossen
upon a royal decree.
Øvre Eiker Tourist Information
and Nøstetangen Museum
Gamle Sorenskrivergaarden
NO-3300 Hokksund
Tel. (+47) 32 70 11 95
after season, call (+47) 32 29 90 50
Opening hours 2009:
June 13 to August 16 - Daily - 11:00-17:00
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