Hønefoss

Beautiful Hønefoss is the next stop! Here you will find dramatic rivers and waterfalls in the middle of the town centre, which have not only given life but nourishment to the pulsating and cosy surroundings. The town is part of Ringerike municipality and together they have around 30 000 inhabitants. The name Ringerike can be found in early historical sources and the area played an important role during the Viking age. For some 1500 years the area was a holy meeting place where priests made offerings to the Gods and kings ruled from magnificent halls. At Veien cultural heritage park you can relive history in a house reconstructed from Roman times. Forests, rivers and waterfalls have given the municipality good opportunities for growth and the business community was largely founded on timber. But beyond that, the region has lush countryside with agricultural land, hills and lakes. People come here to relax, cycle and hike in the woods, not to mention to enjoy the skiing terrain! As early as 1868 the first train rolled down the tracks from Hønefoss towards Oslo and it was a welcome distribution route for local businesses. The Art Nouveau station building that stands here today was built in 1909 when the Bergen line opened.