Hokksund
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We are now arriving in idyllic Hokksund which is situated in the municipality of Øvre Eiker. The large forested areas around the Drammen River provided the basis for the forestry industry, but only after the railway arrived and it became easier to distribute the timber did the processing of the natural resources in the area become more refined. Today, Hokksund is a modern town where old and new exist side by side. Many of the historic buildings are well preserved and are a popular draw for tourists. The beautiful old station building is one of these landmarks; it is a protected cultural monument but still remains in daily use. Everyone dreams of finding a treasure chest full of gold and that actually happened here in Hokksund. In 1834, a treasure trove of 2.5 kg of gold and some silver in the form of jewellery and coins was discovered. The treasure is from the Viking age and dates back to the 800s; today it is on view at the Historical museum in Oslo. And who knows? Next time it could be you who finds the treasure…