Krødsherad

Krødsherad municipality has approximately 2.100 inhabitants and covers a area of 374,6 km2 in Buskerud. Norefjell, the high mountain not only a winter resort, offers many attractions for young and old. The 1952 Olympic Winter Games opened up this modern alpine resort boasting 11 skilifts and 24 km of downhill runs, from easy to tough ones, with a max. elevation difference of 1.010 metres.

Krøderbanen at Krøderen is Norway´s longest stretch of "museum" railway line, which conjures up the atmosphere of stations and trains in the days of our great-grandparents. Various theme days are organised each summer, such as "Good Old Days", "Navvies Day", Togran (Train Robbery) and Children´s Day.

Villa Fridheim, the distinctive architectural style of which makes it look like a fairytale castle, looms up over the end of the Krøderfjord. Inside the villa there are a number of beautiful fairytale tableaux and fairytale decorations. A fairytale adventure route has been laid out in the grounds. But also the old Ringnes farm, and the old Olberg gård. You can see the tree "Old Master", the poet priest and collector of folk tales Jørgen Moe, was sitting under.

VILLA FRIDHEIM

The theme manor on Bjørøya, in the middle of the Krøderfjord. A beautiful location in some of Norway's countryside most typical of its cultural heritage. One of the country's largest and most special timberbuildings. A folktale museum since 1986. Exhibitions each summer with themes taken from folktales, both national and international. A place of cultural and magical experiences. Art exhibitions, paintings and tableaux of famous folk tales, handicrafts and play room for children.

KRØDER LINE (KRØDERBANEN)

The railway museum line streches 26 km from Vikersund to Krøderen station. The steam train with wooden carriages operates Sundays in July and August. Throughout the summer there are several special arrangements; the Sundays in July we offer Western show in Deadwood city, corresponding with the train from Vikersund, on the Sundays in August it is possible to combine the train trip from Vikersund 12.20 with a boat trip with M/S "Kryllingen" to visit the fairytale castle Villa Fridheim. Charter tours can be booked from May to October.

MUSEUM AT KRØDERBANEN

Open from June - August 31. From 10.00 - 15.00 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday)

RAIL TROLLEY

With our hand operated rail trolley you can take a tour along the tracks of Krøderbanen. The rail trolleys can be hired every day from July 6 - July 24.

The OLD MASTER

Jørgen Moe, the poet priest and collector of folk tales, grew up at the Mo farm at Ringerike. The famous tree which Jørgen Moe wrote his poetry is located in Krødern.

RINGNES FARM

Ringnes Gård is one of Norway's oldest ancestral farms, belonging to the same family for more than 600 years. When you step out on the gangway by the park, in front of the white main building, you can sense the elegant history of this place. Authentic living rooms and salons invite to serenity and enjoyment in luxurious surroundings. With its intimate kitchen and open fireplace, where the guests can watch the chef cooking. A property with the name Ringnes will naturally have high quality beer (Ringnes is a Norwgian brewery). Ringnes gives you manor house feeling, while maintaining personal warmth.

M/S "KRYLLINGEN"

Sightseeing boat on the lake Krøderfjorden, in regular service every Wednesday in July from Norlandia Sole Hotel, every Sunday in August from Krøderen station to Villa Fridheim. Pre-booked charter trips for groups.

NOREFJELL HORSECENTER

Dynge Gard at Rundskogen offers short rides at the farm as well as week-long horseback tours in the mountain. We also invite you to visit a farm where you can enjoy and study the animals.

SKIING

Norefjell is one of the most dominating mountains in Southern-Norway, and is considered as the "real" mountain closes to Oslo. The terrain is hilly, with Høgevarde as the highest point at an altitude of 1.459 metres. Norefjell ski resort is located south of Høgevarde, with 11 ski lifts providing access to 20 groomed runs, for a total of 23 km of slopes with a drop of 1.010 metres. In the event of large snowfalls, early risers can enjoy unprepared "powder" on the slopes. Norefjell's snowboard area features a big jump and many other features.

FISHING

Relax amid the beauty of mountain lakes and fjord. Krødsherads hilly woodlands and river valley are readily accessible for leisurely visits and challenging sports activities.

GOLF

Norefjell Golfclub offers 18 holes. The driving range is open every weekday from 17.00 - 21.00.