'''Kongberg''' [http://visitkongsberg.no/index.php?language=gb] is a town in Buskerud. Kongberg was founded in 1624, after silver was discovered in the hills. The mining ceased in 1957. Kongsberg today is a centre for high-tech industry.

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By plane

'''Oslo Airport Gardermoen''' [http://www.osl.no] ({{IATA|OSL}})Driving distance: about two hour.

'''Sandefjord Airport Torp''' [http://www.osl.no] ({{IATA|TRF}})

By rail

Trains between Oslo and Kristiansand pass Kongsberg. There is 23 trains a day between Oslo and Kongsberg.

By bus

"Timekspressen"Bus between Oslo and Notodden pass Kongsberg, every hour, every day.

By car

Kongsberg is situated on the E134 highway. Driving distance from Oslo is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Or road 40 towards Geilo.

Get around

Kongsberg is a compact town. So it is possible to walk. Kongsberg also have many cycling paths.

See

  • Solvgruvene. ilvermines. aggrenda. ituated 8 km west of the town.. ergverksmuseet@bvm.museum.no. ttp://www.bvm.museum.no. dult:140 kr, Students and seniors: 100 kr, Children: 80 kr. Guided tours in the old mines. A train brings the visitors 2300 metres into he mountain.
  • Norsk Bergverksmuseum . ining Museum. ytte gate 3. 47 32723200. ergverksmuseet@bvm.museum.no. ttp://www.bvm.museum.no.
  • Lagdalsmuseet. dults: 40 kr, Children: 10 kr. Has a collection of old houses, and old things. Showing how life was in the town in old times.

    Do

  • Kongsberg Skisenter. 47 32717070. ontor@kongsberg-skisenter.no. ttp://www.kongsberg-skisenter.no/. Skiing slopes.

    Buy

    Eat

  • Barolo, italien resturant.
  • Peppes Pizza.
  • Kongs Chinaresturant
  • Big Horn Steakhouse
  • Drink

    Sleep

    Budget

  • Kongsberg Vandrehjem Bergmannen. injes gate 1. 47 32732024.

    Mid-Range

  • Best Western Gyldenlove Hotell. ermann Foss gate 1. 47 32865800.
  • Quality Grand Hotell. hristian Augusts gate 2. 47 32772800.

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