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Hokksund is a town in the county of Buskerud in Eastern Norway. It is the largest population center and administrative center of the municipality of Øvre Eiker.
The town is located upstream of the Drammenselva river, about 18 km (11 mi) west of the city of Drammen and 49 km (30 mi) from the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The Vestfosselva river splits into two near Hokksund before meeting with Drammenselva near the center of the town. The Hellefoss hydro-electric station is located north of the town.
The combination of two words–"Haug" from the name of a farm located here, and "sund" meaning "ferry place" became Haugsund, which later became Hokksund.
The first national road known as the King's road was built between Hokksund and Kongsberg in 1624 CE. Nøstetangen glassworks factory was established in the late 18th century in the town. In 1834, the country's largest gold find from the Viking era, was discovered in the Nedre Hoen farm in Hokksund. Weighing more than 2.5 kg (5.5 lb), the gold jewellery and artifacts are on display at the Museum of Cultural History, Oslo.
Hokksund is located in the county of Buskerud in Eastern Norway. It is the administrative center of the municipality of Øvre Eiker. It is located about 18 km (11 mi) west of the city of Drammen and 49 km (30 mi) from the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Located at an altitude of 13 m (43 ft), the town roughly covers an area of 8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi). The Vestfosselva river splits into two near Hokksund before meeting with the larger Drammenselva river near the center of the town. The Drammenselva proceeds towards Drammen, where it flows into the fjord of Drammensfjorden. The Hellefoss hydro-electric station is located north of the town. The old settlements are located northeast of the Drammenselva river, while the newer settlements is location on the other side of the river.
Hokksund has a warm-summer humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters and mild summers. It is often one of the warmest places in the country during the summer, due to its somewhat inland and low-lying location in a valley with generally little wind.
The town is located close to fertile agricultural lands. The local economy is based on forestry, and other engineering industries such as electricals and cement. Tourism also plays a vital role, with several hotels and a campsite located in the town.
The European route E134 from Frogn to Karmøy runs south of the town. The National road 350 connects the E134 with Hønefoss via Hokksund.
Hokksund
Hokksund is a town in the county of Buskerud in Eastern Norway. It is the largest population center and administrative center of the municipality of Øvre Eiker.
The town is located upstream of the Drammenselva river, about 18 km (11 mi) west of the city of Drammen and 49 km (30 mi) from the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The Vestfosselva river splits into two near Hokksund before meeting with Drammenselva near the center of the town. The Hellefoss hydro-electric station is located north of the town.
The combination of two words–"Haug" from the name of a farm located here, and "sund" meaning "ferry place" became Haugsund, which later became Hokksund.
The first national road known as the King's road was built between Hokksund and Kongsberg in 1624 CE. Nøstetangen glassworks factory was established in the late 18th century in the town. In 1834, the country's largest gold find from the Viking era, was discovered in the Nedre Hoen farm in Hokksund. Weighing more than 2.5 kg (5.5 lb), the gold jewellery and artifacts are on display at the Museum of Cultural History, Oslo.
Hokksund is located in the county of Buskerud in Eastern Norway. It is the administrative center of the municipality of Øvre Eiker. It is located about 18 km (11 mi) west of the city of Drammen and 49 km (30 mi) from the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Located at an altitude of 13 m (43 ft), the town roughly covers an area of 8.6 km2 (3.3 sq mi). The Vestfosselva river splits into two near Hokksund before meeting with the larger Drammenselva river near the center of the town. The Drammenselva proceeds towards Drammen, where it flows into the fjord of Drammensfjorden. The Hellefoss hydro-electric station is located north of the town. The old settlements are located northeast of the Drammenselva river, while the newer settlements is location on the other side of the river.
Hokksund has a warm-summer humid continental climate, characterized by cold winters and mild summers. It is often one of the warmest places in the country during the summer, due to its somewhat inland and low-lying location in a valley with generally little wind.
The town is located close to fertile agricultural lands. The local economy is based on forestry, and other engineering industries such as electricals and cement. Tourism also plays a vital role, with several hotels and a campsite located in the town.
The European route E134 from Frogn to Karmøy runs south of the town. The National road 350 connects the E134 with Hønefoss via Hokksund.
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