Introducing Kongsberg
At first glance, you might not be tempted to give Kongsberg a second look as you rush on to towns of greater renown. But Kongsberg has plenty of reasons to stop, among them the interesting Kongsgruvene (Royal Silver Mine) and one of Norway’s best jazz festivals in June or July. With cascading rapids running through the heart of town, it’s also one of the more agreeable towns in this part of Norway.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: 9 June days in Norway - seeking highlights & variety
by jostmoen 07 March 2011
Stay south! Consider a bus to Hardangerfjord, head south to Haugesund and Stavanger and hike to Prekestolen. Bergen and Bryggen is ok…
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RE: fjord and landscapes close to oslo
by Martin2008 01 June 2010
Sceggy> I use to think you could only see the great scenery in western Norway - which by the way is true if u want to see the real mountains…
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RE: stopover for oslo - bergen by car
by Bea71 12 March 2009
There is another route you might consider. It Is Oslo-Drammen-Kongsberg-Haukeli-Hardangerfjorden-Bergen. Road E134.
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