Norwegian Mining Museum

Norwegian Mining Museum

It is worth visiting the Norsk Bergwerksmuseum (Norwegian Mining Museum; 32723200), located at the bridge, in derived from 1844 r. silver smelting, where the history of mining in Kongsberg is presented, illustrated with antiques, models and samples of minerals. W piwnicy …

Kongsberg Cathedral

Kongsberg Cathedral

The largest baroque church in Norway, located in the Old Town, on the west bank of the river, was officially opened in 1761 r. In the rococo interior you can admire decorative chandeliers and an unusual altar, connecting to …

KONGSBERG

KONGSBERG

Founded in 1624 r. Kongsberg owes its existence to the discovery of a silver deposit in the Numedal valley, one of the cleanest in the world. Thanks to the "silver rush” the settlement quickly became the second largest city in Norway (she counted 8000 residents, w …

Eigerøy Lighthouse

Eigerøy Lighthouse

Do Eigerøy Lighthouse – majestic, derived from 1855 r. lighthouse on Midbrødøy, located near the southwestern tip of Eigerøy – can be reached on foot from the distant fr 2 km of parking lot. The views from here are wonderful in any weather …