Hønefoss
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| Hønefoss | |
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| Coordinates: 60°10′N 10°18′E / 60.167°N 10.3°E | |
| Country | Norway |
| County | Buskerud |
| District | Ringerike |
| Municipality | Ringerike |
| City status | 1852 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2007)[1] | |
| - Total | 13,930 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Hønefoss is an unincorporated city in Buskerud county, Norway, and the center of the municipality of Ringerike.
In 1852, Hønefoss received town status and was separated from Norderhov. Hønefoss celebrated its 150th year of township in 2002. In 1964, Hønefoss ceased being a separate municipality and became part of Ringerike.
Hønefoss is located north of lake Tyrifjorden, where the river Begna forms the waterfall of Hønefossen, giving the town its name. Hønefoss is an industrial center of inner Østlandet, containing several factories and other industry. As of 1 January 2008, Hønefoss has 14,177 inhabitants.[1]
[edit] Economy
Hønefoss is home to several factories and other industry, with the Norske Skog Follum paper mill traditionally having had a significant impact on the town. The paper mill, one of the largest producers of newsprint in Europe , opened in 1873.
[edit] Sport
Hønefoss BK play in the top division of Norwegian football after promotion from the second level at the end of the 2009 season.
[edit] Culture
Ringerikes Museum is located in former Norderhov rectory. The museum is noted for its icon collection, its rune stones and its collection of the private belongs of Jørgen Engebretsen Moe. Jørgen Moe was a Norwegian author, who is best known for the Norske Folkeeventyr, a collection of Norwegian folk tales which he edited in collaboration with Peter Christen Asbjørnsen.
On the north side of the town bridge you’ll find "Riddergården". This had been a patrician farm dating to 1730. This was the home of the manager of the local sawmill for generations.
Ringerikes Blad is a regional newspaper covering Ringerike, Hole and Jevnaker. Established in 1845, the newspaper is published daily in Hønefoss. As of 2006, the newspaper has a daily circulation of 12,684.[2]
[edit] Transport
Hønefoss is connected to Bergen, Drammen and Oslo by the railway Bergensbanen, as well as to Gjøvik by Gjøvikbanen. European route E16 runs near Hønefoss on its way from Oslo to Bergen.It is approximately 65 km from both Oslo centre and Oslo Gardermoen.
[edit] Hønefoss Church
Hønefoss Church (Norwegian: Hønefoss Kirke) is located near the centre of the town. The church was dedicated on December 10, 1862.[3]
[edit] The name Hønefoss
The city is named after a waterfall in the river Begna. The first element is the name of the old farm Hønen, the last element is Foss meaning 'waterfall'. The meaning of the name Hønen is unknown, though it probably originates from Hænir from Old Norse mythology.
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality. 1 January 2008". Statistics Norway. 2008. http://www.ssb.no/beftett_en/tab-2008-06-20-01-en.html. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
- ^ "Generell informasjon om utgaven" (in Norwegian). aviskatalogen. http://www.aviskatalogen.no/index.asp?section=nokkeldata&item=index&idUtgave=306. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
- ^ This is Hønefoss Kirke (by Ardis Danger, Else Sevig, translator. Ringerike-Drammen District Lag. Volume 23, Number 2. May 2009)
[edit] External links
- Wikitravel
- Riddergardenin Norwegian
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Coordinates: 60°10′N 10°18′E / 60.167°N 10.3°E
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