Kongsberg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Buskerud, Norway
About Kongsberg
Kongsberg was founded in 1624, after silver was discovered in the hills. The Danish-Norwegian king recruited German miners to the mines. As result, Kongsberg in the 17th century was a "German" town. It was the second largest in Norway only rivaled byBergen. Mining ceased in 1957. The name "Kongsberg" means something like "King's mounta" or "King's mining hills". Kongsberg today is a centre for high-tech industry. Kongsberg also hosts the Norwegian mint, and all Norwegian coins since 1686 are produced in Kongsberg. Kongsberg was from its foundation a key town in Norway, thanks to the rich silver sources in the hills. Today it's merely a small town, but its rich past is seen, for instance, in Konsberg church, still Norway's largest church by number of seats. Kongsberg andRørosChurches are th
Top Attractions in Kongsberg
Explore the best things to see and do in Kongsberg:
- ★Kongsberg Church
- ★Kongsberg Jazzfestival
- ★Kongsberg ski resort
- ★Lågdalsmuseet
- ★Norsk Bergverksmuseum
- ★Sølvgruvene
Where to Eat in Kongsberg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Big Horn Steakhouse
- 🍴Kongs Kina Restaurant
- 🍴Opsahlgården
- 🍴Peppes Pizza
- 🍴Restaurant Fryd
- 🍴Tastyasia
Where to Stay in Kongsberg
- 🏨Best Western Gyldenløve Hotell
- 🏨Kongsberg Vandrerhjem Bergmannen
- 🏨Pikersfoss Hyttegrend og Camping
- 🏨Quality Hotel Grand
Kongsberg Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: