Modum

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Modum is Viken’s cobalt-colored valley - a municipality where ski jumpers soar from world-record hills, cobalt mines sparkle with industrial history, and painters once chased trolls through misty forests. With around 12,600 residents and a landscape shaped by the Drammenselva river, Tyrifjorden lake, and the villages of Vikersund, Geithus, and Åmot, Modum is the kind of place where you can climb 1,078 steps to a ski-flying arena, raft past waterfalls, and still catch a reindeer kebab beside a cobalt-blue museum. It’s got altitude, artistry, and a name that may stem from Old Norse Móðheimr - “home by the calm river.”

Top Attractions

• Blaafarveværket

  cobalt mine museum with art exhibitions & petting zoo

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• Vikersund Ski Flying Hill

  world’s largest ski jump with 1,078-step climb

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• Heggen Church

  13th-century wooden church with hilltop views

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• Furumo Swimming Hall

  indoor pool with sauna, whirlpool & waterslide

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• Modum Kulturhus

  cultural center with concerts, cinema & community events

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Unique Experiences

• 1078 Trappetrinn

  stairway challenge to Vikersundbakken’s summit with panoramic views

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• Krøderbanen

  Norway’s longest museum railway with steam trains from Vikersund

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• Dokkaløypa

  forest trail with nature stations & scenic picnic spots

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• Matstudio

  cooking classes at Tyrifjord Hotel with local ingredients

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• Gamle Kirkevei

  heritage walking route with historical markers

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Where to Stay in Modum

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Getting There

Modum lies in eastern Norway, with Vikersund as its administrative center. The RV35 and RV287 highways connect to Drammen and Hønefoss, and the Randsfjord railway line runs through Åmot and Vikersund. Buses serve Geithus, Snarum, and Simostranda. The area is best explored by boots, bike, or train - especially if you’re chasing cobalt echoes, ski-flying thrills, or the hush of birch leaves beside a painter’s muse.