Modum
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
- Vikersund Ski Flying Hill – world’s largest ski jump with 1,078-step climb
- Heggen Church – 13th-century wooden church with hilltop views
- Furumo Swimming Hall – indoor pool with sauna, whirlpool & waterslide
- Modum Kulturhus – cultural center with concerts, cinema & community events
Unique Experiences
- 1078 Trappetrinn – stairway challenge to Vikersundbakken’s summit with panoramic views
- Krøderbanen – Norway’s longest museum railway with steam trains from Vikersund
- Dokkaløypa – forest trail with nature stations & scenic picnic spots
- Matstudio – cooking classes at Tyrifjord Hotel with local ingredients
- Gamle Kirkevei – heritage walking route with historical markers
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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.