Hønefoss
Hønefoss is a town in the municipality of Ringerike in the county of Buskerud, Norway.
Understand
Hønefoss, literally Hen-waterfall (commonly mistranslated as the more catchy name "chickenfalls") is named after the waterfall in the middle of the town.
Get in
By plane
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL IATA) is the closest airport with bus transfer several times each day to and from Hønefoss. Look for the buses marked "Askeladden"
By train
Trains pass through on their way to Bergen, Oslo and Drammen. About two hours travel time from Oslo. The train station is located just outside of town, within walking distance from the town centre. Just follow the foot-path downhill.
By car
By bus
Buses leave every hour from Oslo Bussterminal, until late in the evening. Night-buses on the weekends. The trip takes around one and a half hours, and is worth it for the view alone. You will get a magnificent view over the great Tyrifjord Lake, one of Norway's biggest inland lakes. Make sure you get a seat on the left side of the bus when travelling from Oslo, to get the best view.
Askeladden reiser has a regular transport from Hønefoss to Oslo airport Gardermoen eight times every day from 05:30 in the morning to the last return from the airport at 10:45 in the evening, except for Saturdays. Check the schedule under the link "Gardermobussen". [formerly dead link]
Get around
See
The waterfall in the middle of town is not very impressing if you have seen a waterfall before. It might smell a bit odd since the river flows through a paper mill not far from the city. But if you get the chance to see it on a sunny day when the dam is open it has its charm. There is also a park nearby, Nordre park ("The northern park"), where you can sit, relax and enjoy the view of the waterfall.
If you enjoy nature it is lot to see around Hønefoss. If you enjoy cross-country skiing or hikes, the forests around Ringkollen is a great place to go, both during winter and summer (although you may have a hard time skiing there in the summer). In winter Ringkollen also offers a hill for downhill skiing and snowboarding. For more advanced downhill skiing and snowboarding, Norefjell is a mountain with a skiing centre located 50 km northwest of Hønefoss. Buses goes to Ringkollen and Norefjell from the central station in Hønefoss, but not too often so plan ahead.
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Sleep
Budget
As in all of Norway, there are few real budget accommodations available. The cheapest option is to simply camp out in one the many woodlands that surround the town. One such place, within short distance from the town centre, is in the Kartverk-forest. Take a bus from the centre to the stop "Kartverket" and simply walk into the forest from here.
During summer it is possible to get relatively cheap accommodation at Ringerike folkehøgskole [formerly dead link] .
Mid-range
- Grand Hotel Hønefoss, Stabells gate 8, ☏ +47 32122722.
- Hønefoss Gjestehus, Ringeriksgata 20 (Next to the stadion), ☏ +47 32122903. A former hostel, now offers several OK rooms in a nice, quiet location right next to the river and Schjongslunden Park. 550kr for a double including breakfast. 195kr per extra person in room.
- Klækken Hotell, Hadelandsveien 386, ☏ +47 32140000, fax: +47 32140001, salg@klaekken.no.
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Go next
| Routes through Hønefoss |
| Bergen ← Fagernes ← | W  E |
→ Oslo → END |
