Guidebook for Lier
Essentials
The closest shop to us is Spar in Sylling (7.2 km from us direction Oslo/Drammen).
Open 07h-23h, Sat 08h-20h, Sunday closed. Also the post office is in that shop.
SPAR Holsfjorden
43 ModumveienThe closest shop to us is Spar in Sylling (7.2 km from us direction Oslo/Drammen).
Open 07h-23h, Sat 08h-20h, Sunday closed. Also the post office is in that shop.
KIWI Tranby
252 RingeriksveienKiwi Tranby: 17.4 km from us direction Oslo/Drammen. Open 07h-23h, closed on Sunday.
KIWI Vikersund
32 Vikersundgata27.3 km from us direction Vikersund. Open 07h-23h, closed on Sunday.
Shopping
22.9 km from us direction Olso/Drammen. Open: 10h-21h. Sat 10h-18h. Sunday closed.
Liertoppen Shopping
201 Drammensveien22.9 km from us direction Olso/Drammen. Open: 10h-21h. Sat 10h-18h. Sunday closed.
Sightseeing
Tyrifjorden (Lake Tyri) is Norway's fifth largest lake. It is 295 meters deep at its deepest, and lies 63 meters above sea level. The lake's primary source is the Begna river, which discharges into Tyrifjorden at Hønefoss where the river forms the waterfall of Hønefossen.
The Old Norse form of the name was just Tyri (or Tyrvi). It is derived from the word tyri meaning "old pine (wood)", referring specifically to the woods of the western side of the lake.
Tyrifjorden
Tyrifjorden (Lake Tyri) is Norway's fifth largest lake. It is 295 meters deep at its deepest, and lies 63 meters above sea level. The lake's primary source is the Begna river, which discharges into Tyrifjorden at Hønefoss where the river forms the waterfall of Hønefossen.
The Old Norse form of the name was just Tyri (or Tyrvi). It is derived from the word tyri meaning "old pine (wood)", referring specifically to the woods of the western side of the lake.
Entertainment & Activities
KRØDERBANEN. Norway's longest heritage railway .
Krøderbanen, which opened in 1872, is one of Norway's oldest railways.
Krøderbanen's open vintage trains run every Sunday from the last Sunday in June until the last Sunday in August. Trains may also run on other days during special events.
Most people board the train at Krøderen or Vikersund station, but is possible to disembark along the way at Kløftefoss, Snarum and Sysle.
Fixed opening hours:
26 June – 28 August, trains between Krøderen and Vikersud every Sunday
28 June – 21 Krøderen station, exhibitions, kiosk and souvenir shop, Tuesday – Friday.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Krøderbanen
KRØDERBANEN. Norway's longest heritage railway .
Krøderbanen, which opened in 1872, is one of Norway's oldest railways.
Krøderbanen's open vintage trains run every Sunday from the last Sunday in June until the last Sunday in August. Trains may also run on other days during special events.
Most people board the train at Krøderen or Vikersund station, but is possible to disembark along the way at Kløftefoss, Snarum and Sysle.
Fixed opening hours:
26 June – 28 August, trains between Krøderen and Vikersud every Sunday
28 June – 21 Krøderen station, exhibitions, kiosk and souvenir shop, Tuesday – Friday.
Vikersund Ski Jumping - the worlds largest skijumping hill!
Park your car at the bottom of the ski jump, and walk up the road on the right. It will take around 30 minutes. Follow the sign "Vingen". That is the name of the skijump tower. Great view from the top to Norefjell and Gaustadtoppen!
Great view from the top, steps were narrow but close together, in places there was a hand rail, the world records were placed on the steps so you could picture the distance that was jumped and at the top there were toilets and a café. the names of the mountains were named. There were also other jumps of varying distances that helped to emphasise just how incredible the biggest jump is.
Heggenåsen 60
60 HeggenåsenVikersund Ski Jumping - the worlds largest skijumping hill!
Park your car at the bottom of the ski jump, and walk up the road on the right. It will take around 30 minutes. Follow the sign "Vingen". That is the name of the skijump tower. Great view from the top to Norefjell and Gaustadtoppen!
Great view from the top, steps were narrow but close together, in places there was a hand rail, the world records were placed on the steps so you could picture the distance that was jumped and at the top there were toilets and a café. the names of the mountains were named. There were also other jumps of varying distances that helped to emphasise just how incredible the biggest jump is.
Dokkaloeypa.
Popular hike from Tyrifjord Hotell to Hvalsdammen in Finnemarka. Great exercise and great view of Norefjell from the top of the hill. Remember to enter the name and date of the tour in the turboka at Hvalsdammen.
521 altitude meters at 3 km. Assuming you go all the way to the top (about 500 meters after Hvalsdammen) there you also get a prize in the form of stunning views. The whole trail is marked blue, so easy to find out.
Knartenveien
KnartenveienDokkaloeypa.
Popular hike from Tyrifjord Hotell to Hvalsdammen in Finnemarka. Great exercise and great view of Norefjell from the top of the hill. Remember to enter the name and date of the tour in the turboka at Hvalsdammen.
521 altitude meters at 3 km. Assuming you go all the way to the top (about 500 meters after Hvalsdammen) there you also get a prize in the form of stunning views. The whole trail is marked blue, so easy to find out.
Gamle Kirkevei. Address: Vikersund Bru, Vikersund 3370.
Follow Gamle Kirkevei (Old Church Road) from Vikersund City Center and up the hill to Heggen Kirke and Vikersund Hoppsenter. Read the signs that stand along the road that tells about place names and history. Great view west.
During summer time, the trip should be combined with the trail that goes down to Bergsjø on the northern driveway to Heggen church.
Vikersund
Gamle Kirkevei. Address: Vikersund Bru, Vikersund 3370.
Follow Gamle Kirkevei (Old Church Road) from Vikersund City Center and up the hill to Heggen Kirke and Vikersund Hoppsenter. Read the signs that stand along the road that tells about place names and history. Great view west.
During summer time, the trip should be combined with the trail that goes down to Bergsjø on the northern driveway to Heggen church.
Furumo Svommehall.
Local indoor swimming pool with a slide and kids pool, sauna and whirlpool situated next to Furumo Ice-Rink and outdoor athletics track. Furumo is a popular area for walks and jogging with marked tracks through the pine forests.
Furumoveien
FurumoveienFurumo Svommehall.
Local indoor swimming pool with a slide and kids pool, sauna and whirlpool situated next to Furumo Ice-Rink and outdoor athletics track. Furumo is a popular area for walks and jogging with marked tracks through the pine forests.
Parks & Nature
Blaafarvevaerket - historical grave tour.
There is an excellent walk up to the Haugfoss waterfall, across the bridge over the river and down past the new 6 meter water-wheel to the lake side. Once there you can take the pulley raft across the Simoa lake back to the museum area. This walk is only a little over a kilometer but you can spend time at the waterfall, enjoying coffee and waffles in the Thranestua cafe and marvel at the wheel.
You can also go to the children's guided tour into the Clara mine. You'll get to see how they made the blue colour. After the tour there was a childrens quiz.
Malmveien
MalmveienBlaafarvevaerket - historical grave tour.
There is an excellent walk up to the Haugfoss waterfall, across the bridge over the river and down past the new 6 meter water-wheel to the lake side. Once there you can take the pulley raft across the Simoa lake back to the museum area. This walk is only a little over a kilometer but you can spend time at the waterfall, enjoying coffee and waffles in the Thranestua cafe and marvel at the wheel.
You can also go to the children's guided tour into the Clara mine. You'll get to see how they made the blue colour. After the tour there was a childrens quiz.
Kongens Utsikt (Kings View )
The view point Kongens Utsikt is 484 metres above the beautiful lakes of Tyrifjorden and Steinsfjorden. Admire the fantastic vistas of large parts of Ringerike and Hole. King Karl Johan's visit in 1832 gave the view point its name: Kongens Utsikt means the King's view point. You can either start at Sundvolden and walk the 1,300 metres up to Kleivstua, or you can drive to Kleivstua. (Toll road, NOK 25) The path from Kleivstua to the view point is clearly signposted. The walk takes around 30 minutes each way.
Dronningveien
DronningveienKongens Utsikt (Kings View )
The view point Kongens Utsikt is 484 metres above the beautiful lakes of Tyrifjorden and Steinsfjorden. Admire the fantastic vistas of large parts of Ringerike and Hole. King Karl Johan's visit in 1832 gave the view point its name: Kongens Utsikt means the King's view point. You can either start at Sundvolden and walk the 1,300 metres up to Kleivstua, or you can drive to Kleivstua. (Toll road, NOK 25) The path from Kleivstua to the view point is clearly signposted. The walk takes around 30 minutes each way.
Arts & Culture
Kroederbanen Historic Steam Engine Railway.
The train and the old trainstation had been beautifully restored that it was like a trip back in time.
You will enjoy a trainride where it is easy to imagine how people used to travel. The drivers are very good at letting know in on how things worked.
Vikersund station
RingeriksveienKroederbanen Historic Steam Engine Railway.
The train and the old trainstation had been beautifully restored that it was like a trip back in time.
You will enjoy a trainride where it is easy to imagine how people used to travel. The drivers are very good at letting know in on how things worked.
The Cobalt Works
A good place to visit for a few hours . You will visit the mines and it is a bit cold about 5 C so everybody uses the jackets provided and the helmets in case you hit your head.
Inside watch out for the glass ceiling ( quite safe ) and you will have a marvellous view of the rock .
After the tour of the mine you will see a demonstration of how blue pearl cobalt is made from the gray to blue .
After that you can walk around the site , see the old railway tracks and admire the stunning views .
Koboltveien 11
11 KoboltveienThe Cobalt Works
A good place to visit for a few hours . You will visit the mines and it is a bit cold about 5 C so everybody uses the jackets provided and the helmets in case you hit your head.
Inside watch out for the glass ceiling ( quite safe ) and you will have a marvellous view of the rock .
After the tour of the mine you will see a demonstration of how blue pearl cobalt is made from the gray to blue .
After that you can walk around the site , see the old railway tracks and admire the stunning views .
Sylling kirke is a church constructed in 1852. The church has a cemetery and next to it is the old rectory. Behind the church is St. Olav's source.
Kirkerudveien 8
8 KirkerudveienSylling kirke is a church constructed in 1852. The church has a cemetery and next to it is the old rectory. Behind the church is St. Olav's source.
Hole Artcenter.
Hole Artcenter is an art and inspiration center beautifully situated in wild Norwegian nature. They have a cafe with a panoramic view of the Tyrifjord. They host contemporary art exhibitions with painting, sculpture and installation.
Utstranda 665
665 UtstrandaHole Artcenter.
Hole Artcenter is an art and inspiration center beautifully situated in wild Norwegian nature. They have a cafe with a panoramic view of the Tyrifjord. They host contemporary art exhibitions with painting, sculpture and installation.