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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Vikersund
Spend a half‑day at the Vikersund ski jump and, if interested, a short ride on the Krøderbanen museum railway; one full day covers the town.
Vikersund is a small town of about 3,200 people in Buskerud, known for the world‑record ski jump and the historic Krøderbanen museum railway. Its attractions are clustered near the centre, so a single day is enough for a quick visit, with optional extensions to nearby museums.
- Country
- Norway
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited museum‑railway service)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 600–900 excl. bed · Mid kr 900–1 300 excl. bed · High kr 1 300+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | kr 30–50 |
| Snack (e.g., pastry) | kr 20–40 |
| Local bus ticket | kr 30–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OSL · Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- ≈80 km (50 mi) north, express bus or train about 1 h 20 min to Vikersund≈50 mi (80 km) north, express bus or train about 1 h 20 min to Vikersund
Typical fares
- Vikersund → Krøderen (Krøderbanen)
- ≈ 250 kr return (check schedule)
- Local bus (Hønefoss/Drammen)
- ≈ 30–50 kr per ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Road 35 runs past the town; local buses connect to Hønefoss and Drammen. The Randsfjord Railway serves Vikersund station; the museum railway runs seasonally.
See and do
Known for
- Vikersund ski jump
- Krøderbanen museum railway
- Cobalt Works Museum (nearby)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blaafarveverket (Cobalt Works Museum) | Bus 100/101 to Åmot, then 105 to the museum; about 45 min total | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Vikersund Hotel
- check
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Unnskyldoon-skild |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| How much is it? | Hvor mye koster det?vohr mee-eh koh-ster deh |
| Where is the toilet? | Hvor er toalettet?vohr er toh-ah-let-teh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Krøderbanen trains operate only Jun‑Sep and Dec; verify schedule.
- Ski jump can be busy during competition weeks; plan early.
Vikersund is a safe small town; standard precautions apply – watch traffic on narrow roads and keep an eye on train schedules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Vikersund yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Vikersund ski jump
- Krøderbanen museum railway
- Cobalt Works Museum (nearby)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Vikersund: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Vikersund, revision 5032183 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5032183
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/vikersund). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.