Nedre Eiker

Nedre Eiker municipality has approximately 23.000 inhabitants and covers a area of 121,7 km2 in Buskerud. The biggest town in Nedre Eiker is Mjøndalen. The municipality is divided by the Drammenselva river. Bewitching, conifer forests with beautiful, quiet tarns contain the largest selection of orchids in Norway, as much as 24 different varieties. On the southside lies Steinberg, Mjøndalen with Ãsen and Ytterkollen. Åsen is a residential area with possibilities for Golf and bathing at Hagatjern. On the northside lies Krokstadelva and Solbergelva. In Krokstadelva lies two big shopping malls called Buskerud Storsenter and Krokstad Senter. Up in the mountain side lies the residential areas Hovjordet, Langløkka and Stenseth.

PORTÃSEN

The poet Herman Wildenvey was born 20th July 1885 at Portåsen, Mjøndalen. Died 27th September 1959. Married to Gisken, born Andreassen, in February 1912. The couple settled in the coastal town of Stavern in 1923 and this was their home for the rest of their lives. In 1955 he was honoured with the "Order of Saint Olav" in merit of his writing. This was the last order handed by the late King Haakon 7, before he became ill and died the same year. This is the highest order any Norwegian can receive and only a few does. You can follow marked quiet forest trails leading through the childhood paradise of Herman Wildenvey, and find old air drop areas from the war or explor ancient mining galleries. Herman Wildenvey spent many years of his life in, and to day seminars about this well loved poet, as well as poetry readings, are arranged.

ORCHIDS

Nedre Eiker is the primary orchid growing municipality, twenty-four of thirty-four registered orchid species are found here.

SOLBERG SPINDERI

"Solbergstoffer" a well known name for the norwegian household, was made by Solberg Spinderi. Solberg Spinderi was established by Hans Nilsen Hauge early 1800, is now a populaer residential area.

SHOPPING MALL HEAVEN

In Krokstadelva lies two big shopping malls called Buskerud Storsenter and Krokstad Senter.

VALIDUS

Validus is Norway´s largest firm providing products for overall health, beauty and wellness. At the same time, Validus are in charge of duty-free sales at Norway´s largest airports. Validus are proud of having our headquarters located in Mjøndalen. To honor of this fact, the street running past our offices is called "Orkidehøgda" which means "Orchid Heights" in Norwegian.

VIKING TRELLEBORG

The traditional name Viking is now at the company Trellborg Viking, which is the leading company in the world making technical rubber for the offshore industry.

PICTURES

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FISHING

The Drammen river runs through Mjøndalen, it is considered one of the best salmon rivers in Norway. A fishing licence may be bought. A salmon festival is organized every year in the beginning of August.

GOLF

Nedre Eiker Golfclub have 6 holes. The course is located at Vikåsen in Mjøndalen.