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Saagar Says: Kjærra is a series of small but thunderous waterfalls in the Laagen river that halts the salomon run when the river is low. Historically, the site has been a rich fishing spot and old style fishing methods are now run like a living museum, with some more modern cultural...
Good accommodation at Svarstad: South of Hvittingfoss, Lindsverk Gjestegård
Saagar Says: Just came by now and then Basically a farm complex developed into a mix of resort and motel. Local people hold weddings and other family parties here, use the place as the restaurant of note in Svarstad. Most people come here to enjoy the salmon fishing in the area. They...
Fossekroa: Fishing camp, motel, camp ground all in one
Saagar Says: Fossekroa is for me mainly a restaurant/cafe and a place to pick up a fishing licence once in a while. However there are hotel-style accommodations, small huts, tent and caravan camp grounds and that's how they make their business. Fossekroa, the centre of "Brufossfisket" is...
Furuly Spiseri: A quick snack - fastfood in Hvittingfoss
Saagar Says: Furuly serves up quick meals from a moderately interesting menu - to go or to sit down and eat inside or outside. It is basically a local fastfood outlet, no large chain connection. Hotdogs and soft ice during warm summer days.
Ka Farsken Landsbypub: "The Village Pub" for food and drink
Saagar Says: Ka Farsken Landsbypub, the first two words are dialect for "what the h...", is the village pub of Hvittingfoss. Often putting on music shows, quiz and other light entertainment, what you should come for is beer and pizza. This being a small sort of town, the pub is closed...
4-5 places to fill your stomach: General overview - Hvittingfoss eateries
Saagar Says: The main eatery in Hvittingfoss is Nero's Cafe. Very Roman sounding, but actually a cross-breed of Chinese and local Norwegian food. Børson is the cafe for afternoon and a post-shopping breather (the supermarket is across the road). it is actually an extension of a kiosk,...
Fishing huts: Along the river at night
Saagar Says: Anglers retreat to small wooden lean-tos at the darkest hours of night and exchange stories, catch a nap and share food and drink, getting warmed up at bonfires. Nice if you are interested in fishing, otherwise...These lean-tos are set up along the river banks to accommodate...
Hydro power plants may cause flooding
Saagar Says: The Hvittingfoss power plant controls the flow of water into the old course of the river, including the Hvittingfoss Falls (20 meters). Just above the falls is a slickrock area and good spots for bathing. Beware that the sluices can open without warning and cause major...
Two commercial adventure tourism companies
Saagar Says: Along the lågen valley there are two companies that are both specialists as well as local. One has gone national, but their local knowledge is still sufficient to qualify for my tight criteria to be awarded this outstanding recognition by me....he, he...They offer...
Fishing for salmon - the BIG thing to do
Saagar Says: The Lågen River (different from Lågen at Lillehammer-Gudbrandsdal valley), is a very productive Atlantic salmon run from Larvik where it enters the sea to hvittingfoss, where a waterfall stops the run.The fishing facilities are very good and diverse, with lots of side...
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Kjærra is a series of small but thunderous waterfalls in the Laagen river that halts the salomon run when the river is low. Historically, the site has been a...
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In a bend of the river Lågen some 30 km south of Kongsberg, corresponding to the bend of the Lågen Valley (good logic here!) is the little one-street town of Hvittingfoss. Hvittingfoss used to be an...
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