Hønefoss

Hønefoss is my home town where I grew up:

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In 1852, Hønefoss received town status and was separated from Norderhov. Hønefoss celebrated its 150th year of township in 2002. In 1964, Hønefoss ceased being a separate municipality and became part of Ringerike.Hønefoss is a city in Buskerud county, Norway, and the center of the municipality of Ringerike.

Hønefoss is located north of lake Tyrifjorden, where the river Begna forms the waterfall of Hønefossen, giving the town its name. Hønefoss is an industrial center of inner Østlandet, containing several factories and other industry. As of 1 January 2008, Hønefoss has 14,177 inhabitants.^[1]

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Photos from Hønefoss by Lars T Fadnes:

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