Modum
13,404 ( March 31, 2013 )
Modum is a Norwegian municipality in the province ( fylke ) Buskerud. Modum has 13,404 inhabitants (31 March 2013) and covers 517 km2. The capital and administrative seat of the municipal administration is Vikersund. In Modum is the largest ski flying hill in the world, the Vikersundbakken.
Coat of arms
Description: In blue three silver left oblique shaft threads.
Economic History
In the 17th century the Hassel iron hut was built for iron production; 1773, the blue colors work Modum the first major chemical company in Scandinavia.