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.

Personalities

  • Maurits Christopher Hansen ( born July 5, 1794 in Modum, † March 16, 1852 in Kongsberg ), poet
  • Ole Einar Bjørndalen ( born January 27, 1974 in Drammen, grew up in Simostranda / Modum ), biathlete / cross-country skiers
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