My ItineraryHostel Kongsberg
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Address
Kongsberg
Bergmannen
Vinjesgt 1
3616 Kongsberg
Norway
Tel. +47 32 73 20 24
Fax. +47 32 72 05 34
kongsberg@hihostels.no
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Kongsberg
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15 Jul 2011 Satu, Finland
Excellent value for money, friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, better than hotel!!
Hostel Overview
Kongsberg Youth Hostel: A high class hostel in the town centre, yet in quiet surroundings. All rooms are en suite, with TV and wireless connection. Facilities for meetings and celebrations. Large, free parkingKongsberg is the Silver and Skiing Town! It was built on silver mining from 1624, and is surrounded by hills and mountains. Many cultural monuments originating from its wealthy silver mining period. The Numedalslågen River, with its impressive waterfalls, flows through the town centre, and the surrounding countryside is a joy to explore - summer as winter. The town’s character reflects its mining culture and skiing history, which can also be experienced in the Silver Mines, the museums and the magnificent baroque church towering near the youth hostel. 18-holes golf facilities just outside town. The hostel has a large, free parking area.
Hostel bed capacity
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| 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 4 | 95 |
Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
07.00 (08.00) am - 11.00 pm
Opening times (over the year):
Jan. 02. - Dec. 17. (+ Closed Easter and May 16.- 18.)
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 50m Busexpress to Oslo every hour |
| Parking: | Large, free parking area. |
| Sea port: | 80 km: From Oslo (Danish and German ferries). 100 km from Larvik (Danish ferries). |
| Location: | West in the city centre |
| Rail: | 1km |
| Airport: | 83 km to Torp and Rygge airport (Ryan air/Good Jet) 120 km to Oslo airport (Expressbus) |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Winter sports |
| Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Air conditioning |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Playground |  | Sports |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |