Vikersund: Ski flying, railway and waterside trails

Vikersund combines rail travel, ski-flying history, cultural trails and waterside destinations. If you’re looking for a hotel for a stay in Vikersund, first consider whether the train journey, ski flying, or trails and bathing spots will shape your visit. These different themes give you concrete starting points for planning your trip, without having to fit everything into a single itinerary.

Railway and historic trains

Vikersund station is on the Randsfjord Line; trains run from there towards Bergen and Oslo S. The station is also the starting point for the historic trains of the Krøder Line. Norway’s longest heritage railway runs between Krøderen and Vikersund. In summer, steam locomotives and old teak carriages run to fixed timetables; the trains are open to everyone. If you’re planning to include the heritage railway in your stay, check the timetable for your visit.

Ski flying and architecture

Vikersundbakken opened in 1936. The first World Ski Flying Championships were held there in 1977; the winner was Switzerland’s Walter Steiner. Every winter, the ski-flying festival in Vikersund brings together the world’s top ski jumpers.

Vingen is located at the top of the world’s largest ski jump and offers views over Modum and towards Norefjell. The Vingen building was designed by the architecture firm Snøhetta. In Vikersund, both the ski jump’s sporting history and a purpose-designed building with views are in the spotlight.

Trails and cultural history

The Øya outdoor recreation area lies near the centre of Vikersund, at the outlet of Tyrifjorden. The trail from the centre to the end of the peninsula extending into Bergsjø is accessible to wheelchair users. Øya has several types of vegetation and an area rich in birdlife.

A historic walk on Øya starts at the end of Vikersundbrua, crosses Kattisbrua and follows Vikerfossen on the way back. It was created jointly by Modum historielag, Vikersund Fiske and the municipality of Modum. Fourteen information boards cover industrialisation, the mill and timber floating in Modum. Modum på langs follows a different route: the trail follows the watercourse from Vikersund to Åmot. There are tables and benches along the trail beside Bergsjø; on warm summer days, the lake is also suitable for swimming there.

Gamle Kirkevei also connects natural and cultural history. The historic trail runs from the centre of Vikersund to Heggen Church; along the way, signs provide information about place names and history. The destinations and routes are therefore quite different: on Øya, the historic walk loops back to its starting point, while Modum på langs continues to Åmot and Gamle Kirkevei ends at the church.

Bathing spots and activities

Pollen is in the northern part of central Vikersund. It has a bathing spot, a playground, volleyball courts and a public toilet. The beach at Vikland båtbrygge is also in the centre, north towards the town hall, and can be reached via Ringeriksveien.

About five kilometres north of Vikersund, the Steintangen bathing spot is on the eastern shore of Tyrifjorden. Its facilities include a toilet, a wheelchair ramp, a bathing platform and rubbish bins. Its approximate distance and lakeside location distinguish this bathing spot from Pollen in the centre.

There are other specific places to visit for activities: BUA Modum at Vikersundgata 8 has activity and outdoor equipment available to borrow. The children’s activity park at the Infra Group Arena offers young children climbing frames, a ball court and a cycling track. Which of these destinations you include in your trip depends on whether cultural trails, ski flying, bathing spots or activities for children are your priority.

Discover more destinations: Åmot

Go to the main travel overview: Modum.