Recently we discovered a charming little place not too far from were we live.... we've been there a couple times, and if you come to Vestfold ( Norway ) it's certainly worth a visit.
Eidsfoss is a village on the shores of the beautiful lake – Eikeren.
The village was famous for the iron work factory - Eidsfos Jernverk. A foundry which produced cast iron ovens, and other iron items from 1697 – 1873.
In 1979 the Old Eidsfos Foundation was able to save some of the older workers houses from demolition. These old buildings now house the postal museum, and a small restaurant.
In Eidsfoss you can also visit the oldest Norwegian grocery shop still in use.
Website: http://www.jernverketeidsfoss.no/steder/eidsfoss-industrihistoriske-samlinger/
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Eidsfoss is a village on the shores of the beautiful lake – Eikeren.
The village was famous for the iron work factory - Eidsfos Jernverk. A foundry which produced cast iron ovens, and other iron items from 1697 – 1873.
In 1979 the Old Eidsfos Foundation was able to save some of the older workers houses from demolition. These old buildings now house the postal museum, and a small restaurant.
In Eidsfoss you can also visit the oldest Norwegian grocery shop still in use.
Website: http://www.jernverketeidsfoss.no/steder/eidsfoss-industrihistoriske-samlinger/
Old workers house in Eidsfoss |
The old grocery store on the left hand side. |
The museum with the lake in the background |
A collection of iron ovens |
Useful, decorative and beautiful. |
Delicate details |
These were the days when household items were designed to outlive you.... |
The lake makes such a pretty backdrop! And the ovens are so pretty with all their details!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those ornate ovens are incredible!
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