Travel Reference
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Norway's second-largest jazz festival is held over four days in early July and draws numer-
ous avant-garde international and Norwegian performers. A percentage of profits goes to-
wards humanitarian projects.
Sleeping
Kongsberg Vandrerhjem
HOSTEL
Nkr350/750/970; )
Kongsberg's youth hostel bridges the gap between budget and midrange with small but
smart and comfortable rooms in a quiet but accessible part of town. There's a kitchen for
guest use.
Max Kro & Camping
CAMPGROUND
( 32 76 44 05; Jondalen; campsites Nkr210, 4-/6-bed cabins Nkr450/680)
The nearest campsite to town is this low-key site 14km northwest of Kongsberg along the
Rv37. To get here use the Kongsberg-Rjukan bus. It has nine huts.
Lampeland Hotell
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 32 76 09 00;
www.lampeland.no
; Rv40; s/d from Nkr995/1290; )
From the outside this might look like a typical roadside motel but Lampeland Hotell,
20km north of Kongsberg on the Geilo road, has plenty of charm. The common areas are
decorated using subtle, deep tones and the cosy velvet sofas are perfect for curling up with
a book on a cold day. Rooms are simple with a few luxurious elements.
There's a decent restaurant that serves traditional Norwegian mains at lunch and dinner
(Nkr155 to Nkr305), though the evening service can finish early - check ahead if arriving
after 8pm.
Quality Hotel Grand
BUSINESS HOTEL
32 77 28 00;
www.nordicchoicehotels.no
;
Christian Augustsgata 2; s/d
Nkr1380/1580;
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