Home Hotel 1624 is a cozy and modern choice for both locals and travelers.
Home Hotel 1624
Kongsberg, Buskerud
Cykle through the historic landscape surrounding the Kongsberg Silver Mines.
The first 8 km follows the historic Silver Road. The riding is easy—mostly on small roads and bike paths. At Saggrenda, you’ll find a nice swimming spot, the historic Sakkerhusene, and the mine train.
Now, the route changes character. The surface turns to gravel and the climb begins. For 8 km, the road rises steadily. Remember to look back from time to time—the views are worth it. Although there may be the occasional car heading to cabins or trailheads, the area is generally peaceful and quiet. You’re surrounded by forest, heather, blueberries, hills, and mountains. Along the way, you’ll pass an old mine entrance, visible from the road and a silent reminder of Kongsberg’s mining past. At Sachsenkrysset, you can take a 4 km detour to the TV tower on Jonsknuten, the highest point in the municipalities, offering fantastic views of the surrounding landscape. Back at Sachsenkrysset, it’s a short distance to Haus Sachsen, where you’ll find well-preserved mining buildings from the 1860s and 70s.
As you descend, you’ll pass several remnants of the mining era—large rock heaps, deep shafts, and informative signs along the trail. Take a short detour to see the Kings Mine – where the silver was first discovered in 1623. The shaft there is 1,068 meter deep. The view from Korset is fantastic, and with a nice bench. Near the end of the ride, you’ll pass Kronene i Håvet, where King Frederik IV began the tradition of carving royal monograms into the ridge back in 1704—a practice still upheld today. Now look out for Løkkene in Kongsberg – small plots once farmed by the silver miners and their families to grow grass for a cow and a few vegetables, bordered by traditional stone fences. The route ends back in town through charming old wooden neighborhoods, passing Kongsberg Church and the Mining Museum.
The ride is very suitable for e-bikes.
Saggrenda dam is a swimming spot and picnic area located near the Silver Mines. The dam was built in the 1600s and used to sort timber floated down the Kobberberg River.
Buildings constructed for weekly commuting miners. Today, the houses are mostly used for various events and has a museum shop.
The origin of the Silver Road. During the summer season you can join the mine-train and visit the King's mine deep into the mountain.
Mildigkeit Gottes is an old mine visible from the road – a silent reminder of Kongsberg’s mining past
This is a cabin close to the TV tower at Jonsknuten. For times being closed.
From Knutehytta, you can hike up to Jonsknuten, the highest peak in Kongsberg, in about 45 minutes to an hour.
At Haus Sachsen, you’ll find well-preserved buildings that tell the story of Kongsberg’s rich mining history
The mine where the silver was first discovered in 1623. The shaft is 1,068 meter deep.
A famous place, with fantastic viewpoint. King Christian VI rested here in 1624 and according to the legend said: There the town shall be!
There is a viewing platform where you can look down into Juels Mine – a 400-meter deep shaft with snow often lingering at the bottom all year. It’s quite a spectacular sight.
Hannibal Ski Jump in Kongsberg was once one of Norway’s major ski jumping hills, known for its impressive size and strong local ski traditions.
In 1704, King Frederik IV began a custom that is still alive today; carving the royal monograms into "Håvet".
The museum documents the development of mining throughout the period the silver mines in Kongsberg were in operation.
