Haugfossen, Simoa

Haugfossen is a waterfall on the Simoa River in Modum, where water drops over a steep rock face. The river shapes the landscape along the road between different villages.

From the late 1700s through the end of the 1800s, the flowing water powered operations at a mine near Blaafarveværket. Workers used the energy to produce colors and extract stone.

The waterfall drew artists starting in the 1800s, becoming a subject for painters who wanted to capture its dramatic power. Such artistic works show how nature at this location has inspired people over time.

There are marked trails leading to viewing points around the waterfall. One path passes an old mill wheel and continues to a nearby farm.

Today, a power plant built in the mid-1900s still uses the water to generate electricity. The blend of old industrial past and modern technology makes this place distinctive.

Location: Modum

GPS coordinates: 59.91383,9.88328

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05