A company steeped in tradition
A/S Eidsfos Verk is today a privately owned company and a key custodian of Eidsfoss’s historic built environment. The company owns most of the buildings in and around Eidsfoss town centre.
Several of the buildings are let on long-term leases to the Old Eidsfoss Foundation, including Bråtagata, Pusserstallen, Badet and Bettumverkstedet. The Eidsfoss Industrial History Collections Foundation (EIS) leases Snekkerverkstedet and the Ironworks Museum (Ovnsmuseet).
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, several buildings were sold to private owners. These sales were a key measure to ensure that the buildings were looked after and to prevent them from falling into such disrepair that they would have to be demolished.
Power generation
A/S Eidsfos Verk also operates a power station. The power station utilises a 17-metre waterfall from Lake Bergsvannet and generates electricity which is sold to Skagerak Energi. Following the refurbishment in 2005, the power station has a maximum output of 1 MW. The catchment area covers 176 km², which ensures relatively consistent power generation throughout the year.
Agriculture and forestry
With around 16,000 dekar of woodland, A/S Eidsfos Verk is one of Vestfold’s larger forest estates. Most of the woodland lies on the eastern side of Lake Bergsvannet and extends towards Sande, whilst around 1,500 dekar lies on the western side. The agricultural land is currently leased out.
Property Development
At the southern end of Lake Eikern lies the ‘Rydningen’ residential area, a relatively new housing development where A/S Eidsfos Verk is the landowner. The company has invested in the development of the area with the aim of encouraging people to move to Eidsfoss. Large plots, private boat docks and stunning views over Lake Eikern have made the area attractive to homebuyers.
Letting
A/S Eidsfos Verk lets out residential and commercial premises. Two former farmsteads, Hovet and Askim, as well as four flats at Bråtagata 50, are let to private individuals. The former factory premises are let as storage and work spaces to businesses and private individuals. The hunting and fishing rights on the property are leased to the Eidsfoss Hunting and Fishing Association.
Contact
A/S Eidsfos Verk
Eidsfossveien 50
3095 Eidsfoss
Kyrre Hansen, General Manager
Phone: +47 952 12 918
E-mail: eidsverk@online.no
