Location
Follum is located just north of Hønefoss on the west side of Ådal River (Ådalselva), along the old road to the Ådal valley. Follum was named for Follum gård, one of the oldest farms in the area.
Factories were built along the Ådal River, especially at the waterfalls. Norske Skog Follum, originally founded as Follum træsliberi in 1873, is today one of Norway's three largest paper mills. The main product is newsprint.
Between the factory and Veienmarka Road is Follumbyen, a residential area that was originally linked to the factory. On the side is another residential area, Begnamoen, with some connection to the factory. Follum school existed in the region from 1898 to 1965.
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