Ulefoss

Ulefoss is the administrative centre of Nome Municipality in Vestfold og Telemark county, Norway. The village is located along the northwest shore of the large lake Norsjø. The village occupies both sides of Ulefoss falls on the river Eidselva, just before it flows into the lake Norsjø. The village of Helgja lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to the southeast, the village of Bjervamoen lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the west, and the village of Gvarv lies about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) to the northwest (in Midt-Telemark Municipality).

The 2.29-square-kilometre (570-acre) village has a population (2022) of 2,302 and a population density of 1,005 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,600/sq mi).

Ulefoss is one of Norway's oldest industrial communities, with sawmills operating from the 1400s, and mining and ironworks from the 1600s. It is still largely an industrial site, with a number of people employed in the iron foundry and mechanical industries.

Ulefoss has primary school, lower secondary, and upper secondary school. A variety of shops and restaurants, a library and culture centre are also located here. Øvre Verket is a group of old workers' dwellings; today a culture and crafts exhibition. Holla Church is located in central Ulefoss and Romnes Church is located on the north side of the village.

The newspaper Kanalen is published in Ulefoss.