While most of the topside of this factory has been demolished a long time ago, several floors underneath ground still exist. The factory was first built in 1891 next to a waterfall and a river. Production started in 1983 with four paper machines and a few years it was the largest paper mill in Northern Europe. In 1914 the mill produces 35000 tons paper and 60000 tons of wet pulp. In 1986/87 the production stopped because of tougher competition and poor economic conditions leaving the place empty and abandoned.
We had heard rumors of the underground levels still there and seen a few pictures online. Straight away it was difficult to find the entrance, but with a little searching and luck we soon walked down into the darkness and overlooked a large decayed concrete world. Even if the machines were gone and there was just a few objects left to photograph the place itself had a wonderful tranquil feeling which was great to explore.
Great series of images, they really give a sense of the location. Love those rays of light bursting through.
Thank you Will! I’ve been a little slow responding to these comments. Sorry about that. Anyway, glad you like my pictures. 🙂
Hi, fantastic blog by the way! But where is this in Norway? =)
Hi. Thanks. It is somewhere in Telemark. 🙂
Fantastic photography!! Love the look into the old buildings. It must be a little dangerous getting into some of them! Opens up a whole new world. Thanks!!
Amy
founder of http://www.babyandkidshoes.com
Hi Amy! It is a very fascinating hobby. I see lots of interesting places few people are able to visit. It is very dangerous sometimes so I have to watch out for bad flooring, holes and other hazards all the time. This place had especially many high places and unsafe floors. 🙂
Great work Andreas.
Looking forward to follow your work
Thanks Kjell Roger! Appreciate your comment. I will upload some new locations soon I hope. Have a huge backlog of places to post.. it’s just the time… 😉
Wonderful site! I wonder where this place is, but I guess you are not willing to share that info…:)
Bildene med lysstrålene er fantastiske. Må lære den teknikken. 🙂