Son, Norway
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Son (pronounced with a long "o") is a village in Norway, located at the Oslofjord and right north of Moss. Administratively, it belongs to Vestby municipality in Akershus. It is nevertheless located right north of the border to Østfold. North of the village Hølen is located.
During the Renaissance, Son became famous as a harbour. Timber came from the nearby areas and was partially floated down the river. On many Dutch maps from that time, Oslofjord is noted as Zoon Water, the oldest one being from 1582. When this period ended, the town lost its importance.
From the beginning of the 1900s Son became known for its attraction of famous people such as the poet Herman Wildenvey and painters such as Karl Dørnberger. Even today it is known as a "town of artists".
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