Eiker

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Eiker as a municipality, ie, pre-1885.
Eiker as a municipality, ie, pre-1885.

Eiker is a traditional district in the county of Buskerud, Norway, consisting of the municipalities of Nedre Eiker and Øvre Eiker ("Lower" and "Upper Eiker"). Eiker was formerly a municipality of its own, the split into Nedre Eiker and Øvre Eiker taking place in 1885.

Eiker is an agricultural area with a long history. The area was first inhabitated around 8000 BC. During the early Viking Age, Eiker was the western extension of the kingdom of Vingulmark. Somewhat later, it became part of the kingdom of Vestfold.

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