Krødsherad Kommune is arrayed on either side of Lake Krøderen, a deep lake that can also be called an inland fjord. For the most part, Krødsherad consists of mountains to either side of the lake. The Olberg Church is the spirtual center of Krødsherad. Inhabitants of Krødsherad are called Kryllinger. One of the more famous farms in Krødsherad is Ringnes, which for many years was the site of a brewery. Ringnes beer is known world-wide.
