Eiker

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 is an agricultural area with a long history. The area was first inhabited 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.

The parish of "Eker" was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). It was divided into Nedre Eiker and Øvre Eiker [July 1] , [1885] .