The Sava and Sora rivers join in Medvode, from which the town's name (which means 'between the waters') is derived.

These noticed that the nearby Medanski hill provided a good view over the Medvode and Ljubljana Basin.

Due to that, industry began to develop in the town as well, along with an older paper mill in Goričane.

During the Interwar, textile and carpentry industries were established as well, many of which persist up until this day (namely the factory Donit).

[9] The hydroelectric plant was built in part using forced labor by Catholic priests held as political prisoners after the Second World War.