Drammen

By plane

Either Oslo Airport, Gardemoen (OSL) or Sandefjord airport Torp (TRF). They are both approximately one hour driving from Drammen. From Oslo Airport, Gardermoen there are several direct trains. There are 3 airport express trains per hour, these cost 250kr one way and take exactly one hour. Then there's one InterCity and one regional train per hour, leaving the airport at 08 and 38 respectively, which take about 1hr 15mins and cost 182kr one way. There are also bus connections to Drammen from both airports.

By rail

Most long-distance trains from Oslo travelling in the western and southern directions pass through Drammen. The following line passes Drammen: the Oslo-Skien line, the Oslo-Bergen line and the Oslo-Kongsberg-Kristiansand-Stavanger line. Drammen also has frequent local trains from Oslo. The railway station, is located at Strømsø Torg 1, across the river from the central square.

By car

E18 from Oslo, Larvik and Kristiansand. It is a 40 min drive from Oslo, depending on the traffic. E134 connects Drammen with Kongsberg. E134 continues to Notodden and Haugesund. Norwegian National road 23 leads through a sub sea tunnel from Drøbak at the east side of the Oslofjord.

By bus

Local buses are operated by Nettbuss.

By foot

The city centre is compact and easy to get around by foot. The river separates the two halves of the city. There are two main bridges for pedestrians: the old city bridge, which often carries heavy traffic, and the new Ypsilon bridge which is for pedestrians and cyclists only, and therefore makes a pleasant alternative. The city of Drammen has in recent years built many walking paths along the river on both sides. These are very popular and pleasant. In addition, there are many walking trails in the hills behind the city, including the Zig-Zag path up to Spiralen, which is accessed just behind the main church.

The central square is Bragernes Torg, one of Europe's biggest town squares. It was laid out very wide after the great fire of 1866 to prevent future fires from spreading from one half of the city to the other. It has a small market on most days, and is the focal point for the city's pubs and clubs, with plenty of outdoor drinking in summer.

• Bragenes Church

  address: Cappelens gate 9
  The city's beautiful main church.

• Drammens Museum

  phone: +47 32200930
  address: Konnerudgate 7
  Town museum, with different exhibitions, an open air museum at Spiralen and the Austad estate from 1808 overlooking the city.

• Drammens Teater

  phone: +47 32213100 (Box Office)
  address: Øvre Storgate 12
  Theater built in new renesance style.

• SpiralenIs a tunnel in the hills, built like a corkscrew. It provides easy access to the hills above Drammen. From the top it is a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings. This is also an excellent starting point for hiking, and cross-country skiing, in the winter.

• YpsilonCable-stayed pedestrian bridge over Drammenselva, connecting Bragernes and Strømsø. Its name is from its special y-shaped form.

• Union Scene

  phone: +47 32213100
  address: Grønland 60
  Drammen's cultural hotspot, situated in the old paper-factory Union's production halls.

• Bowling 1

  phone: +47 32260040
  address: Austadgata 21
  Bowling hall.

• Downhill skiingDrammen has two ski centres. The Haukås centre is on the west side of the river in the city centre offering one relatively steep and short run and a childrens/beginners slope. Drammen Skisenter, also known as Aron, on the east side offers multiple runs and a park. Both centres have flood lights for evening opening hours. Aron also has a cafe and ski shop with rental, and offers high class downhill biking during summer season on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Full bike and gear rental.

• Drammen Skisenter

  phone: +47 32822360
  address: Kristian Brennersvei 140

• Haukåsløypa

  phone: +47 32838282
  address: Kollenveien, Haukåsløypa

Skoger Golfbane

phone: +47 32880303

18 hole golfcourse, par 71.

KinoCity

phone: +47 820 30 080

address: Bragernes Torg 2

Newly built cinema.

Galleri Athene

address: Gjetergata 8

Galleri Athene is one the largest private galleries in Norway. 5 floors makes 500 square meters in Gjetergata 8 at Grev Wedels Plass i Drammen. The gallery exhibits art of different tecniques and artists, both wellknown, established and the unknown but talented and ambitious. Welcome to an art experience in the heart of Drammen.

Mountain biking

phone: +47 32260040

address: Neumanns gate 17

Drammen is known as a very good bike spot, especially for the varied mountain bike trails on both sides of the river. Trails range from flat gravel paths along the water to rocky technical single trails in the 600m/1900ft high hills surrounding the city. Local guides are available on a voluntary basis if contacted in advance though the terrengsykkel.no forum or local bike shops. Get started at the Giant Bike Store, a fully equipped bike shop with mountain bike and road bike rentals. Friendly and enthusiastic staff that will recommend trips to all levels of riders from scenic routes along the water to full-on lift based downhill biking.

• Glasshytta

  phone: +47 91619270
  address: Grønland 57
  Glasshytta in Drammen makes art out of glass - drinking glasses, carafes, candle sticks, vases, saucers, plates and so on. Run by artist Kari Ulleberg since 1982. Studio and shop on the same premises

• Magasinet Drammen

  phone: +47 32213990
  address: Nedre Storgate 6
  A mall with 65 shops, including a pharmacy, book store and optician

• Bighorne Steakhouse

  phone: +47 32831888
  address: Nedre Torggate 11
  Good steaks.

• Cafe Picasso

  phone: +47 32890708
  address: Erik Børresens Allé 5A
  French and Italian snack.

• Hannas Kjøkken

  address: Gamle Kirkeplass 3

• Jonas B Gundersen

  phone: +47 32890580
  address: Bragernes Torg 8
  Pizza and pasta.

• Pavarotti Gastropub

  phone: +47 32825530
  address: Nedre Torggate 9

• Peppes Pizza

  phone: +47 2222 5555
  address: Strømsø Torg 1
  American restaurant with bar, serving pizza, burgers, lasagne, salads, etc.

• Skutebrygga

  phone: +47 32833330
  address: Nedre Strandgate 2
  Nice location by the riverdocks.

• Glass Grill & Bar

  phone: +47 32 82 00 70
  address: Nedre Strandgate 4
  Also located along the river, this restaurant offers a more contemporary menu.

• Spiralen Cafe og Restaurant

  phone: +47 32898600
  address: Spiraltoppen 1
  Enjoy the view, over the city.

• Åspaviljongen

  phone: +47 920 21 481
  address: De Eldres vei 10
  Classic restaurant, situated halfway up the hill behind Bragernes Town Square. Very nice hiking paths. Re-opened spring 2011 with new owners. Very nice views of the whole Drammen valley from the outdoor deck.

• Aass Brewery

  phone: +47 32 26 60 00
  The city has Norway's oldest brewery with a somewhat embarrassing name when said in English. But if you like beer it's well worth a try. And the name: it is the name of the family who owns the brewery, Aass or Ås is Norwegian for hill. This is the only brewery in Norway which hasn't been sold to a foreign company.

• Dickens Pub

  phone: +47 32838015
  address: Øvre Torggate 8
  One of Drammen's oldest pubs celebrated 40 years in 2010 and is a classical waterhole still going strong.

• Goggen Sportspub

  phone: +47 32899210
  address: Bragernes Torg 9
  Sports Pub, mainly showing soccer matches.

• Kings Arms Pub

  phone: +47 32835993
  address: Tollbugata 10

• Lauritz Restaurant og Bar

  phone: +47 32837722
  address: Bragernes Torg 2 A
  Wide selection of beer.

• Comfort Hotell Union Brygge

  phone: +47 32217000
  address: Grønland 64
  Comfort Hotel Union Brygge is a stylish rock-themed hotel in Drammen’s regenerated and reinvigorated riverside district, Union Brygge

• Clarion Collection Hotel Tollboden

  phone: +47 32805100
  address: Tollbugata 43

• Scandic Ambassadeur Drammen

  phone: +47 31012100
  address: Strømsø torg 7

• Scandic Park Drammen

  phone: +47 32263600
  address: Gamle Kirkeplass 3

• The Tourist Office

  phone: +47 32 21 64 50
  address: Engene 1

• Blåfarveværket in Åmot. An old mining industrial complex, made to museum and art galleries. The old mines are also open to the public. In the period 1770-1857 cobalt blue was manufactured here.
• Drøbak along Norwegian National Road 23 on the other side of the Oslofjord through a sub sea tunnel. Visit this picturesque, small town and the historical Oscarsborg fortress.
• Kjøsterudjuvet

Try gorge jumping at Kjøsterudjuvet
The Kjøsterudjuvet is a 10,000-year-old gorge just ten minutes from downtown Drammen. This ravine in the mountain side is 1,300 metres long with a rise of 250 metres. The vertical walls are up to 60 metres high and the ravine is only 4 metres wide at its most narrow part. Contact arrcom.no.

• Visit a farm

Bring the children to one of the many open farms in the region. Here, they can go riding and play in the hay. At Sand Farm in Hurum they have hens, sheep, pigs, ducks, rabbits, turkeys, horses and cats. The farm also has a small café selling delicious cakes and bread.

• Arena Vestfossen

Arena Vestfossen in Øvre Eiker gives room to several contemporary artists. Paintings, photos, installations, furniture, design, performances and other visual art. Studios and galleries with possibilities of direct sales.

• Haugiani Glass/Maria og Magnus Hesslid

At Haugiani Glass in Øvre Eiker you can see the making of glass and buy goods directly from the artists’ own store. They accept all kinds of commissions, also hand engraving. Haugiani Glass lies in Shoddyhuset, where also Galleri Møllabekken is located.