Drammen

Drammen is a distinctive destination in East Norway, Norway, offering visitors beautiful natural surroundings, a welcoming atmosphere, and a range of activities and experiences. The area is known for its scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation opportunities, and authentic Norwegian character.

By Plane

The nearest airport to Drammen is Vy train from OSL to Drammen (1 hr 15 min, 280 kr).

By Car / Road

Drammen is accessible by road. Buses connect to nearby cities and towns. Local roads are well-maintained but may be narrow in rural areas. Driving offers the most flexibility for exploring the surrounding region.

The town centre is compact and walkable. Local buses cover the wider area. Taxis are available through Norgestaxi or local taxi companies. For exploring the surrounding region, a rental car is recommended.

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 ,

Cappelens gate 9 .

The city's beautiful main church.  

Drammens Museum ,

Konnerudgate 7 ,

☏

+47 32200930 ,

[email protected] .

Tu W 11:00-15:00, Th 11:00-20:00, Sa Su 11:00-17:00 .

Town museum, with different exhibitions, an open-air museum at Spiralen and the Austad estate from 1808 overlooking the city.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Drammens Teater

( Drammen Theatre ),

Øvre Storgate 12 ,

☏

+47 32213100 (Box Office) ,

[email protected] .

Theater built in new renaissance style.  

Spiralen .

A vehicle tunnel in the hills, built like a corkscrew. It provides easy access to the hills above Drammen, for those coming by a vehicle. From the top it is a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings. The at the top of the spiral is also an excellent starting point for hi

Union Scene ,

Grønland 60

( a short walk from the Ypsilon bridge on the Strømsø side of the river, close to bus and train stations ),

☏

+47 32213100 .

Drammen's cultural hotspot, situated in the old paper-factory Union's production halls.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Bowling 1 ,

Austadgata 21 ,

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+47 32260040 ,

fax : +47 32260049 ,

[email protected] .

Bowling hall.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Downhill skiing .

Drammen 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 children's/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 ,

Kristian Brennersvei 140 ,

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+47 32822360 ,

fax : +47 32825019 ,

[email protected] .

M-F 10:00-21:00, Sa Su 10:00-18:00 .

Daypass: adults: 295 kr, children: 240 kr .  

Haukåsløypa ,

Kollenveien, Haukåsløypa ,

☏

+47

Bighorne Steakhouse ,

Nedre Torggate 11 ,

☏

+47 32831888 ,

fax : +47 32831887 ,

[email protected] .

M Tu 16:00-22:00, W Th 16:00-22:30, F Sa 16:00-23:00, Su 15:00-22:00 .

Good steaks.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Cafe Picasso ,

Erik Børresens Allé 5A ,

☏

+47 32890708 .

M-Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 14:00-22:00 .

French and Italian snack.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Hannas Kjøkken ,

Gamle Kirkeplass 3

( at Rica Park Hotel ).

M-Sa 17:00-23:00 .

  ( updated Jun 2017 )

Jonas B Gundersen ,

Bragernes Torg 8 ,

☏

+47 32890580 ,

[email protected] .

M-Th 11:00-00:00, F Sa 11:00-01:00, Su 13:00-00:00 .

Pizza and pasta.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Pavarotti Gastropub ,

Nedre Torggate 9 ,

☏

+47 32825530 ,

[email protected] .

M-Sa 15:00-22:30, Su 15:00-22:00 .

  ( updated Jun 2017 )

Peppes Pizza ,

Strømsø Torg 1

( next to the railway station ),

☏

+47 2222 5555 .

American restaurant with bar, serving pizza, burgers, lasagne, salads, etc.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Skutebrygga ,

Nedre Strandgate 2 ,

☏

+47 32833330 ,

fax : +47 32832016 ,

[email protected] .

M-Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 13:00-19:00 .

Nice location by the riverd

Aass Brewery ,

☏

+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 ,

Øvre Torggate 8 ,

☏

+47 32838015 .

One of Drammen's oldest pubs dating from 2l1970, and is a classical waterhole still going strong.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Goggen Sportspub ,

Bragernes Torg 9 ,

☏

+47 32899210 ,

[email protected] .

M Tu 15:00-01:00, W-F 15:00-03:30, Sa 13:00-03:30, Su 13:00-01:00 .

Sports pub, mainly showing soccer matches.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Kings Arms Pub ,

Tollbugata 10 ,

☏

+47 32835993 .

  ( updated Jun 2017 )

Lauritz Restaurant og Bar ,

Bragernes Torg 2 A ,

☏

+47 32837722 ,

[email protected] .

M Tu Th 13:00-01:30, W 13:00-03:00, F Sa 11:00-03:30, Su 11:00-01:30 .

Wide selection of beer.   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Comfort Hotell Union Brygge ,

Grønland 64 ,

☏

+47 32217000 ,

[email protected] .

Comfort Hotel Union Brygge is a stylish rock-themed hotel in Drammen’s regenerated and reinvigorated riverside district, Union Brygge   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Clarion Collection Hotel Tollboden ,

Tollbugata 43 ,

☏

+47 32805100 .

  ( updated Oct 2022 )

Scandic Ambassadeur Drammen ,

Strømsø torg 7 ,

☏

+47 31012100 ,

fax : +47 31012111 ,

[email protected] .

  ( updated Jun 2017 )

Scandic Park Drammen ,

Gamle Kirkeplass 3 ,

☏

+47 32263600 .

  ( updated Jun 2017 )

Connect

The Tourist Office

( Drammen turistinformasjon ),

Engene 1 ,

☏

+47 32 21 64 50 .

  ( updated Oct 2022 )

Glasshytta ,

Grønland 57 ,

☏

+47 91619270 .

M-F 11:00–17:00, Sa 11:00–15:00 .

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   ( updated Jun 2017 )

Magasinet Drammen ,

Nedre Storgate 6 ,

☏

+47 32213990 .

M-F 09:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-18:00 .

A mall with 65 shops, including a pharmacy, book store and optician   ( updated Jun 2017 )

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.

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