Drammen
Drammen is Norway’s riverfront renaissance — a city in Viken county where fjords meet fountains, and industrial roots have blossomed into urban charm. With over 105,000 residents, Drammen is the country’s seventh-largest municipality and a commuter-friendly hub just 40 minutes from Oslo. From spiraling tunnels to floating gardens, Drammen is a place where nature, architecture, and culture flow together like the river that defines it.
Top Attractions
- Spiralen – spiral tunnel with panoramic views & hiking trails
- Kjøsterudjuvet – 10,000-year-old ravine with gorge hikes
- Drammensbadet – Norway’s largest water park
- Ypsilon Bridge – award-winning pedestrian bridge
- Gulskogen Manor – 1804 Louis XVI-style estate & gardens
Culture & History
- Drammen Museum – art, textiles & historic farms
- Bragernes Church – neo-Gothic church with Adolph Tidemand altarpiece
- Strømsø Church – timber cruciform church from 1667
- Aass Brewery – Norway’s oldest brewery (est. 1834)
- Drammen Theatre – rebuilt after 1993 fire, now a cultural gem
Outdoor Highlights
- Bragernes Torg – one of Europe’s largest town squares
- Papirbredden – riverside knowledge park & architecture
- Grønland & Strømsø Squares – sculptures, cafés & urban renewal
- Riverwalks – scenic paths along both sides of Drammenselva
Where to Stay
Browse hotels and guesthouses in Drammen
Where to Eat
Explore top-rated restaurants in Drammen
Getting There
Drammen is located along the E18 highway and the Dovrebanen railway, with frequent trains from Oslo and Oslo Airport. The city is walkable, with buses, bikes, and ferries connecting neighborhoods like Strømsø, Bragernes, and Åssiden. The port is a hub for car imports and fjord cruises.