THE DRAMMEN REGION
Revitalised and creative
The city of Drammen is just a 40-minute drive or train ride from Oslo.
Drammen has gone from being an industrial city to now becoming a cool, modern destination ...
... with a lot of street art, cultural events, architecture and culture from the whole world.
Take a stroll across the Ypsilon bridge, and follow the enchanting river promenade, Elvepromenaden.
It's also just a short drive to experiences nearby like Blåfarveværket, and Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium, two of Norway's top art museums.
Even though Drammen is a city, it also offers beautiful nature perfect for hiking and kayaking.
Plan your trip to Drammen!
Drammen has won several awards for its successful urban development. Drive through the unique, spiral-shaped Spiralen tunnel, stroll along the beautiful Elvepromenaden, and explore wonderful art museums.
Drammen has in recent years been transformed into a buzzing culture hub. Explore street art and cool venues in the Papirbredden neighbourhood, home to Gateway Studios and the renowned Ypsilon bridge by the Elvepromenaden river walk, where you will also find beaches and tasty eateries.
The cities greatest hidden gem is actually underground. The dramatic tunnel named Spiralen, 'the spiral', is considered one of the top ten greatest tunnels in the world. Drive in circles, six times around your own axis! There are some great hikes at the top.
Drammen is the second largest city in Eastern Norway and can be easily reached by train from most places. Heavy industry and timber have played important roles in its history.
Historic buildings have been transformed and are now centres for art and culture, including Drammens Museum, Union Scene, Drammens Theater and the historic 18th century manor house Gulskogen Gård.
Art lovers should follow the Drammen river north to the renowned art centre Blaafarveværket, where you also can visit the old cobalt mines, and see cutting edge contemporary art at Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium.
It is also highly recommended to head south along the Drammensfjord and explore coastal gems like cosy Holmsbu and Rødtangen (nice beaches!), before taking Norway’s shortest ferry ride from Klokkarstua to Svelvik and its traditional white-painted houses. Stop by fruit farms and the Fossekleiva kultursenter culture centre along the way.
The hills above Drammen are a popular skiing and hiking area. You can also go alpine skiing in Strømsø or Åssiden.
Fun fact: Did you know that Drammen is known as Norway's warmest city?
Get in-depth travel information on Drammen's official website.
Where to stay
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information on Drammen's official website.
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By car
Drammen is a region with well developed infrastructure. The main artery is the E18, which stretches from Oslo through Drammen and all the way to Kristiansand in the south.
Note that the E18 is a toll road if you drive into Oslo.
The RV23 and E134, the two other main motorways in Southern Norway, also meet in Drammen.
By plane
Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Torp Sandefjord Airport are both international airports that are less than a 1-hour drive from Drammen. Oslo Airport is the major nexus for air travel in Norway, and has excellent connections for both foreign and domestic flights.
From Oslo Airport you can catch Flytoget directly to Drammen.
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By bus
Drammen is an important nexus for regional travel and has many and frequent connections by bus to elsewhere in Norway. Drammen is just a 40-minute drive from Oslo. Visit the Nor-Way Bussekspress website for prices and timetables.
By boat
Drammen is not far from Oslo, which has ferry connections to Fredrikshavn and Copenhagen in Denmark, as well as Kiel in Germany.
Sandefjord is just a 1-hour drive from Drammen, and offers daily ferry services with Color Line and Fjord Line to Strömstad in Sweden.
From Larvik near Sandefjord, there is a ferry service to Hirtshals in Denmark.
By train
Several lines stop in Drammen, including trains from Oslo to Bergen, Kristiansand and Stavanger, making this one of the busiest stations in Norway.
The airport express train Flytoget has a direct connection to Oslo Airport. You can also take the somewhat cheaper local train, which takes a bit longer.
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