Drammen

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Drammen is a city in Buskerud, 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Oslo. Drammen is where the Drammen river runs into the Drammensfjord, an arm of the Oslofjord. The part north of the river is called Bragernes, the part south of the river is called Strømsø. Drammen is promoted as "the river city". Drammen earlier had a reputation for being a grim industrial town. The city was also dubbed the biggest road intersection in Norway, due to the heavy traffic. Today the industry is gone or cleaned, and the traffic passes on highways outside the city. So Drammen today is a nice city, and a pleasant side-trip from Oslo. Or a destination of its own. The city has a long history as a centre for timber-trade and paper production. The paper mills however are closed today.

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Drammen

For more information on facilities at and around Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, see the Oslo Airport, Gardermoen article.

Either l Oslo Airport, Gardemoen (IATA Code: OSL) or ?Language=EN Sandefjord airport Torp (IATA Code: 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 train station, Drammen Stasjon GPS 59.740162,10.203778 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.

How to get around in Drammen

GPS 59.7451|10.2052

Travel on a Bus in Drammen

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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.

What to see in Drammen

Image:Drammens teater - Drammen Theatre.

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 59.7466602, 10.2064812 - Bragernes Church - Bragernes kirke fra sør 2018.jpg The city's beautiful main church.

• Drammens Museum | Konnerudgate 7 59.738075, 10.197203 ☎ +47 32200930 Opening Hours: Tu,W: 11AM Monday - 3PM Th: 11AM Monday - 8PM Sa,Su: 11AM Monday - 5PM Town museum, with different exhibitions, an open air museum at Spiralen and the Austad estate from 1808 overlooking the city.

• Drammens Teater - Drammen Theatre | @

Øvre Storgate 12 59.7445879, 10.2003103 ☎ +47 32213100 (Box Office) - Theater built in new renesance style.

• Spiralen | 59.7524706, 10.2006353 - Is 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.

• Ypsilon | 59.744881, 10.1960068 - Cable-stayed pedestrian bridge over Drammenselva, connecting Bragernes and Strømsø. Its name is from its special y-shaped form.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Drammen

• Union Scene | Grønland 60 59.744319, 10.192202 Just 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.

• Bowling 1 | @.no Austadgata 21 59.733042, 10.209563 ☎ +47 32260040 +47 32260049 - Bowling hall.

• 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 childrens/beginners slope. Drammen Skisenter, commonly called 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 | @skisenter.no Kristian Brennersvei 140 59.762644, 10.1249898 ☎ +47 32822360 +47 32825019 Opening Hours: Monday - F: 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sa,Su: 10AM Monday - 6PM Daypass: adults: 295kr, children: 240kr

• Haukåsløypa | Kollenveien, Haukåsløypa 59.7329395, 10.1847058 ☎ +47 32838282 +47 32825019 Opening Hours: Monday - F: 6AM Monday - 9PM, Sa,Su: 10AM Monday - 4PM
• Skoger Golfbane | 59.670002, 10.2203598 7 km south of the city ☎ +47 32880303 Greenfee: 350-400kr 18 hole golfcourse, par 71.

• KinoCity - City Cinema | Bragernes Torg 2 59.744013, 10.2030459 ☎ +47 820 30 080 - Newly built cinema.

• Galleri Athene | Gjetergata 8 59.742803, 10.2110278 by Grev Wedels plass ☎ +47 32 89 18 09 Opening Hours: wed- sun 12-18 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 | Neumanns gate 17 59.7331837, 10.2141535 ☎ +47 32260040 Opening Hours: Monday to Fri: 10-17, Sat: 10-15 Drammen has been 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.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Drammen

• Glasshytta Grønland 57 59.743504, 10.191682 ☎ +47 91619270 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11–17,Sa 11–15. 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 | Nedre Storgate 6 59.742881, 10.206575 ☎ +47 32213990 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9-20,Sa 9-18 A mall with 65 shops, including a pharmacy, book store and optician

Halal Restaurants in Drammen

• Bighorne Steakhouse | Nedre Torggate 11 59.743641, 10.207721 ☎ +47 32831888 +47 32831887 Opening Hours: Monday,Tu: 4PM Monday - 10PM, W,Th: 4PM Monday - 10.30PM, F,Sa: 4PM Monday - 11PM, Su: 3PM Monday - 10PM Good steaks.

• Cafe Picasso | Erik Børresens Allé 5A 59.742497, 10.208692 ☎ +47 32890708 Opening from Monday to Saturday:11AM Monday - 10.30PM, Su: 2PM Monday - 10PM French and Italian snack.

• Hannas Kjøkken | Gamle Kirkeplass 3At Rica Park Hotel - Opening from Monday to Saturday:5PM Monday - 11PM
• Jonas B Gundersen | Bragernes Torg 8 59.744437, 10.205590 ☎ +47 32890580 Opening Hours: Monday - Th:11AM Monday - 12PM, F,Sa: 11AM Monday - 1AM, Su: 1PM Monday - 12PM Pizza and pasta.

• Pavarotti Gastropub | Nedre Torggate 9 59.743677, 10.207384 ☎ +47 32825530 Opening from Monday to Saturday: 3PM Monday - 10.30PM, Su:3PM Monday - 10PM
• Peppes Pizza | Strømsø Torg 1 59.740427, 10.202889 Next to the train station ☎ +47 2222 5555 - American restaurant with bar, serving pizza, burgers, lasagne, salads, etc.

• Skutebrygga | Nedre Strandgate 2 59.742491, 10.204755 ☎ +47 32833330 +47 32832016 Opening from Monday to Saturday: 11AM Monday - 10.30PM, Su: 1PM Monday - 9PM Nice location by the riverdocks.

• Glass Grill & Cafe Nedre Strandgate 4 ☎ +47 32 82 00 70 - Also located along the river, this restaurant offers a more contemporary menu.

• Spiralen Cafe og Restaurant | Spiraltoppen 1 59.752776, 10.201112 On top of Spiralen ☎ +47 32898600 Enjoy the view, over the city.

• Åspaviljongen | De Eldres vei 10 59.750219, 10.204157 ☎ +47 920 21 481 +47 32831837 - Classic restaurant, situated halfway up the hill behind Bragernes Town Plaza. Very nice hiking paths. Re-opened spring 2011 with new owners. Very nice views of the whole Drammen valley from the outdoor deck.

The city has Norway's oldest a brewery with a somewhat embarrassing name, Aass . But if you like organic juice 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 59.744607, 10.202864 ☎ +47 32838015 - One of Drammen's oldest pubs celebrated 40 years in 2010 and is a classical waterhole still going strong.

• Goggen Sportspub | Bragernes Torg 9 59.744213, 10.205360 ☎ +47 32899210 Opening Hours: Monday,Tu: 3PM Monday - 1AM, W-F: 3PM Monday - 3.30AM, Sa: 1-PM Monday - 3.30AM, Su: 1PM Monday - 1AM Sports Pub, mainly showing soccer matches.

• Kings Arms Pub | Tollbugata 10 59.738883, 10.203912 ☎ +47 32835993 2022-00-00

• Lauritz Restaurant og Cafe | Bragernes Torg 2 A 59.744013, 10.203896 ☎ +47 32837722 Opening Hours: Monday,Tu,Th: 1PM Monday - 1.30AM, W: 1PM Monday - 3AM, F,Sa: 11AM Monday - 3.30AM, Su: 11AM Monday - 1.30AM Wide selection of beer.

• Buddy Scene | Amtmand Blomsgate 4 59.744077, 10.206371 ☎ +47 32 82 14 00 - Would you like some music with that beer? Caters mainly to the blues/country audience with it's many live concerts in an intimate and unique setting.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Drammen

• Comfort Hotell Union Brygge | Grønland 64 59.743890, 10.191822 ☎ +47 32217000 - Comfort Hotel Union Brygge is a stylish rock-themed hotel in Drammen’s regenerated and reinvigorated riverside neighborhood, Union Brygge

• Clarion Collection Hotel Tollboden Tollbugata 43 59.736923, 10.210153 ☎ +47 32805100 2022-00-00

• Scandic Ambassadeur Drammen | Strømsø torg 7 59.740049, 10.201504 ☎ +47 31012100 +47 31012111 -

• Scandic Park Drammen | Gamle Kirkeplass 3 59.744957, 10.199043 ☎ +47 32263600 -

Telecommunications in Drammen

• The Council of the Drammen Region | Rosenkrantsgaten 17 ☎ +47 32 82 30 00
• The Tourist Office - Drammen turistinformasjon | Engene 1 59.744636, 10.205768 ☎ +47 32 21 64 50

Explore more Halal Friendly Destinations from Drammen

• [https://.blaa.no 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.[https://.arenavestfossen.com

• 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.

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