Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Major city · Norway

Drammen

Go as a day trip from Oslo (40 min by train) or one night: the river walk, Bragernes Torg and Spiralen fill a day; skip it as a base.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Drammen is a compact river city 40 km southwest of Oslo, where the Drammenselva meets the Drammensfjord. Once an industrial timber and paper town, it has cleaned up its waterfront and now works as an easy half-day or one-night stop on the Oslo–Bergen and Oslo–Stavanger rail lines. The centre splits into Bragernes north of the river and Strømsø south, joined by the Y-shaped Ypsilon pedestrian bridge.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
Google Maps Apple Maps Street View
More ways in
Print / PDF guide
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
NOK
Best months
May–Sep for the river walk and outdoor seating; Feb–Mar for skiing at Drammen Skisenter
avoid Nov–Jan (dark, wet, few outdoor draws)
Airports
OSL · TRF
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
  • Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
  • Norway ↗Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
  • Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
  • Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Drammen112 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Drammen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffeekr 40–60
  • Sit-down mealDinner main coursekr 250–400
  • BeerDraught beer, 0.5 l in a barkr 90–130
  • Metro or bus rideLocal bus single ticketkr 45
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekkr 200–400
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrykr 80–150
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNOK 350 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomNOK 1,500 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomNOK 2,600 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget NOK 700 (≈ US$70) · Mid NOK 1,300 (≈ US$130) · High NOK 2,400 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Bragernes Torg, one of Norway's largest squaresYpsilon pedestrian bridgeSpiralen corkscrew tunnel and viewpointAass, Norway's oldest breweryUnion Brygge riverside district
Airports
OSL Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (Direct trains to Drammen: airport express about 1 h, or InterCity/regional about 1 h 15 min) · TRF Sandefjord Airport, Torp (About 1 h by road; bus and rail connections via Drammen)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    0°C (32°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

Best: Feb–Mar, May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Jan. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F) low), wettest Oct (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Drammen: next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

Loading…

Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C (30°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Feb

0°C (32°F)

−6°C (21°F)

8 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−3°C (27°F)

8 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

1°C (34°F)

8 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Sep

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

10 rd

Oct

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

Nov

4°C (39°F)

0°C (32°F)

11 rd

Dec

0°C (32°F)

−5°C (23°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The centre is walkable: Bragernes Torg to Drammen station is about 10–12 min over the old bridge or the Ypsilon footbridge. Local buses cover the hills and Spiralen; taxis run from the station and Bragernes Torg. Trains from Drammen station reach Oslo in about 40 min and serve the Oslo–Bergen, Oslo–Skien and Oslo–Stavanger lines.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Oslogo

Door to door: About 50 min

Train from Drammen station, about 40 min

Frequent departures; the reason most travellers use Drammen as a stop rather than a base.

Kongsberg

go

Door to door: About 50 min

Train on the Oslo–Kristiansand/Stavanger line, about 40 min

Silver mines and a walkable timber town; pairs well with a Drammen morning.

Vikersund

caution

Door to door: About 1–1.5 h

Train toward Bergen/Hønefoss, then local bus

Ski-flying hill; only worth the trip on an event day or with a car.

Haugastøl

overnight

Door to door: About 3 h

Train on the Oslo–Bergen line, about 2 h 30 min

Trailhead for the Rallarvegen cycling route; too far for a return day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Bragernes (north of the river)

Around Bragernes Torg: pubs, restaurants, the theatre and Scandic Park; best for an evening out.

Strømsø (south of the river)

Around the station and Strømsø Torg: fastest for trains, with Scandic Ambassadeur and Peppes Pizza next door.

Union Brygge

Regenerated riverside district by the old paper mill; quiet at night, 10 min walk to Bragernes Torg.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
kr 700–1,100 excl. bed
Mid
kr 1,100–1,900 excl. bed
High
kr 1,900+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double room1 × 1 night × NOK 1,500NOK 1,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NOK 1,300NOK 2,600
Oslo–Drammen train, one way2 × NOK 180NOK 360
Local bus single ticket, one ride2 × NOK 45NOK 90
eSIM, about a week of data2 × NOK 250NOK 500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeNOK 505
Trip total≈ NOK 2,778 per person per day, bed includedNOK 5,555≈ US$550

2026 estimate in kroner; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffeekr 40–60
Lunch main (café or gastropub)kr 150–250
Dinner main coursekr 250–400
Draught beer, 0.5 l in a barkr 90–130
Museum entrykr 80–150
Drammen Skisenter day pass, adultkr 295
Local bus single ticketkr 45
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekkr 200–400

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Drammen is a calm, low-crime city and safe to walk at night in the centre. The real risks are winter ice on pavements and riverbanks, dark unlit paths along the water after midnight, and weekend drinking crowds around Bragernes Torg.
  • Walking inside the Spiralen road tunnel is banned; take the bus or drive, or hike up instead.
  • Norway is card-first: keep a card or phone wallet for buses, trains and most cafés.
  • Winter pavements ice over; wear shoes with grip in Dec–Mar.
  • Alcohol is sold in shops only until 18:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on Saturdays; bars and restaurants are the fallback.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

DrammenDrammen

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

—

—

Til denne adressen, takkTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Ambulance113
  • Fire110

Embassy

No embassy in Drammen; embassies are in Oslo (about 40 min by train). Consular help for most nationalities is handled from Oslo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Oslo–Drammen train: about kr 180, 40 min
  • OSL airport–Drammen train: about kr 180–250, 1–1.25 h
  • Taxi, station to Bragernes Torg: kr 150–250

Say or show

  • Hei — Hello (hay)
  • Takk — Thank you (tahk)
  • Unnskyld — Excuse me (UN-shyld)
  • Hvor mye koster det? — How much is it? (vor MEE-uh KOS-ter deh)
  • Kan jeg betale med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kan yai beh-TAH-leh meh kort)
  • Hvor er stasjonen? — Where is the station? (vor air sta-SHOH-nen)

English is spoken almost everywhere; tipping is included, round up or add 5–10% for table service.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Drammen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep for the river walk and outdoor seating; Feb–Mar for skiing at Drammen Skisenter · avoid Nov–Jan (dark, wet, few outdoor draws) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for OSL and TRF: last train and bus departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Bragernes Torg, Strømsø and the station, Union Brygge, Spiralen and the hills.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Drammens Museum, Bragernes Church, Spiralen, Aass) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

Back to Norway

Sources