The best things to do in Drammen
Is Drammen worth visiting? Absolutely! Just 30 minutes from Oslo, this former industrial city has reinvented itself as a vibrant, green river city. Whether you're looking for family activities in Drammen or a relaxing weekend getaway, here you’ll find beautiful parks, floating saunas, inviting promenades, and a proud cultural scene. Perfect for a day trip or a full weekend!
De beste aktivitetene
Fun for all ages
Rush Trampoline Park
A bouncy gold mine filled with trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, and obstacle courses. A fun and fast-paced family activity.
Drammensbadet water park
One of Norway's largest water parks! With indoor/outdoor pools, slides, diving boards, and wellness, it’s perfect for fun, exercise, and relaxation.
Drammen Ski Centre
A year-round activity centre! Enjoy thrilling trail riding and downhill biking in summer, before the slopes turn into a popular ski and snowboard paradise in winter.
Outdoor activities & hiking in Drammen
Drammen has shed its grey industrial past to become a vibrant eco-gem. With a clean, restored riverfront and lush green parks stretching through the city center, urban life here sits steps away from deep forest.
Holtsmark Golf📍
Just 20 minutes outside Drammen you'll find Holtsmark Golf, an award-winning 18-hole golf course set in a beautiful landscape. Perfect for golfers of all levels!
Drammen Padel📍
Gather your friends for a fast-paced match! At Drammen Padel you will find state-of-the-art courts for both beginners and experienced players.
Portåsen📍
Just outside the city you will find Portåsen, home of the artist Herman Wildenvey. The area offers great hiking trails and an idyllic garden. Perfect for a day trip combining fresh air, poetry, local history, and coffee breaks! You can find a map of the hiking trail here.📍
Elvepromenaden📍
Walk or cycle along the river promenade and enjoy green parks, sculptures, and city life. Via Ypsilon and Bybrua, you can easily cross the river and experience the wonderful, relaxed Drammen atmosphere!
Ælvebadstua - sauna📍
The big sauna trend has hit the Drammen River! At Ælvebadstua you can combine warm steam with a refreshing dip in the river — a fantastic experience all year round.
Drammen Museum
Experience history, design, and classical art in beautiful surroundings! As one of the best museums in Drammen, it spans multiple exhibition venues - offering everything from the stately 18th-century Marienlyst manor with its lovely park to exciting exhibitions featuring modern art and traditional folk culture. An inspiring stop for anyone wanting to explore the region's rich cultural heritage!
Cultural experiences & attractions
Aass Brewery
Experience tradition and great atmosphere at Norway's oldest brewery in the heart of Drammen! Guaranteed good times with beer tasting combined with either a brewery tour or pizza.
Spiralen tunnel viewpoint
Drive up Spiralen through the mountain to a panoramic view of Drammen! The tunnel has a light show and leads to great hiking trails and a summit café. Photo: Drammen Kommune
Elvefestivalen city festival & Ypsilon
Every August, Elvefestivalen gathers the city for a festival with stalls, a fair, and free concerts. Ypsilon tops the weekend for younger crowds with great festival vibes!
Bragernes Square
Bragernes Square is considered Norway's largest town square, with its massive size largely a result of the city fire of 1866. When the city was rebuilt, wide streets and large open squares were chosen to reduce the risk of fire spreading in the future.
The square has always been a place for trade, and today it's a vibrant meeting point with shopping, nightlife, festivals, and sports. During the summer, La Drambla transforms Bragernes Torg into a real urban beach lounge - one of the city's absolute best summer offerings!
Food and beverages
📍Åspaviljongen
Drammen's flagship venue from 1898 with the city's most unique location. The historic eatery offers fantastic views of Drammen, delicious food, and a perfect coffee break on your walk! Plan your visit here.
📍The Social Bar & Bistro
Here you'll get classic bistro dishes with a twist, a lively atmosphere, and a great view of the river. An ideal stop before or after the evening's adventures!
📍Coffee and Fika
Home Hotel Tollboden serves coffee and fika to its guests every day between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM. Not staying at the hotel? You can still drop by and purchase a wonderful afternoon break!
