What are the best things to do in Drammen?
Top picks in Drammen include Bragenes Church, Drammens Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Drammen travel guide.
Photo: Knut Arne Gjertsen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Why visit Drammen
Travel guide for Drammen, Norway — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Drammen is a stop in Norway, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. If time is short, prioritise Bragenes Church, Drammens Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 160–320 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Drammen
1
Bragenes Church
2
Drammens Museum
Budget
Drammen trip cost
Budget
USD 70–120
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 160–320
per person / day
Luxury
USD 370–610+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Drammen, Norway. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Drammen
Estimated total (USD)
$3,720
≈ $1,860 per person · $531 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $240/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Drammen mid-range ground costs (budget 70–120 · mid 160–320 · luxury 370–610+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Bighorne Steakhouse
Good steaks.
Cafe Picasso
French and Italian snack.
Hannas Kjøkken
Jonas B Gundersen
Pizza and pasta.
Pavarotti Gastropub
Peppes Pizza
American restaurant with bar, serving pizza, burgers, lasagne, salads, etc.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Comfort Hotell Union Brygge
Comfort Hotel Union Brygge is a stylish rock-themed hotel in Drammen’s regenerated and reinvigorated riverside district, Union Brygge
Clarion Collection Hotel Tollboden
Scandic Ambassadeur Drammen
Scandic Park Drammen
Shopping
- Glasshytta
- Magasinet Drammen
Nightlife
- Aass Brewery
- Dickens Pub
- Goggen Sportspub
- Kings Arms Pub
- Lauritz Restaurant og Bar
Museums & culture
- Bragenes Church
- Drammens Museum
In pictures
Drammen gallery
Photos: Knut Arne Gjertsen, Peulle, Petter Ulleland, TigerfraMars — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Drammen travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Drammen?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Drammen?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Drammen, depending on how many day trips you want in Norway.
Where should I stay in Drammen?
Popular stays in Drammen include Comfort Hotell Union Brygge, Clarion Collection Hotel Tollboden, Scandic Ambassadeur Drammen. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Drammen cost?
On the ground in Drammen (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 70–120 per person per day, mid-range about 160–320, and luxury about 370–610+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Drammen, Norway. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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