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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DrammenDrammen - Wikipedia

    Drammen is a port and river city with over 100,000 inhabitants, located west of the Oslofjord. It has a history of seafaring, shipbuilding, paper and pulp industries, and a rich cultural and natural heritage.

    • Kjøsterudjuvet. In the wild countryside north of Drammen is a 1,300-metre-long gorge, with sheer walls that reach 60 metres in height and a width of just four metres at the narrowest point.
    • Spiralen. At Bragernesåsen directly north of Drammen is something out of the ordinary. The Spiralen is a corkscrew tunnel that twists its way for 1,650 metres up to a scenic lookout above the city on the Skansen Ridge.
    • Bragernes Kirke. On an axis intersecting Drammen’s main square, Bragernes Torg, and the city bridge, the brick-built Bragernes Kirke was consecrated in 1871.
    • Bragernes Torg. Much of Drammen was obliterated in a great fire in 1866 and to prevent another catastrophe the new centre of the city left a lot of room between buildings, creating a real sense of scale.
  2. Jun 1, 2022 · Learn about Drammen, Norway's fifth biggest city and a regional centre for art, culture and sports. Find out where it is, what to do, where to stay and why it's worth visiting.

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    • Blaafarveværket and Cobalt mines. Blaafarveværket, also known as the Blue Colour Works, holds a unique place in Norway’s industrial history. Located in Åmot within the Modum Municipality, this cobalt mine and industrial complex operated from 1776 to 1898, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s trade and economy.
    • Spiralen – drammen spiral. Nestled north of Drammen lies a unique architectural marvel – the Spiralen. This corkscrew tunnel defies convention as it winds its way for 1,650 meters up to a panoramic lookout on Skansen Ridge.
    • Kjøsterudjuvet. Kjøsterudjuvet is a natural wonder situated in the untamed northern countryside of Drammen. This 1,300-meter-long gorge showcases towering walls that soar up to 60 meters and constrict to a mere four meters at its narrowest point.
    • Bragernes Torg. Drammen’s urban landscape was shaped by a transformative event in 1866 – the Great Fire. The city planners, driven by the desire to prevent such a disaster in the future, crafted a city center with ample space between structures, yielding a remarkable sense of openness and scale.
  3. Drammen is a city with street art, cultural events, architecture and nature. Explore the Spiralen tunnel, the Elvepromenaden river walk, the art museums and the nearby coastal gems.

  4. Jul 25, 2017 · Discover the attractions and activities of Drammen, a modern and charming city by the river. From markets and fountains to rock climbing and water park, find out what to do in Drammen, Norway.