Things to see and do Drammen

The manor house, built in 1804 in the style of Louis XIV, belonged to the Arbo family for a long time, and it was here that the painter Peter Nikolai Arbo grew up. It has been carefully renovated several times, and today you can still admire the original furniture inside and enjoy the magnificent 18th century park outside. A pleasant visit that children will also appreciate, as they will probably have a great time playing in the gardens.

This beautiful white building houses many rare objects and crafts: furniture, church relics, folk art and baroque silverware. The museum's café is located here, where you can enjoy good pastries, salads, hot soup or a sandwich with shrimp. You can spend a good time sitting comfortably inside or on the terrace in the summer. This building follows the museum's opening hours. Free internet connection.

The rock engravings found at the Åskollen and Austad sites have been dated to around 6,000-7,000 years ago. They are the first signs of human activity in the Drammen area. The largest rock carving at the site is of a moose. The animals are decorated with lines and figures on the inside of their bodies, which may suggest that this is a representation of their internal organs. Really beautiful to see.

The stone church dates from the Middle Ages. It was built between 1200 and 1220. An unpretentious church that can be visited if you pass by. A magnificent organ, worth a visit, with painted blue wooden contours decorated with motifs was installed in 1825 and restored many times. It is still in use for masses and other celebrations. The church also has its own model ship, a beautiful three-masted wooden ship, all white, quite original!

Since a gigantic fire completely destroyed the surrounding area, Bragernes has become the largest marketplace in Norway, and indeed in Scandinavia. Market gardeners, vendors, parties and skateparks are often improvised here, depending on the weather and the season. It's one of the city's liveliest sites, and a symbol for the region as well as the country. All year round, you can find the producers who travel from town to town at the Bondens Marked farmers' markets.

The church of Bragernes is located near the market place. It is built in the neo-Gothic style. The painting of the altar by Adolph Tidemand, depicting the Resurrection scene, has been copied in more than 70 other churches in the country, which has made it famous. This church is in use all year round, so depending on the day of your visit, you may be able to attend a concert by one of the many choirs in the country accompanied by the organ.