Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway

Places to visit near Drammen

Drammen is a town in Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway, home to about 90,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 museums. The must-see places are Ypsilon (1 km), Verneområder I Drammen (4 km) and Storsteinsfjell (9 km).

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Drammen, Buskerud
Drammen, Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Drammen at a glance

Location
Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway
Population
about 90,722
Coordinates
59.7439° N, 10.2045° E
Places within 50 km
139 (139 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Drammen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Drammen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Drammen, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Drammen

55 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Drammen. The closest is Nerdammen (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Nerdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Mellomdammen · lake · Buskerud · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Semsvannet · lake · Oslo · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Eikeren · lake · Vestfold · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Engervannet · lake · Oslo · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Dælivannet · lake · Oslo · ~34 km · Must-see

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Parks near Drammen

44 parks within 100 km of Drammen. The closest is Tusenfryd (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Drammen

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Drammen. The closest is Storsteinsfjell (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Storsteinsfjell · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Skimten · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Krukekollen · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Vestfjellet · viewpoint · Vestfold · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Holtefjell · viewpoint · Telemark · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Kolsåstoppen · viewpoint · Oslo · ~34 km · Must-see

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Museums near Drammen

35 museums within 100 km of Drammen. The closest is Blaafarveværket (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Drammen

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Drammen. The closest is Blücher (28 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Akershus →

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Drammen

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Drammen. The closest is Nesøya (28 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Nesøya · river spot · Oslo · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Kalvøya · river spot · Oslo · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Danmark · river spot · Akershus · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Kommersøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Killingholmen · river spot · Vestfold · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Bjerkøya · river spot · Vestfold · ~33 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Drammen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Drammen
  2. 4 km Verneområder I Drammen · church, Vestfold
  3. 15 km Nerdammen · lake, Buskerud
  4. 1 km Mellomdammen · lake, Buskerud
  5. 4 km Skimten · viewpoint, Buskerud
  6. 3 km Storsteinsfjell · viewpoint, Buskerud
  7. 9 km Back to Drammen

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From travellers near Drammen

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How to reach Drammen

    All places near Drammen by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Drammen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1655Nerdammen (12 km)
    Parks3744Tusenfryd (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1540Storsteinsfjell (9 km)
    Museums2635Blaafarveværket (32 km)
    Forts & heritage832Blücher (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1630Nesøya (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens510Bogen Naturreservat (30 km)
    Beaches & coast49Rambergøya (41 km)
    Other attractions68Ypsilon (1 km)
    Waterfalls37Hellefossen (22 km)
    Churches16Verneområder I Drammen (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Rabita Mosque (45 km)
    Caves01Ole Høiland's Cave (53 km)

    Drammen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Drammen?

    Ypsilon (attraction, about 1 km), Verneområder I Drammen (church, about 4 km), Storsteinsfjell (viewpoint, about 9 km), Skimten (viewpoint, about 10 km), Nerdammen (lake, about 12 km), Mellomdammen (lake, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Drammen?

    139 places on Spotwander: 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 museums, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Drammen?

    Nerdammen, about 12 km by road; Mellomdammen (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Drammen?

    Tusenfryd, about 40 km by road; Frøyas Have (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Drammen?

    Storsteinsfjell, about 9 km by road; Skimten (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Drammen?

    Start in Drammen, visit Verneområder I Drammen, then Nerdammen, then Mellomdammen, then Skimten, then Storsteinsfjell, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Drammen?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Drammen

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Drammen’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Drammen on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.