Green Cycle Routes, Drammen: Along the river from Drammen station to Fjordparken

Start: Strømsø Square.
End: The walkway at the end of Fjordparken, south-east of Brakerøya station.

Challenges: None.
Car traffic: The city bridge has taxi and bus traffic, but also its own red-painted cycle lane. Narrow pavement for the first 150 metres along Nedre Strandgate. The rest of the journey is on car-free roads.
Type of bicycle that can be used: All.
Special considerations: Medium to narrow walking route, pay attention to walkers.

Alternative to

This route is a good alternative to: Strandveien past Brakerøya station.

Route description

When you get down to the hiking trail along Drammenselva, this is one of the most child-friendly cycle routes you can take in Drammen; car-free, safe and without any uphill sections. Fjordparken in Drammen is an area undergoing major changes, the park is like a pearl on the outside of the major construction work for the new Drammen Hospital. There are many swimming areas and picnic spots, with a view far beyond the Drammen Fjord.

As of October 2019, it is possible to cycle eastwards to Terminalen and Strandbrua/Strandveien using construction roads without cycling infrastructure. In the long term, cycling conditions here will be improved.