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  Drammen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drammen is a city and municipality in the county of Buskerud, Norway.
Drammen city is the sixth largest city of Norway and occupies territory in no less than five municipalities.
Drammen originally consisted of three different areas: Bragernes on the northern side of the Drammenselva river and Strømsø and Tangen on the southern side, but gained status as a single city in 1811.
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 Drammen, Wisconsin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Drammen is a town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.
The Town of Drammen was created 14 Nov. 1873, by splitting off the southern half of the Town of Brunswick.
Originally called the Town of Lant, the name was changed to Drammen, 24 Jan. 1877[1], after Drammen, Norway.
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 About Drammen - Drammen kommune   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Drammen was founded in 1811 and has a long tradition as a meeting place and a commercial centre for a rich region.
Drammen Park is in the very centre of the city, and well-maintained country houses in and out of town represent the ideas of life in harmony with the nature that were among the trends of the 18th century.
Drammen is a junction for transport by road, sea and rail.
www.drammen.kommune.no /buskerud/drammen/drammenk.nsf/id/CBC3C392842AD145C1256EBE00407280   (1328 words)

  
 Drammen: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Drammen is a city and municipality[Click link for more facts about this topic] in the county[Click link for more facts about this topic] of Buskerud Buskerud quick summary:
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Johann olav koss (born october 29, 1968, in drammen) is a norwegian speed skatingspeed skater, considered to be one of the best in history....
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 Drammen
Drammen the capital of Buskerud with a population of approximately 57.200 inhabitants.
Drammen´s citizens cried bitterly when the theatre, which was built in 1870, burnt down in December 1993, and they rejoiced when it was reopened in February 1996.
Drammen Golfclub located in Skoger a 18-hole Golf Course is situated just 12 minutes drive from central Drammen and Kjekstad Golf Club a 18-hole Golf Course located in Røyken just 20 minutes drive from central Drammen.
www.gonorway.no /norway/township_bottom.php?ID=7635db594868fb0   (1987 words)

  
 Drammen : Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Drammen is also a center for river cruises along the Oslofjord.
Historically Drammen was the harbor for exporting silver from the Kongsberg Mines, but today it is known as the chief port for receiving foreign cars shipped into Norway.
A few decades ago the Drammen River was known as "one large sewer." But the waters have been cleaned up in recent years, and locals even swim here in summer.
www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=3296&catID=3296010001   (348 words)

  
 Drammen Skyscrapers, Architecture, Buildings, Real Estate, and Construction News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Drammen was founded when Bragernes, on the north side of Drammenselva, was united with Strømsø and Tangen on the south side of the river in 1811.
Drammen is located about 40 kilometres southwest of Oslo, on the mouth of Drammenselva.
Drammen is a transportation junction, and major roads and railway lines runs through the city.
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 Drammen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Today Drammen is the capital of Buskerud fylke (county) and a regional centre of commerce, cultura and comnunication.
Drammen is a prosperous town of 55.000 inhabitants, with a comprehensive and diversified industry.
Drammen is a center of education and higher studies.
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 NordicPrincess.com - Drammen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Drammen, the city I was born and raised in, is located one hour drive from Oslo, the capital of Norway.
The city has more than 100 km of cross-country ski tracks, 42 km of illuminated ski tracks in the Drammen hills, an eldorado for all kinds of winter sports, including two alpine ski lifts.
Drammen is situated in a beautiful valley, on the shores of a wide, clean river abounding in fish.
www.nordicprincess.com /drammen.html   (105 words)

  
 The Spiral Top and Åspaviljongen - Drammen kommune
There is a magnificent view of the Drammen Fjord, the harbour and the E 18 highway streching its way sourthward through a scenic country side.
Further west, there is the splendid panorama of the Drammen Valley with the mountain areas of Kongsberg and Numedal on the horizon.
By the time it was finished, the Drammen council had already paid for it, electricity was not included.
www.drammen.kommune.no /buskerud/drammen/drammenk.nsf/0/BC69356DAC822E07C1256EC2004F4AD9?OpenDocument   (745 words)

  
 Drammen, Norway, Pictures
Drammen is a railroad junction and an export center for one of the most productive forest districts of Norway.
Important industries are the processing of wood pulp, cellulose, and paper; the mining of zinc, nickel, and cobalt; shipbuilding; and salmon fishing.
Located at the upper end of the Karl Johan Street, with a statue of Karl Johan situated in front of the Palace (king of Sweden and Norway from 1818 to 1844).
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/Norway/Drammen_city.html   (173 words)

  
 Cruise Drammen Port Details
Drammen is set in a beautiful valley, a wonderful touring area surrounding the town's 'main street', the clean Drammen River with its abundance of fish.
Central Drammen is bustling with activity, where you will find attractive shopping streets and centres as well as hotels and a host of restaurants and cafés.
It is all in stored for you in Drammen, within just 40 kilometer from Oslo, home of Frogner Park and the Vigelund Sculpture Park, the Bygdøy Peninsula for the Kon-Tiki Museum and 14th century Akershus Fortress.
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 DRAMMEN - LoveToKnow Article on DRAMMEN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Its situation, at the mouth of the broad Drammen river, between lofty hills, is very beautiful.
The prosperity of Drammen depends mainly on the timber trade; and saw-milling is an active industry, the logs being floated down the, river from the upland forests.
Timber and wood-pulp are exported (o*r half of each to Great Britain), with paper, ice and some cobalt and nickel ore. The chief imports are British coal and German machinery.
www.1911ency.org /D/DR/DRAMMEN.htm   (175 words)

  
 National Register of Historic Places - Drammen Farmers' Club
The isolation that often marked rural life began to change in the early 20th century as rural free delivery, improved schools, automobiles and better roads made it easier for farmers to stay in touch.
In addition to membership in such groups as the Grange, a 19th-century agrarian education and reform organization, farmers now began to establish social organizations and build township meeting halls that fostered a sense of community among rural residents.
Organized in 1920 to “improve its members, their farms and their community,” the Drammen Farmers’ Club has served ever since as a community center for rural Lincoln County.
nrhp.mnhs.org /property_overview.cfm?PropertyID=73   (144 words)

  
 Port of Drammen Norway Directory
The Port of Drammen is an inland deepwater port situated 45 km south-west of Oslo in the County of Buskerud.
The harbor is located at the nothern end of the Drammen Fjord and east of the river Drammen.
Local people will tell you that "Drammen was created by the river" and there's no doubt that Drammen's location has made it a natural harbor for many centuries.
www.norway.com /directories/d_company.asp?id=6447   (164 words)

  
 NorwayHeritage Community - Drammen records 1850 to 1900
Please suggest sources of birth/family records for Drammen Norway for the period 1850 to 1900.
After clicking to confirm the correct location has been chosen - you will be presented with a list of the various topics for Drammen that the LDS library has materials for.
Drammen parish was part of Bragernes prestegjeld (clerical district) and the church records of Den Norske Kirke for Bragernes will probably be excellent resources for detail information about the births of your family members.
www.norwayheritage.com /snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1743   (330 words)

  
 The City of Drammen
All about the city of Drammen, accomodation, maps and what to do from the link below.
We are very pleaced to inform you all about the accomodation at First Hotels in Drammen.
We'll list them up so they can make a plan for their spare time in Drammen.
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 Bicycling in Drammen!
Drammen is well adapted to cycling, and is getting better still!
Drammen's CityBikes are a public amenity to locals and visitors alike.
The CityBikes are equipped with 4-speeds, lights and a wire lock (for use ouside one of the 28 designated CityBike stands).
home.online.no /~reidar/drammen/dinby/sykkel_EN.html   (323 words)

  
 DRAMMEN - Online Information article about DRAMMEN
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Salmon are taken in the upper reaches of the Drammen.
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 Drammen Car Hire: Cheap car rental in Drammen, South East
There is no better way to enjoy your trip to Drammen then touring by car.
Our cheap Drammen car hire prices make renting a car a very attractive proposition.
Tell us about Drammen in your own free blog at lastminuteliving.com
www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Europe/Norway/South-East/Drammen/Drammen--CarHire.html   (160 words)

  
 Drammen
Austad Gård is one of many sights in Drammen.
The garden room has a unusual wallpaper with landscape scenes.
The Art Society shows, among many other items, Norway´s largest selection of the eminent portraits painted by Drammen artist Hans Heyerdahl (1857 - 1913).
www.gonorway.no /norway/township_bottom.php?ID=7635db594868fb0&VR=austad_gaard   (217 words)

  
 Drammen Travel: Deals and travel information for Drammen, South East
Drammen Travel: Deals and travel information for Drammen, South East
Whether booking a hotel, flight, holiday or car hire, lastminute.com is your one stop travel shop.
So, either check out our special Drammen travel deals below, use our search box to find the perfect trip or browse through our vast list of destinations to see all we have to offer.
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 Rica Park Oslo-Drammen - online hotel reservations
Within striking distance of Oslo Drammen is also a charming little city in itself.
The hotel is located in the centre of Drammen, near to the river and just around the corner from the main square.
Our goal is to offer you the widest possible choice of accommodation, with the best deals and discount rates for your next vacation, city break or business travel.
www.all-hotels.com /xbook/servlet/hotel-details?hotl_id=303028   (323 words)

  
 Drammen Hotels - Compare Discount Hotels in Drammen, Norway.
Drammen Hotels - Compare Discount Hotels in Drammen, Norway.
DRAMMEN (40KM TO OSLO) - Drammen, NO The First Hotel Ambassadeur is a deluxe hotel located in Drammen, 90 miles from Oslo Airport.
The majority of the region's art galleries and museums are concentrated in the city of Drammen.
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 Hotels in Drammen, Norway from ThisisTravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Compare the latest deals and discounts on hotels in Drammen.
We currently have 3 hotels in Drammen, Norway
We also list facilities and show photographs of all our hotels in Drammen.
www.thisistravel.co.uk /sitemap/city/hotels-in-Drammen-Norway-city-hotel-714027.html?chosenDestination=Norway/Buskerud-Region/NONE/Drammen   (213 words)

  
 Drammen Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
Drammen: Things To Do Local time: 1:57 pm Wednesday, May 31, 2006.
The rebuilding work was so flawless that it won the Europa Nostra award in 1997.
Blaafarveverket in Modum (Buskerud) is a cultural heritage centre located at a former cobalt mine, which was in operation between 1773 and 1893 and was for a while the worlds leading supplier of cobalt blue to the glass and porcelain industry.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Norway/Buskerud/Drammen-221528/Things_To_Do-Drammen-R-2.html   (309 words)

  
 Resultater fra Drammen - Dagbladet.no
(Dagbladet.no): Marienlyst stadion i Drammen var andre stoppested for radaren som søker Norges Roberto Carlos.
I konkurransen Norges hardeste skudd er det én ting som teller: Fart.
Og den første reelle Carlos-kandidaten dukket også opp i Drammen.
www.dagbladet.no /sport/2005/05/06/431036.html   (405 words)

  
 ASE.net: Rica Park Hotel Drammen - a SNR Hotel - Hotels in Drammen
Rica Hotels was established in 1975 and today stands as Norway's leading hotel chain, with more than 80 establishments in Norway and Sweden.
Centrally located in the heart of Drammen, next door to the Drammen Theatre, the Rica Park Hotel was built in 1963 in a modern style.
The Hotel is redecorated continuously, as recent at 1997.
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