Drammen Kommune Guide - History, Virtual City Tour & Local Tips [IGTN]

If you’re thinking about moving to Norway or already living in Norway and looking to explore non-touristy parts of the country, I’ve put together a comprehensive city guide for Drammen, which in my opinion is Norway’s best kommune for immigrants. From waterfront promenades to futuristic architecture, Drammen has something for everyone and stands as a success story for urban regeneration.

In this video you’ll learn about Drammen’s history, its influential figures and some of its unique ties to Britain. Did you know Norway’s first telephone call was made in Drammen? Or that it was timber from Drammen that helped rebuild London after the Great Fire? You’ll discover this and more during a whirlwind virtual city tour, featuring Drammen’s iconic landmarks, buildings and points of interest.

Then, I’ll give you some of my best local tips regarding hidden gems, shops, restaurants, hikes and other things to do in the city, offering a small peek inside daily life in Norway as a foreigner, providing insights into the unique experience of relocating to this beautiful Scandinavian country. We'll then compare Drammen to its neighbours, so see if the data supports my claim that it’s the best city for immigrants.

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SECTIONS
0:00 Introduction
0:33 River Crane Studios
0:55 Reasons and History
7:51 City Tour
22:06 Local Tips
26:28 Local Events
27:31 Kommune Comparison
28:34 Areas for Improvement
29:09 Summary

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CREDITS
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Music: Saschas Things by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4654-sascha...
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Dram Bay - Nasjonalmuseet (CC BY 4.0 DEED)
Utsikt over Drammen fra Kobbervikskleiva - Nasjonalmuseet/Ivarsøy, Dag Andre (CC BY 4.0 DEED)
Dram - Nasjonalmuseet (CC BY 4.0 DEED)
Akershus festning - Nasjonalmuseet (CC BY 4.0 DEED)
De tre bydeler - Norsk Teknisk Museum (CC BY-SA)
Kontorbygning - Oslo Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)
Thorbjørn Jagland - Claude Truong-Ngoc / Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Arsenal v Everton - Maryland GovPics (CC-BY-2.0)
Herman Tømmeraas - Heyimniall (CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED)
Drammen fra Spiraltoppen - Norsk Teknisk Museum (CC BY-SA)
Bragernes Kirke - Norsk Teknisk Museum (CC BY-SA)
Sankt Hallvards Brønn - Norsk Teknisk Museum (CC BY-SA)
Billett Drammenhallen 1988 - Stig Rune Pedersen (CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)
Drammensbrua - Oslo Museum (CC BY-SA)

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