Bragernes

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Bragernes is one of the central parts of the Norwegian city of Drammen. It is located on the northern side of the Drammenselva river, and contains the famous town square ("Bragernes Torg"), the town hall, the Drammen Theatre, Drammen park and most of the shopping and nightlife in Drammen.

Also part of Bragernes are several surrounding residential areas, including Øren, Underlia, Hotvet, Landfalløya, Toppenhaug, Strøtvet and Brakerøya.

Immediately north of Bragernes is Bragernesåsen ("The Bragernes Hill"), a large recreational woodland area with an extensive network of trails and paths, some with magnificent views of central Drammen.