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Drammen, Norway

Kari and Terje travel alone - perhaps children and grandchildren will come to visit.

Kari and Terje travel alone - perhaps children and grandchildren will come to visit.

Open livingroom, no TV - just what is important.

Open livingroom, no TV - just what is important.

Christmas with grandchildren. Kari likes it very much!

Christmas with grandchildren. Kari likes it very much!

The kitchen is well equipped, right inside outdoors dining space .

The kitchen is well equipped, right inside outdoors dining space .

Borrow our electric car, cheap charging in own garage!

Borrow our electric car, cheap charging in own garage!

Daughter, Kristin, lives nearby and will answer all questions.

Daughter, Kristin, lives nearby and will answer all questions.

Terjes home office - free online access.

Terjes home office - free online access.

Large veranda, sofa and dining area. Sun early morning.

Large veranda, sofa and dining area. Sun early morning.

Dining space outdoors for 10 people.

Dining space outdoors for 10 people.

Extra bedroom and desk.

Extra bedroom and desk.

Extra bedroom and desk.

Extra bedroom and desk.

TV lounge, movies, cable television and stereo.

TV lounge, movies, cable television and stereo.

Bathroom on the 2nd floor - also in 1st floor.

Bathroom on the 2nd floor - also in 1st floor.

Master bedroom on the 2nd floor

Master bedroom on the 2nd floor

Terrace in front of the house with afternoon sun.

Terrace in front of the house with afternoon sun.

Cosy winter atmosphere in the neighborhood.

Cosy winter atmosphere in the neighborhood.

Close friends from Iran celebrate Christmas.

Close friends from Iran celebrate Christmas.

https://www.drammenscener.no/

https://www.drammenscener.no/

Oslo on National Day, 17 May!

Oslo on National Day, 17 May!

Drammensbadet in summer!

Drammensbadet in summer!

This is where we live, Konnerud, 5 minutes from city center.

This is where we live, Konnerud, 5 minutes from city center.

Walk 10 min. from the house and you can swim.

Walk 10 min. from the house and you can swim.

10 min. Stordammen, in July over 20 C. in water.

10 min. Stordammen, in July over 20 C. in water.

Kids can sled right outside our door.

Kids can sled right outside our door.

No city has received as many awards for urban development.

No city has received as many awards for urban development.

"Drammensbadet" - 10 minutes from house by car or bus!

"Drammensbadet" - 10 minutes from house by car or bus!

Idyllic sea fronts close to the square.

Idyllic sea fronts close to the square.

Only 100 meters from the center of town.

Only 100 meters from the center of town.

City center in winter

City center in winter

Festivals all year round in Drammen.

Festivals all year round in Drammen.

If you like to try iceskating in town.

If you like to try iceskating in town.

Drammen golfclub, 10 minutes by car from our house.

Drammen golfclub, 10 minutes by car from our house.

In Drammenselva you can go salmon fishing.

In Drammenselva you can go salmon fishing.

Lot of festivals in the summer - here, Kongsberg jazzfestival - 30 minutes away.

Lot of festivals in the summer - here, Kongsberg jazzfestival - 30 minutes away.

Every summer Kari goes on mountain trips with her work colleagues.

Every summer Kari goes on mountain trips with her work colleagues.

Children, grandchildren and children-in-law like to be together.

Children, grandchildren and children-in-law like to be together.

From a trip to Karpathos in Greece a few years back.

From a trip to Karpathos in Greece a few years back.

Mountain biking is a favourite.

Mountain biking is a favourite.

Terje producer for the city's symphony orchestra.

Terje producer for the city's symphony orchestra.

Terje, Kristin & Anders, involved in volleyball. Project manager in hometown.

Terje, Kristin & Anders, involved in volleyball. Project manager in hometown.

Terje, booking-agent for artists and jazzlegend, Pat Metheny.

Terje, booking-agent for artists and jazzlegend, Pat Metheny.

We love skiing right outside our door to the cabin for a cup of hot chocolate

We love skiing right outside our door to the cabin for a cup of hot chocolate

Terje was in charge of Drammen winter festival for three years.

Terje was in charge of Drammen winter festival for three years.

We like to follow tourist routes!

We like to follow tourist routes!

We love the mountains with fine cultural experiences.

We love the mountains with fine cultural experiences.

Visit world famous Peer Gynt in the mountain, 4.12 august

Visit world famous Peer Gynt in the mountain, 4.12 august

Geirangerfjord, voted the world's best destination.

Geirangerfjord, voted the world's best destination.

Rondane National Park (own photo).

Rondane National Park (own photo).

Visit Munch museum & Opera House in Oslo

Visit Munch museum & Opera House in Oslo

Great to visit The Opera House in Oslo.

Great to visit The Opera House in Oslo.

Visit The Vigeland Park In Oslo.

Visit The Vigeland Park In Oslo.

Love to visit ski jump and ski museum in Oslo!

Love to visit ski jump and ski museum in Oslo!

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January 01, 2024 - December 08, 2024 3 weeks

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Nice apartment with four bedrooms and two terraces. Perfect and easy living when you want to discover Norway. 30 minutes from the capital Oslo! https://www.drammen.no/

We live in a semidetached 150 square feet house, on three levels, in a quiet area, three km outside the center of the city. It’s safe for children to play right outside our door.

The house has three bedrooms, plus one office with a bed, two baths- and two livingroom. We have a Kia Soul electric car, two bikes to your family's disposal.

Our city, Drammen, is by Norwegian standards, a great city. It`s located 40 kilometers west of Oslo, only 40 minutes trip by car or train. The city has close to 110 000 inhabitants, making it the 9.th largest city in Norway. The town is divided by the river, “Drammenselva”, and over the last years there have been developed attractive park areas along the riverside with small nice beaches and idyllic sea fronts. You can actually take a sunbath and swim only 100 meters from the center of town. Drammen town received in 2008 a European price for its urban development. Drammen is the perfect base for visiting the capital, explores Norway, the fjords and the beautiful mountains.

If you drive 30-45 minutes, you can find nice beaches and smooth rocks where you can go swimming and sunbathing. 10 minutes from our house, there is a public waterpark with good opportunities for children to have fun. If you like to go salmon fishing, the “Drammenselva” is one of the best rivers in the country. We would also like to mention, two of the best amusements parks in Norway, are within a distance of less than two hours’ drive. See Internet sites:

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Terjes homepage: https://www.terjebrun.no/

 

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 3 Children
  • 4 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Terje: Teacher, journalist and organizer/agent. Kari: Intensiv nurse

Our Home

  • House Type: Flat
  • Floor: 3
  • Environment: In the city
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 5
  • Living Area: 120 m2
  • Total Area: 150 m2

In my house

  • Pets - Allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Long-term exchange wanted
  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Hot tub or jacuzzi
  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Baby equipment
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television

Outdoor

  • Terrace or deck
  • Balcony
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Garage
  • Bicycles: 2

Facilities

  • No smoking
  • Use/Exchange of car
  • Seclusion/Privacy

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open for all offers

Spoken Languages

  • English

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Gardemoen airport -

Occupation

  • Terje: Teacher, journalist and organizer/agent. Kari: Intensiv nurse

Children

  • Boy - Age: 38
  • Boy - Age: 33
  • Girl - Age: 32

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

About Our Family

Kari, 65 years old, is an intensive care nurse who worked at the state hospital in town, she is soon retired. Terje, 64 years old, who is a former teacher, works in his own company as a journalist, examiner and event producer/booking agent. We have been married for 40 years, and we have three grown children and three lovely grandchildren.

Our eldest son, Jorgen, is a teacher in elementary school, lives near Trondheim with his wife Solveig, who is a graduate in psychology. They have two young girls. In addition we have a son of 33 years with a bachelor's degree in History and English - who works as a librarian. Kristin, our youngest daughter at 32, following in her mother's footsteps - soon to be a healthcare nurse.

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Lifestyle

In addition to traveling, we enjoy cycling and walking in the wonderful national parks in Norway and in the surrounding area. We are also fond of cultural experiences and concerts and festivals. As a family, we have also arranged many such things ourselves. The extended family is most important in everything we do. 

https://www.fjordnorway.com/en

https://www.nasjonaleturistveger.no/en/ (Norwegian Scenic Routes)

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