Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kongsberg travel guide

Kongsberg Tourism | Kongsberg Guide

You're Going to Love Kongsberg

With a population of 17.667, Kongsberg is a must-see destination in Buskerud, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kongsberg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kongsberg

Kongsberg in June
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kongsberg in June
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kongsberg

Plane

Although Kongsberg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 64 km from Kongsberg.

Train

SJ is the most popular train carrier serving Kongsberg, followed by Train. The train station in Kongsberg is called Kongsberg, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kongsberg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 67 km from Kongsberg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kongsberg using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Kongsberg takes 338 km and will cost you around £35. From Malmö, the ticket costs about £66 for a journey of 692 km.

Plane

Although Kongsberg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 64 km from Kongsberg.

Train

SJ is the most popular train carrier serving Kongsberg, followed by Train. The train station in Kongsberg is called Kongsberg, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kongsberg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 67 km from Kongsberg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Kongsberg using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Kongsberg takes 338 km and will cost you around £35. From Malmö, the ticket costs about £66 for a journey of 692 km.

Airports near Kongsberg

VDBFagernes Valdres
OSLOslo Gardermoen
TRFOslo Sandefjord

Airlines serving Kongsberg

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kongsberg

Most booked hotels in Kongsberg

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Kongsberg Hostel-Vandrerhjem
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Quality Hotel Grand, Kongsberg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Best Western Plus Gyldenlove Hotell
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Hiring a car in Kongsberg

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Kongsberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.38 and £24.50.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Kongsberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.38 and £24.50.

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