Just when I thought it couldn’t get more romantic, Carl and I decided to take the zigzag path towards Spiraltoppen, dubbed as “the roof of Drammen”. We took a Friday cruise a couple of days before, and we were supposed to just be relaxing on the couch on Valentine’s, but the weather seemed permitting to enjoy a “spasertur” outside. 😉
On our way, we stopped by the tunnel and fed dozens of birds and a few swans. There’s not much you can do outside on a winter day, but you can never go wrong with bird-feeding.
Spiralen is an underground tunnel consisting of “six spirals over 1650 meters inside the mountain.” It was completed in 1961, and after paying a toll fee allows vehicles to pass through from each direction. What locals and foreign visitors aim for, however, is the top of the mountain — the Spiraltoppen.
Spiraltoppen is about 3-4 kilometers away from the Drammen train station, i.e., if you take the zigzag trail going up. It wan’t very far, and the walk was really fun and enjoyable, not to mention the occasional slip of the foot because of the icy ground.
What I really loved about the “spasertur” was the amazing scenery of the Drammenselva, one of the largest rivers in Norway, the city and the surrounding towns. There are several benches along the way, so you don’t have to worry if you feel like pausing for a while to smell the nature or gaze at the surrounding.
Spiralen Cafe and Restaurant, located on top, serves coffee and meals and a panoramic view of Drammen.
It was a really romantic walk. Wouldn’t spend Hearts’ day in any other way. 😉 Read more about the destination here: http://www.visitnorway.com/listings/spiralen-in-drammen/5346/
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This so goes on my list of places to see and things to do! It’s amazing! Yes, I love mountains:D And it’s nice that you did it all for Valentine’s Day:)
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Nice to have a wonderful walk with your partner, HHWW..hehehehe…for a change.
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What a nive place to go. I was at airport almost the entire day during Valentine’s Day. Luckily still managed to have a dinner with dearest~
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It’s a great tour via your blog. You are fortunate to have a wonderful partner.
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Outdoor activities on Valentine’s day sounds more like fun than the usual boring movies or candlelight dinners.
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wow! The place is so beautiful and your trip story sounds so romantic.A memory created.
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Wow! This is really romantic and meaningful walk for both of you. I like this way, much simple and bonding together.
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This is definitely romantic indeed… Thanks for letting me know about the place. I hope to visit Norway soon. Hope to visit this place too…
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It is really very nice to walk in this kind of fresh air and fresh weather. It really looks pleasant and delightful, especially with the one you love with you. – Fred
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Beautiful pictures! Looks like you guys had an awesome time. Thanks for sharing I’ve never heard of this place before. Nice to learn a new spot and add a must visit to my list. lol
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Beautiful pictures!! The tunnel inside the mountain sounds so cool. I loved driving in those types of tunnels when I would go on road trips! Great post.
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SNOW! I’m so envious cuz I’ve never seen snow yet~ One day, I hope to see it with my loved one!
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Indeed, this place is so romantic. Glad that you could spend your Valentine’s this way. Beautiful photos!
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Thank you! 🙂
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I think I would love to try to explore the place with the cooler environment. The place looks great and refreshing.
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It looks beautiful there. My daughter would have loved to see those birds and swans. She just loves seeing birds. Great place for a nice nature walk.
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What a gorgeous and breathtaking place it looks and way far from the busy life.
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Argh, I miss being around snow! I think my husband and I would enjoy walking around there too.
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The place looks like a good place for walking. The birds and the snow covered ground add to the romantic atmosphere of the place. Love it!
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This makes me desperately the miss the cold. The views are just so captivating! 😀
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The views are lovely and the location of the restaurant is so wonderful. I love the rustic and homey interior look. -Claire Algarme
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What an awesome view! Spiraltoppen looks interesting. Do many people know about it or is it like a secret place with a great romantic ambiance?
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Aren’t you glad you decided to take a walk and just enjoy nature? Gosh, it’s so beautiful where you are! I could definitely see why it’s romantic! It’s good to know that you had a pretty relaxing and quiet Valentine’s Day! Away from the flock of couples trying to celebrate it, lol.
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Thanks, Elizabeth! Actually, it wasn’t really very quiet, as the Norwegians also celebrated MOthers’ Day that Sunday. 🙂 Cheers!
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this place looks so cool. i wanna visit is sometime
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You should! 🙂
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