Key Competitive Attractions
Buskerud borders the counties of Akershus, Oslo, Oppland, Sogn og Fjordane, Hordaland, Telemark, and Vestfold, and its administrative centre is Drammen, less than a 10-minute drive from Oslo city centre.
Buskerud County includes the western part of the Oslo fjord and the central mountain plateaus, offering a varied landscape of mountains, coasts, valleys, forests, and Oslo city centre – Norway’s capital. Add to this a plethora of important cultural attractions, such as the Blaavarveverket in Modum and the silver mines in Kongsberg, and it is clear why Buskerud enjoys a flourishing tourism industry.
Other than tourism, the main industries of the region include agricultural activities, wood production, engineering, and hydro-electric power.
The southern part of the county is particularly important in Norway for industry, due to its proximity to the capital city, and is also a significant transport hub for traffic going south toward Stavanger and west toward Bergen.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The County Council’s Regional development strategy focuses on:
- Businesses
- Training
- Development of sites
- Natural resources
The county has developed Establishing Centres to provide free help to start-up businesses:
- Business planning
- Assistance with applications
- Access to engineering equipment
- Expertise and quality assurance
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Follow-up support
