Buskerud is a traditional region, a former county and a current electoral district in Norway, bordering Akershus, Oslo, Oppland, Sogn og Fjordane, Hordaland, Telemark and Vestfold. The region extends from the Oslofjord and Drammensfjorden in the southeast to Hardangervidda mountain range in the northwest. The county administration was in modern times located in Drammen. Buskerud was merged with Akershus and Østfold into the newly created Viken County on 1 January 2020.
Asker is a district and former municipality in Akershus, Norway. From 2020 it is part of the larger administrative municipality Asker, Viken in Viken county together with the traditional Buskerud districts Røyken and Hurum; Asker proper constitutes the northern fourth of the municipality. Asker is part of the Greater Oslo Region. The administrative centre of the municipality was the town of Asker, which remains the administrative centre of the new larger municipality. The municipality was established as a parish in the middle ages and as a municipality on 1 January 1838.
Drammen is a city and municipality in Viken, Norway. The port and river city of Drammen is centrally located in the eastern and most populated part of Norway. Drammen municipality also includes smaller towns and villages such as Konnerud, Svelvik, Mjøndalen and Skoger.
Røyken is a district and village (bygd) and a former municipality in Buskerud in Viken County, Norway. In 2020 Røyken was merged with the municipalities of Hurum and Asker to form the new Asker Municipality located in the newly formed Viken county. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Midtbygda. The parish of Røken was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838.
Sætre is a village in Asker municipality in Viken county, Norway. Sætre is situated on the western bank of the Inner Oslofjord, approximately 45 kilometers south of Oslo.
Gullaug is an unincorporated village at Lier municipality in Buskerud, Norway.
Båtstø is a small village in Asker, Norway.
Åros is a village in Røyken in Asker municipality in Viken county, Norway. The population of Åros (2005) is about 1 142.
Nærsnes is a village in Røyken in Asker municipality in Viken, Norway. It is located along the Oslofjord between Båtstø and Slemmestad. As of 2003, it is considered a part of the Greater Oslo area.
Hyggen is a small village in Røyken in Asker municipality, Viken county, Norway.
Lieråsen Tunnel is a single-tubed railway tunnel of the Drammen Line situated in Asker, Røyken and Lier in Norway. At a length of 10.723 kilometers (6.663 mi), the double track tunnel is located immediately between Asker Station and Lier Station. It is used for a mix of short- and long-haul passenger trains and freight trains.
Lahelle is a neighborhood and statistical area (grunnkrets) in Sandefjord municipality, Norway. It is the innermost part of the 5 km Lahellefjord. It was formerly spelled Ladhella, which includes the word lada, translating to loading or unloading vessels. The last section, -hella, most likely referred to the flat mountains. Boats were previously constructed at Lahelle, including Verven in Søndre- and Nordre Lahelle. The oldest remaining house at Lahelle is dated to 1853. A shipyard was previously located here and was utilized for repair and construction of sailing ships. The area is now made up of a mixture of homes and vacation homes. There are several piers here along with sandy beaches.
Freberg is a small village and statistical area (grunnkrets) in Sandefjord municipality, Norway.
Solløkka is a residential- and statistical area (grunnkrets) in Sandefjord municipality, Vestfold County, Norway. Solløkka is home to a boat harbor and beach in innermost Lahellefjord. A number of cabins and vacation homes can be found at Solløkka, as well as a campground. It is home to a 70-meter sandy beach. It is known for its many vacation homes and summer cabins. Solløkka Beach is located at the base of the Lahellefjord.
Dagslett is a village in Asker municipality in Viken county, Norway. Located just south of Spikkestad in the west of the municipality, it is a part of the Drammen urban area which stretches into Røyken. The part of the Drammen urban area that stretches into Røyken has a population of 3,114.
Lierstranda is a village in Lier municipality, Norway. Located immediately east of Drammen city along the Drammensfjord, it is a part of the urban area Drammen, which stretches into Lier. The part of the Drammen urban area that stretches into Lier has a population of 4,788.
Lierbyen is the administrative center of Lier municipality in Buskerud county, Norway. The village is situated on the Lierelva River in the valley of Lierdalen which extends from Drammensfjord north toward Sylling near Tyrifjorden. Lierbyen is located about 39 km from Oslo, about 8 km from Drammen off European route E18. Lierbyen is a part of a greater urban area which also encompasses the villages Lier, Reistad and Kjellstad. The urban area has a population of 4,233 (2007).
Tranby is a village in Lier municipality in Viken, Norway. Tranby is located approximately 25 minutes drive southwest of Oslo and 10 minutes drive north of Drammen.
