Krøderbanen
Museum railway along the Krøderfjord between Krøderen and Snarum, where old trains run on summer Sundays and at special events.
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About the museum
The Krøderbanen opened in 1872 as a narrow-gauge railway between Vikersund and Krøderen. When the Bergen Line opened in 1909, the line was converted to standard gauge and run by NSB until it closed in 1985. Since then the Norsk Jernbaneklubb and Stiftelsen Krøderbanen have run the line as a museum railway, and it is now part of Buskerudmuseene.
Krøderen station is protected as a technical heritage site and has kept its installations from the steam era. The station environment is reminiscent of the 1920s, with a kiosk and outdoor café on operating days.
On operating days, trains with old steam and diesel locomotives and carriages run between Krøderen and Kløftefoss or Snarum. The line also has its own events, including the togranmarkering in August, twilight trains, harvest trains, ghost trains in October and a Christmas train on the first Sunday of Advent. Volunteers in the club run and maintain the line.
Highlights
- The railway line along the Krøderfjord
- Krøderen station, protected as a technical heritage site
- Steam and diesel trains on operating days
- Station environment reminiscent of the 1920s
- Ghost trains and Christmas trains
- Kiosk and outdoor café at the station
Permanent exhibition
- Museumsbanen Krøderbanen – Train journeys with historic trains along the Krøderfjord, and the station environment at Krøderen with the locomotive shed.
- Operated by
- Norsk Jernbaneklubb og Stiftelsen Krøderbanen (Buskerudmuseene)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 165 |
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| Reduced | NOK 125Seniors (honnør) |
| Children & teens | NOK 85free up to age 3 · Children aged 4–15 pay the child fare; children aged 0–3 travel free but need their own infant ticket (småbarnsbillett). |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Travellers with an official companion card travel free but must have their own ticket. |
| Families | NOK 380Mini group: two adults and up to three children under 16, return trip Krøderen–Kløftefoss. |
| Krøderen–Kløftefoss, adult, one way | NOK 110 |
| Krøderen–Snarum, adult, return | NOK 240 |
| Krøderen–Snarum, child aged 4–15, return | NOK 120 |
| Krøderen–Snarum, senior (honnør), return | NOK 180 |
| Krøderen–Snarum, mini group, return | NOK 550Two adults and up to three children under 16. |
Prices for 2026 for the trip Krøderen–Kløftefoss return (adult NOK 165, child NOK 85, senior NOK 125); the ticket Krøderen–Snarum costs NOK 240 for an adult return. Tickets are bought in advance via Billetto, and the prices include the booking fee. Remaining seats can be bought at Krøderen station before departure.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Users of manual wheelchairs can travel on some departures but must reserve a space in advance by emailing the club.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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| Family ticket | NOK 380 · Mini group: two adults and up to three children under 16, return trip Krøderen–Kløftefoss. |
- Family tours & workshops
Children aged 0–3 travel free, and the mini-group ticket applies to two adults and up to three children. Ghost trains and Christmas trains are separate events.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking at Krøderen and Vikersund, and also at Sysle, Snarum and Kløftefoss. When the station area in Krøderen is full, you can park north of the locomotive shed or along county road 191 south along the fjord.
Krøderen station is about 105 km from Oslo and 65 km from Drammen; Vikersund station is about 80 km from Oslo.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
On operating days Krøderen station has a kiosk and outdoor café, and Vikersund station has a kiosk before departure. The steam trains have a simpler kiosk carriage. Alcohol is not permitted on the trains.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Well-behaved dogs are welcome at no extra charge, but they should lie quietly on the floor. The club does not recommend bringing a dog to the western show or to Tograndagene. |
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