Etablererprøven (Restaurant operator exam) and Kunnskapsprøven (Alcohol law exam) in Drammen

Planning to open a food service establishment or serve alcohol in Drammen? Here is what you need to know.

The exam in Drammen – at a glance

Price: 400 kr per attempt
Venue: Innbyggertorget, Drammen City Hall
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 09.00–15.00, Thursday 10.00–15.00.
Registration: Online registration form on the municipality’s exam page.
Payment: The municipality provides payment information when you register.
What to bring: Valid photo ID (passport, driving licence or bank card with a photo). The appendix to the study material for Etablererprøven (Restaurant operator exam) is available to borrow at the exam venue.
Contact: Innbyggertorget: 32 04 00 00
Special arrangements: If you have reading and writing difficulties, the exam can be read aloud to you. Let them know when registering and bring a medical certificate.

Source: Drammen kommune: Etablererprøve (Restaurant operator exam). Checked October 2026. The municipality may change prices and times.

1Find out which exam you need: Etablererprøven (Restaurant operator exam) for the general manager of a food and drink establishment, and Kunnskapsprøven (Alcohol law exam) for the styrer and stedfortreder for a skjenkebevilling.
2Practise until you pass our mock exam several times in a row.
3Register for the exam with Drammen kommune, and check the fee, waiting time and what you need to bring.
4Read Drammen kommune's local rules for serving alcohol before applying for a licence—they may be stricter than the national rules.

Fees, dates and local rules change. Always check the municipality’s own website before registering.

Study the syllabus, practise and take a practice exam—in your own language.