Skien Touristinformation

The Touristinformation in Skien is located in The Service senter in the middle of the town.

About

The Skien Tourist Office is located in the Service Center in Skien municipality, 2 floor at Kaffehuset, Henrik Ibsensgate 2.

Here you get guidance and information about Skien's attractions and sights, as well as the area Grenland and Telemark. Here you can also buy Ibsen items and other gift items.

Contact the tourist office on telephone 35 90 55 20 or by email: [email protected]

The office is open Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm (summer from 9 am – 3 pm)

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Location

Henrik Ibsensgate 2, 3732 Skien

Openings

Servicesenteret Skien Kommune

1. jan. 2026 - 31. des. 2026

mandag: 09:00 - 15:00
tirsdag: 09:00 - 15:00
onsdag: 09:00 - 15:00
torsdag: 09:00 - 15:00
fredag: 09:00 - 15:00

Practical information

Servicesenteret Skien Kommune

Tourist information
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Henrik Ibsensgate 2, 3732 Skien

59.58188095567466, 8.535365846655854

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Music

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Bamble Brass 90 år - jubileumskonsert

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Norske huleboere med Thor Gotaas

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Strikkekveld på Skjærgården - torsdag 05.november

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Kunnskap på storskjerm: De to verdenskrigene

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"En Showgirls bekjennelse" med Guri Schanke – 12. november på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

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Daniel Kvammen - Croftholmen

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Damer i Blues (trio) - Rita Engedalen & Margit Bakken, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Tordenskjolds gate 2, 3970 Langesund

Shopping

Skien by

Skien By is an association for business and property owners in the center of Skien, and aims to encourage people to use the center of Skien more actively!

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Families with Children Food & Drink Restaurants

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O`Learys

O’Learys Skien: The top sports bar for bowling, shuffleboard, and great food. Watch live sports and enjoy a real American vibe. Book your table today!

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Food & Drink Restaurants Romantic Getaways

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Brasseriet Madame Blom

Enjoy culinary diversity at Brasseriet Madame Blom in Skien with seasonal flavors, Norwegian and international fusion.

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Accessibility Accommodation Historic Hotels Hotel

Thon Hotel Høyers

When in Skien, choose the best hospitality by reserving a room at Thon Hotel Høyers, a prominent hotel with advanced facilities. Book a room today!

Kongens gate 6, 3717 Skien

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Accommodation Guest Harbour

Langbryggene guestharbor, Skien

Langbryggene guest harbor in Skien is centrally located by the water fountain in center of Skien.

3724 Skien

Hotel Restaurants Romantic Getaways

Afternoon Tea with Tove Taalesen

Afternoon Tea with Royal Family Expert Tove Taalesen On Saturday, November 7, at 2:00 p.m., she will visit Thon Hotel Høyers to share the history of Afternoon Tea. This is far more than just tea and pastries. The tradition originated in Great Britain in the 1800s and also tells a story of the royal family, the aristocracy, social life, and social etiquette.

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Budget-Friendly Families with Children Playground

Playground in Bryggeparken

Visit Bryggeparken playground in Skien! A modern family playground featuring safe rubber surfacing, climbing structures, and a scenic location.

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Culture Enthusiasts Ibsen & literature

The Ibsen stairs

The Ibsen Staircase is a concrete and granite structure with a bust of Henrik Ibsen. It features 32 steps adorned with quotes from "Peer Gynt".

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City

Snipetorp district

Experience old Skien at Snipetorp! Explore well-preserved wooden buildings from the late 1700s, Henrik Ibsen’s family home for 22 years, and the annual Snipetorp Market.

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Hiking Outdoor activities

Cultural trail around Hjellevannet

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Food & Drink Restaurants

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Strøm mat og bar

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Cafés Food & Drink

Lykke Café

Lykke Café in Skien offers homemade meals, skilled baristas, cakes, drinks, and a relaxed vibe by the pier with nearby playground and golf options.

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Accommodation Budget-Friendly Guest Harbour

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Culture & Heritage Scenic canal cruise Spring Summer

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The Telemark Canal

The Telemark Canal with its beautiful locks starts in Skien and ends in Dalen. Join various day trips or boat trips with accommodation.

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Food & Drink Restaurants

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Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts Museums & galleries Seniors and Groups

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Søndre Brekke Estate, Telemark Museum

Visit Søndre Brekke Estate in Skien! Experience Niels Aall's Empire manor, the "Grey Lady" ghost myth, 14 historic buildings, and tulips.

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Skien Touristinformation

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Location

Openings

Practical information

Nearby events

Brødrene Løvehjerte

Samtale om krim med Myriam Bjerkli

Bamble Brass 90 år - jubileumskonsert

Norske huleboere med Thor Gotaas

Strikkekveld på Skjærgården - torsdag 05.november

Kunnskap på storskjerm: De to verdenskrigene

"En Showgirls bekjennelse" med Guri Schanke – 12. november på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Den langsomme tryggheten

Tradisjonelt julebord på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Teater: Askeladden og de gode hjelperne

Familiejulebord på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Storbritannia på 45 minutter

Julehefteverksted

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Da imperiet falt - en historisk reise gjennom Østerrike

Daniel Kvammen - Croftholmen

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Det delte Tyskland

Barnas Jul med Erik & Kalle - 29.desember på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

SkamløS, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Heigh Chief, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Damer i Blues (trio) - Rita Engedalen & Margit Bakken, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Nearby activities

Skien by

O`Learys

Brasseriet Madame Blom

Thon Hotel Høyers

Langbryggene guestharbor, Skien

Afternoon Tea with Tove Taalesen

Playground in Bryggeparken

The Ibsen stairs

Snipetorp district

Cultural trail around Hjellevannet

Strøm mat og bar

Lykke Café

Skien Dalen Skipsselskap AS - M/S Victoria

Sykkelbryggeriet

Grand Delikatesse

Indoor Golf Skien

Hjellebrygga guest harbor, SKIEN

The Telemark Canal

Dattebayo Skien

Søndre Brekke Estate, Telemark Museum