Skotfoss Church

Explore the Skotfosstien Trail, a 3.7 km cultural path in Skien, Norway. Discover local history, locks, and nature just 6 km from Skien city center.

Løveid guest harbor in the district of Skotfoss in Skien has 7 waiting places with showers and toilets.

Gamle Union Brug Antikk has 1700 square meters of old treasures and antiquities from Norway and throughout Europe.

Gåsodden Swimming Area in Skien. Popular, child-friendly sandy beach on Lake Norsjø. Features a swimming raft and outhouse. Just 3 min. from Rv36.

The campsite is idyllically located by the water Norsjø in Skien. Cabins and pitches for tents, motorhomes and caravans.

Palma Kaffehjørnet in Skien city centre: Your unique interior shop & café. Enjoy homemade soups, quality coffee, and find unique gifts. A cozy retreat!

Glasergruva Mine (1543): Norway's oldest datable iron mine in Skien. Discover the history behind Fossum Ironworks & this protected monument.

Mikaelshulen, or St. Mikael's Cave, is a mountain cave in the steep cliff face on the eastern side of Norsjø in Skien.

Visit Brekka Gård near Skien – a charming family farm with animals and fun activities, open daily through August 3rd.

Discover the Bronze Age in Skien. Visit unique rock carvings at Fossum, Løberg, and Bergheim, with 2800-year-old symbols of ships and sun signs.

Skydive with one of Norway’s most experienced clubs. Over 50 years of safety and thrills. Tandem jumps and skydiving courses available in beautiful Telemark.

North of Løveid locks in Skien, along the Telemark Canal, lies Mikaelshulen - a mountain cave set in the rockface approx. 30 meters above the water surface.

Explore the Iron Age Farm at Århus, Skien. See a reconstructed longhouse, forge, and wagon house, and discover unique Iron Age history.

Explore the Århus Cultural Path in Skien. A 4.5 km historic walk for the whole family, from Århus Farm to Fossum Ironworks.

The Henrik Ibsen Museum is closed until 2028 due to extensive renovations.

Explore paddling on the Falkum River! A 5.2 km scenic canoe trip from Fossum to Lake Hjellevannet in Skien. Spot beavers, nature & more. Read here!

Bliva Bathing Spot is a family-friendly river swimming by Bøelva with shallow water, sandy area, picnic spots, and hiking. Great for bathing & salmon fishing!

2-day cycling holiday from Porsgrunn to Luksefjell & Buskerud. Explore gravel roads, Årholtstua cabin, and Børsesjø nature reserve for birdwatching.

Explore Hakastein Cultural Heritage Park in Skien. See remains of Norway's oldest church and Christian graves from the Viking Age.

Join Juninatt on June 12, 2027, at Lundedalen in Skien! Enjoy an outdoor music festival with live concerts, Silent Disco, and great food.