Sykkelbryggeriet

Afternoon Tea at Historic Straand Hotel

A delicious tradition with roots back to 1840. Enjoy finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and sweet delicacies with tea, served in our historic lounges from 1864 or in the apple garden at Straand Hotel in Vrådal.

Straand Hotel AS, Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Quality Hotel Skjærgården restaurant

At the hotel's restaurant you can enjoy food and drink with a great view towards the sea.

Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund

Gamle Polet Game Bar

Visit Gamle Polet Spillbar in Porsgrunn! Karaoke, shuffleboard, darts, and billiards. The best afterwork every Friday. Join us for great vibes today!

Storgata 137, 3915 Porsgrunn

Hotel Restaurants Romantic Getaways

4.7

Café Gildehallen

Experience authentic Norwegian home cooking and atmosphere at café Gildehallen at Tuddal Høyfjellshotell. A unique cafe for all occasions.

Hotellvegen 100, 3697 Tuddal

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.

Thon Hotel Høyers

Food & Drink Music

Christmas Dinner and Concert with E-76

Close out the Christmas season with live music, great food, and festive atmosphere in historic surroundings

Christmas Dinner with Jørn Hoel — Lutefisk for Modern Tastes

A Christmas dinner evening with Norwegian music legend Jørn Hoel — food, music, and warm stories in the historic rooms of Straand Hotel.

Christmas Dinner and Stand-Up with Ole Soo, Odd Magnus, and Henrik Overaa Bjørnson

Guaranteed laughs — three of Norway's funniest comedians on stage, paired with a delicious Christmas buffet in historic surroundings.

Food & Drink Romantic Getaways

Valentine's dinner at Straand Hotel

Welcome to an unforgettable evening where love takes center stage. Let the stress of everyday life melt away as you enjoy an exquisite three-course dinner together — just the two of you.

Straand Hotel AS, Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Food & Drink Restaurants Romantic Getaways

Afternoon Tea at Jonas B. Gundersen

Enjoy a classic Afternoon Tea experience at Jonas B. Gundersen, inspired by an English tradition dating back to the 19th century. This elegant afternoon is perfect for couples, friends, or a small celebration, served in the beautiful Palmehaven.

Jonas B. Gundersen – Palmehaven, Porsgrunn

Tex-Mex/Pizza Buffet at Austbø Hotel in Rauland

Enjoy our popular and flavorful Tex-Mex and Pizza Buffet every Friday at Austbø Hotel. The buffet offers a varied selection of delicious dishes that are sure to satisfy every palate.

Austbø Hotell, N-3864 Rauland

Food & Drink Winter

Trapper’s Cabin Dinner in Vrådal - A winter experience

Enjoy a cozy winter evening at Trapper’s Cabin near Straand Hotel in Vrådal, where you’ll be served a warm game stew and drinks in a traditional, intimate setting.

Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal (meet up in the reception of the hotel)

Food & Drink Restaurants Winter

Winter Fondue Evening at Straand Hotel in Vrådal

Enjoy a cozy winter fondue experience at Straand Hotel in Vrådal. A warm, social dinner perfect for families and friends after a day outdoors.

Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Food & Drink Local Food & Producers Shopping

Holm Landhandel

Holm Landhandel offers local products and a café. It is open at weekends from May to August with the possibility of group visits outside opening hours.

Holmsvegen 102, 3690 Hjartdal

Cafés Food & Drink Summer

Straand Summerland Bar

Straand Summerland summer café is located on the lakeside in Vrådal. In addition to the café you will find a playground, a beach, boat rental and beach volleyball.

Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Cafés Food & Drink

Coffee distillery and coffee bar Farstad & Co.

Farstad & Co is Skien's only coffee roastery with its own café, where you can enjoy locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and meals for breakfast and lunch.

Kverndalsgata 8, 3717 Skien

Food & Drink Local Food & Producers Activities Shopping

Nordre Ramberg Farm

Visit Nordre Ramberg farm for locally produced food, flowers and workshops all year round. Enjoy the peace, nature and a farm shop with local organic products.

Tinnegrendvegen 217, 3683 Notodden

Cafés Food & Drink Tourist Information

Kviteseid Brygge/Tourist Information Office

Kviteseid Brygge/ Tourist Information Office. Open during summer season.

Kviteseidbyen, 3850 Kviteseid

Cafés Food & Drink

Vierli Cafeteria

At Vierli Kafeteria you get dinner dishes, fast food, cakes and hot and cold drinks.

3864 Rauland

Food & Drink Local Food & Producers

Fruitvillage

The Fruitvillage at Gvarv is Norways´s capital of appleproduction. Experience the aroma of fruit and brewery products. Bakery, farmshops and accomodation.

3810 Gvarv

Grand Delikatesse

Grand Delikatesse in Skien offers Mediterranean delicacies, fresh sourdough bread, handmade marzipan, chocolate, and tasting events.

Nedre Hjellegate 1, 3734 Skien

Lundetangen Pub

Your cozy local pub in Skien! A meeting place with soul, warmth, and a great atmosphere. Enjoy our outdoor seating area with blankets and heating lamps.

Telemarksgata 22, 3724 Skien

3.7

Strøm mat og bar

Strøm mat & bar is a trendy restaurant and food bar centrally and beautifully located at the river Hjellevannet in Skien.

Nedre Hjellegt. 11, 3724 Skien

Outdoor activities Seniors and Groups

4.0

Dattebayo Skien

Dattebayo is an authentic Japanese concept. The word Dattebayo means "Believe it" in Japanese. The food is based on street food from Japan.

Tømmerkaia 29, 3732 Skien

Indoor Golf Skien

Indoor golf in Skien city centre! Rent premium golf simulators for games, practice, and fun. Perfect for golfers, groups of friends & families.

Skistredet 10, 3724 Skien

Culture & Heritage Scenic canal cruise Spring Summer

4.6

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.

Hjellebrygge, 3706 Skien