Things to Do
- The Telemark Canal with its beautiful locks starts in Skien and ends in Dalen. Join various day trips or boat trips with accommodation.
- Skien is the capital of Telemark county. The city has an exciting history and is particularly known as the birthplace of the world-renowned playwright Henrik Ibsen.
- Skien leisure park is a fantastic facility park with activities for children and adults of all ages!
- Skien can offer a wide range of different activities. Here you will find hiking trails, cycle path, fishing opportunities and the welknown
Other things to do in the area
Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark - The Glaser Mine
The Glaser Mine in Skien is the earliest dated iron mine in Norway, completed in 1543.
Altenburggården
The first owner of Altenburggården was probably Johan Altenburg, Henrik Ibsen's grandfather.
Canoe hire at Knuts Grill
How about a paddling trip on lake Kilevannet? Now you can rent a canoe from Knuts Grill for NOK 400. Paddle and life vest included.