Attractions

Skien is the main city of Telemark. It boasts an interesting history and is particularly well known as the birthplace of the world-famous playwright Henrik Ibsen. Skien is Norway’s only city with locks at its heart. It marks the start of the Telemark Canal, a vital traffic artery that takes you right to the heart of Telemark. Skien is a city of many faces: not just the canal city but the city of Ibsen, culture and jazz. Here is a selection of what’s on offer.