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Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark Rognstranda

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark Rognstranda

The landscape with the escarpments, "flauane" in Norwegian, is characteristic of the Grenland region, and is a result of at least 250 million years of erosion.

3960 Stathelle

Mikael's cave

Mikael's cave

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

3724 Skien

Gorningen, Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark

Gorningen, Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark

Gorningen, Siljan (Geopark): Explore 10,000 years of history, from early settlement to timber floating. Central to the Gea Norvegica UNESCO Geopark.

3748 Siljan

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark,Skien

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark,Skien

Discover Skien's unique geology! 1.5-billion-year-old bedrock, 450-million-year coral reefs, volcanic lava, and Norway's oldest iron mines.

3724 Skien

Childrens Gea Norvegica Geopark

Childrens Gea Norvegica Geopark

The geopark sites in Bamble municipality are perfect for a nice swim in the summer months, but they have more activities to offer, also for children.

3970 Langesund

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark - Rugtvedt

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark - Rugtvedt

At Rugtvedt in Bamble, a new exciting locality has emerged, a sandy beach that was created about 480 million years ago.

Rugtvedt, 3960 Stathelle

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark, Porsgrunn

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark, Porsgrunn

Explore Porsgrunn’s unique geology! From 1 billion-year-old basement rock to traces of the Oslo Rift and Cambro-Silurian sediments. Visit the Geopark.

Torget 20, 3970 Langesund

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark Steinvika

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark Steinvika

The rocks in Steinvika were created in the earth's antiquity, for approx. 461-451 million years ago, in the latter part of the period called the Ordovician.

3970 Langesund

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark - The Glaser Mine

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark - The Glaser Mine

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

3721 Skien

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark, Siljan

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark, Siljan

Discover Siljan — shaped by ice ages and volcanoes, with Larvikite, Syenite, and stunning glacial landscapes.

3748 Siljan

Christmas Aufguss with Dampmakerne

Christmas Aufguss with Dampmakerne

Enjoy a peaceful pre-Christmas sauna experience where warmth, steam, music, scents, and beautiful nature offer you a pleasant break from the pre-Christmas stress. The award-winning Skogens rom Sauna provides the setting, and the sauna masters at Dampmakerne will fill the room with a wonderful atmosphere.

The Forest Room Sauna

DNT Telemark

DNT Telemark

DNT Telemark offers cabin stays, marked trails, and outdoor tours for all ages. Experience Gaustatoppen, Hardangervidda, and Jomfruland!

Torggata 15, 3717 Skien

Blefjell Mountain

Blefjell Mountain

This hike starts at Nordstul and goes to the highest point on Blefjell Mountain, Bletoppen.
Christmas Party Show with Lena and Ruben

Christmas Party Show with Lena and Ruben

We invite you to an atmospheric Christmas party featuring a large Christmas buffet, Lena & Ruben’s fantastic Christmas show, and a DJ who will keep the party going and the mood lively all evening long!
Dining Experience with Wine Tasting

Dining Experience with Wine Tasting

We invite you to an exclusive evening featuring a menu built around some of our favorite Norwegian ingredients and traditions. Our guest this evening is the Gaia Group, who will be visiting us to present a selection of wines from Piedmont, Italy, and share more about the people, regions, and stories behind the bottles.
Wedding Fair

Wedding Fair

On Saturday, November 7, at 11 a.m., we invite you to an inspiring and romantic wedding fair in our beautiful banquet and wedding venues at Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien!

3 stories

Karjolen Pub

Karjolen Pub

Experience authentic pub vibes at Karjolen Pub in Porsgrunn! Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, quizzes, live music, and board games. Welcome to us!

Sverresgate 19, 3921 Porsgrunn

Notodden Blues Festival

Notodden Blues Festival

Experience Notodden Blues Festival! Norway's top blues event features world-class stars, unique venues, and 40,000 music lovers.

Storgata 1, 3674 Notodden

Afternoon Tea with Tove Taalesen

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

Ballongfararsteinen

Ballongfararsteinen

Have you heard about the balloon flight from Paris that ended up in Seljord? In 1870, the balloon from Paris landed on the southern side of Lifjell, above the Strand farms. Today, there is a hiking trail leading to the landing site. The trail is suitable for all ages!

3840 Seljord

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