Welcome to Skien

3.9

Brekkeparken Kafé

Enjoy culinary delights with panoramic views at Brekkeparken Café in Skien. Delicate coffee, tempting cakes, lunch, dinner, and private events.

Øvregt 41, 3715 Skien

Cafés Families with Children Food & Drink

4.0

Henrik & Kompani

Henrik & Kompani is located at the corner of Skien's Cultural Center, Ibsen House.

Ibsenhuset, Lundegt. 6, 3724 Skien

3.4

Skien fritidspark, cafeteria - Skien

Cafe Aqua can be found in the main building by the water park. Here you will find a selection of tasty hot and cold dishes as well as refreshing beverages.

Moflatveien 38, 3733 Skien

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

Palma Coffee Corner

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

Telemarksgate 6, 3743 Skien

Lykke Café

Lykke Café in Skien offers homemade meals, skilled baristas, cakes, drinks, and a relaxed vibe by the pier with nearby playground and golf options.

Langbrygga 8, 3724 Skien

Blackbird Café

Visit Café Blackbird Skien. Enjoy artisanal sourdough bread, delicious pizza, and coffee by the river. A warm atmosphere for locals and visitors.

Tømmerkaia 36, 3732 Skien

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

Food & Drink Restaurants Romantic Getaways

3.6

Becks Brasserie Skien

Becks Brasserie Skien offers classic dishes, cozy atmosphere, and beautiful river views – perfect for lunch, dinner, or special celebrations.

Langbryggene 6, 3724 Skien

Knuts Grill

Knuts Grill, idyllisk spisested ved vannet med smakfulle grillretter og autentisk italiensk pizza. Sommeren byr på live musikk og aktiviteter ved Kilevannet.

Høydalsvegen 2, 3739 Skien

4.0

Brasseriet Madame Blom

Enjoy culinary diversity at Brasseriet Madame Blom in Skien with seasonal flavors, Norwegian and international fusion.

Kongensgt. 6, 3724 Skien

Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts Ibsen & literature

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

Food & Drink

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

Discover the city of Ibsen

Skien is the birthplace of Henrik Ibsen, and there are plenty of ways to discover his story here. Visit Ibsenstua, join an Ibsen walking tour through the city or catch a performance at Ibsenhuset, the largest cultural venue in Telemark. Brekkeparken also brings Ibsen’s life and literature to life in beautiful surroundings.

Explore Snipetorp, a charming historic neighbourhood and the best-preserved part of Skien from Ibsen’s time. His childhood home at Venstøp is currently being restored and will reopen as a new museum in 2028. Until then, you can follow in Ibsen’s footsteps at several places around the city, either with a guide or on your own using an Ibsen walking guide available from the tourist information office.

In the Footsteps of Ibsen in Skien

Join an exciting walking tour through Henrik Ibsen’s childhood city, Skien, and learn more about the world-renowned playwright’s early years.

Øvregate 32a, 3715 Skien

Cultural Centre Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts Ibsen & literature

Ibsenhuset

Ibsenhuset i Skien er et profesjonelt kultur- og konferansesenter.

Lundegt. 6, 3724 Skien

City

Snipetorp district

Experience old Skien at Snipetorp! Explore well-preserved wooden buildings from the late 1700s, Henrik Ibsen’s family home for 22 years, and the annual Snipetorp Market.

3724 Skien

Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts Ibsen & literature Museums & galleries

4.5

Henrik Ibsen museum

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

Venstøphøgda 74, 3721 Skien

Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts Ibsen & literature Museums & galleries

4.4

Ibsenstua i Brekkeparken

Opplev Henrik Ibsen i Skien! Besøk Ibsenstua i Brekkeparken i perioden fra 2025–2028. Nytt Henrik Ibsen Museum åpner i 2028 på Venstøp.

Øvregate 32, 3715 Skien

Culture Enthusiasts Ibsen & literature

The Ibsen stairs

The Ibsen Staircase is a concrete and granite structure with a bust of Henrik Ibsen. It features 32 steps adorned with quotes from "Peer Gynt".

3732 Skien

Activities – indoors and outdoors

Just outside the city centre, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and explore nature. Take a walk around Hjellevannet lake, or head to Mikaelshulen, a spectacular cave with fascinating history and impressive views.

For more activities, visit Skien fritidspark, where you’ll find everything from a water park and climbing park to outdoor activities throughout the year.

Families with Children Outdoor activities

4.3

Minigolf in Skien fritidspark

Do you want to play minigolf? Skien fritidspark is the place to visit. 18 hole lane and good conditions for a good play.

Moflatveien 38, 3733 Skien

Culture & Heritage Historic sites & UNESCO Outdoor activities Geopark

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

Accessibility Climbing Cycling Hiking Outdoor activities Relaxation & Wellness Saunas & baths Adventure Park

4.3

Skien fritidspark

Skien leisure park is a fantastic facility park with activities for children and adults of all ages!

Moflatveien 38, 3733 Skien

Hiking Outdoor activities Geopark

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

Hiking Outdoor activities

Cultural trail around Hjellevannet

Explore the Cultural Trail "Around Hjellevannet" in Skien. easy walk with history, nature, and the Hakastein cultural park. Perfect for walking and cycling.

3724 Skien

Places to stay in Skien

Skien offers a varied selection of places to stay, from waterfront hotels to centrally located accommodation within easy reach of the city’s attractions. Stay comfortably with plenty to see and do right on your doorstep.

Accommodation Hotel

4.1

Home Hotel Bryggeparken

Home Hotel Bryggeparken is a high quality business hotel with all modern facilities - a perfect choice for the traveller.

Langbryggene 7, 3724 Skien

Accommodation Budget-Friendly Guest Harbour

Accommodation Camping

Gåsodden Camping

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

Fjærekilveien 66, 3729 Skien

Hjellebrygga guest harbor, SKIEN

Hjellebrygga guest harbour in Skien is located right after the Skien lock in the Telemark Canal. Short distance to shopping centres, cafes and restaurants.

Hjellebrygga, 3724 Skien

Accommodation Guest Harbour

Langbryggene guestharbor, Skien

Langbryggene guest harbor in Skien is centrally located by the water fountain in center of Skien.

3724 Skien

Accommodation Guest Harbour

Løveid Lock guest harbor, Skotfoss

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

3720 Skien

Accommodation Accommodation Close to Nature

Valebø brygge

Affordable stay by the Telemark Canal for cyclists, paddlers & hikers. Sleep Box with power, heat & beds for 4. Simple kitchen & outdoor toilet nearby.

Valeveien 20, 3721 Skien

Accommodation Budget-Friendly Camping

RV parking in Skien fritidspark

The RV parking is located in the middle of Skien Fritidspark with a selection of activities such as bathing facilities, outdoor areas and climbing park nearby.

Moflatveien 67, 3733 Skien

Accessibility Accommodation Hotel

3.4

Accommodation in Skien / Hotel fritidsparken

The hotel is located in a peaceful environment where everyone can enjoy the scenery and fresh air just outside the room.

Moflatveien 67, 3733 Skien

Accessibility Accommodation Historic Hotels Hotel

Thon Hotel Høyers

When in Skien, choose the best hospitality by reserving a room at Thon Hotel Høyers, a prominent hotel with advanced facilities. Book a room today!

Kongens gate 6, 3717 Skien