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  1. MS Henrik Ibsen in Løveid
    The Telemark Canal with its beautiful locks starts in Skien and ends in Dalen. Join various day trips or boat trips with accommodation.
  2. Henrik Ibsen's childhood town Skien
    Henrik Ibsen is born in Skien and we have
  3. lady in red dress walks towards the entrance to Sondre Brekke Gård
    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.
  4. Sauna boat "Frank" in Skien
    Skien can offer a wide range of different activities. Here you will find hiking trails, cycle path, fishing opportunities and the welknown
  5. water park i Skien fritidspark
    Skien leisure park is a fantastic facility park with activities for children and adults of all ages!
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Bowling alley at Henrik Ibsen museum Venstøp

The skittle alley at the Henrik Ibsen Museum

The garden at the Henrik Ibsen Museum contains a reconstructed skittle alley.

Mikaels cave in Skien with an opening towards the water

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark - Mikaelshulen

North of Løveid locks in Skien, along the Telemark Canal, lies Mikaelshulen - a mountain cave set in the rockface approx. 30 meters…

Skotfoss trail in Skien

Skotfosstien - cultural trail

The Skotfoss trail is a 3.7 km cultural trail, with start at Løveid locks in Skien.

Vealøs

Vealøs

Vealøs is one of the finest viewpoints in Grenland.

family on the skating rink in Skien leisure park

Ice rink at Skien fritidspark

Skating is a fun outdoor activity for the whole family. The skating rink at Skien leisure park opens at the beginning of November and…

Borgestad Church

Borgestad Church

Borgestad Church at Borgestad in Skien was consecrated of 24 May 1907.

Altenburggården

Altenburggården

The first owner of Altenburggården was probably Johan Altenburg, Henrik Ibsen's grandfather.

Skrehelle - SKIEN

Skrehelle - SKIEN

One of the most scenic views in Grenland.

Folkestien in Skien

Folkestien in Skien

Folkestien in Skien is 6.8 km and provides a signposted trail in the local area.

Telemark Kunstsenter, SKIEN

Telemark Kunstsenter, SKIEN

Telemark Kunstsenter (Telemark Art Senter) is a center of competence for professional artists and crafts in Telemark.

children climbing on "Høyt under Taket" in Skien

Høyt Under Taket Skien

Høyt Under Taket is a unique climbing center with many different climbing activities for all ages and levels - with no requirement for…

Svanstul/Luksefjell recreation Area

Svanstul/Luksefjell recreation Area

The beautiful Svanstul mountains, in the northernmost part of Skien, offers miles of ski slopes for both young and old.

the facade of the cinema ODEON in the center of Skien

SF Kino Skien AS

ODEON Cinema in Skien is located 4-5 minute walk from the town's pedestrian street.

Norges Bank building

Norges Bank building

The Norges Bank building was built close to Skien church.

Hakastein cultural heritage park at Faret i Skien.

Hakastein cultural monuments site

Christian burial grounds, cooking pits and "witches graves".

Passion for Skien - Prinsessegt 1

Passion for Skien - Prinsessegt 1

Painting of a family sitting on the pier, based on an original photo from the Fishing Trawler from 1910. The artist is David Milton…

The Geopark Visitor Centre

The Geopark visitor centre

The Gea Norvegica Geopark visitor center is located at the porcelain factory in Porsgrunn. Here, both children and adults can learn…

father and son in a wheelchair in the swimming pool in Skien leisure park

Accessible activities at Skien fritidspark

Skien leisure park offers various activities that are well adapted for people with varying degrees of disability.

mountain bike trail in "Skien fritidspark" Skien leisure park

Bike activities in Skien leisurepark

The cycle paths at Skien fritidspark are easily accessible and varied, from the very easy to the technically demanding.

Børsesjø nature reserve

Børsesjø Natur Reserve

Børsesjø is a protected nature reserve located at the northern end of Gjerpensdalen in Skien.

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