Daytrip: Dalen – Ulefoss – Dalen
Embark on an unforgettable journey perfect for those based in Dalen or the upper parts of Telemark!
As you make your way to Ulefoss, be prepared to be amazed by the fjord-like landscape, featuring steep hillsides and the deep lakes. Along the route, you'll encounter narrow waterways and impressive locks, marveling at the engineering feats that characterize this historic region.
Travel Route:
- Kl. 07.40 / 08.30 attendance at Lastein pier.
- Kl. 08.00 departure with M/S Victoria / kl. 08.50 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen from Lastein pier.
- Kl. 15.20 arrival at Ulefoss locks.
- Kl. 15.47 departure with bus from Ulefoss locks with Vy bus, line R1.
- Kl. 16.43 arrival Seljord bus station.
- Kl. 16.50 departure with bus from Seljord bus station with Haukeliekspressen, line NW 180.
- Kl. 17.40 arrival Åmot Vinje kro.
- Kl. 17.45 departure with bus from Åmot Vinje kro with Vy local bus, line 142.
- Kl. 18.15 arrival Dalen Hotel.
PS! On Saturdays there are only one change of bus, which is in Seljord.
It’s Vy local bus, line 142, that drives from Seljord to Dalen kl. 16.50.
Practical information during the canal cruise:
Parking:
You can park your car free of charge at Lastein pier, approximately 100 meters from the pier.
Follow the signs. There is no need for parking permit.
Meals on board:
There is a restaurant on board.
It is possible to prebook breakfast and lunch with your tickets.
You can also order food directly at the boat from their menu without prebooking.
If you book tickets for 10 persons or more, we recommend that you prebook meals on board.
It is not possible to book a table for the entire journey, and you can’t bring your own food.
Travel on Mondays:
On Mondays the boats turn in Lunde.
This means that M/S Victoria sails from Skien to Lunde and returns to Skien.
And M/S Henrik Ibsen sails from Dalen to Lunde and returns to Dalen.
If you wish to sail on Mondays, we ask you to contact us book this trip manually.
Bus:
The bus from Ulefoss locks leaves from the bus stop about 100 meters from the locks.
It is located right next to the yellow house by the road.
There are two bus changes along the way; in Seljord and in Åmot.
The buses are corresponding and will wait for each other.
Booking and payment:
Rate:
Adults from 16 years: From NOK 1377,- to NOK 1540,- per adult.
Children 4-15 years: From NOK 361,- per child.
Children 0-3 years: Free of charge
The rate for this package can vary when it comes to your choice of date.
Please select date of choice to see the package rate.
PS! These are rates for online bookings.
Fee for bookings made over phone or email is NOK 80,- per person.
Periods 2024:
19. May – 8. September: Daily
Booking:
Due to high demand, we recommend that you order in advance.
Do not wait until the day before.
Payment:
All reservations must be paid in full when booking.
This package includes:
-Canal ticket Dalen-Ulefoss
-Bus ticket Ulefoss-Seljord
-Bus ticket Seljord-Åmot
-Bus ticket Åmot-Dalen