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It has three locks and an elevation of 10.3 m and was blasted through the rock using gunpowder in 1854-60. The canal boats "Victoria" and "Henrik Ibsen" run the canal in during the summerseason.
Here you will also find the Skotfoss trail, which is a 3.7 km long cultural trail. It starts at Løveid locks and goes on in scenic surroundings in woodland and along the river. The trail has a total of 15 illustrated information signs.
Mikaelshulen, or St. Mikael's Cave, is a mountain cave in the steep cliff face on the…
Discover the Bronze Age in Skien. Visit unique rock carvings at Fossum, Løberg, and…
The Henrik Ibsen Museum is closed until 2028 due to extensive renovations.
Discover Skien's unique geology! 1.5-billion-year-old bedrock, 450-million-year coral…
MS Victoria, also known as the Canal Queen sails on lock cruises between Skien and…
Explore Telemark Art Center in Skien! 270 sqm of contemporary art, an art shop, Vault…
Their gallery is in the Cultural Centre called Ibsenhuset, which opened in 1973.
Ibsenhuset is Skien's cultural center and offers a wide selection of concerts and shows…
The Tow boat Erik, was built in 1901. restored and run by volunteers in association Eriks…
Skien lock is part of the first development of the Telemark Canal, Norsjø-Skien Canal,…
Spriten Kunsthall is located on Klosterøya, a few minutes walk from the center of Skien.
Visit Søndre Brekke Estate in Skien! Experience Niels Aall's Empire manor, the "Grey…
Brekkeparken in Skien is a lovely park with beautiful flower beds, and with lots of…
The childrens favorite place to visit, lots of activities.