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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…
Visit the Henrik Ibsen museum in Skien and experience the playwright's childhood home as…
MS Victoria, also known as the Canal Queen sails on lock cruises between Skien and…
Skien has an exceptional geological diversity. A tour across the Skien-Gjerpendalen…
Telemark Kunstsenter (Telemark Art Senter) is a center of competence for professional…
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.
The main building, Søndre Brekke Manison at Brekkeparken, is truly magnificent and has…
Brekkeparken in Skien is a lovely park with beautiful flower beds, and with lots of…
The childrens favorite place to visit, lots of activities.