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Afternoon Tea at Historic Straand Hotel

A delicious tradition with roots back to 1840. Enjoy finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and sweet delicacies with tea, served in our historic lounges from 1864 or in the apple garden at Straand Hotel in Vrådal.

Straand Hotel AS, Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Quality Hotel Skjærgården restaurant

At the hotel's restaurant you can enjoy food and drink with a great view towards the sea.

Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund

Gamle Polet Game Bar

Visit Gamle Polet Spillbar in Porsgrunn! Karaoke, shuffleboard, darts, and billiards. The best afterwork every Friday. Join us for great vibes today!

Storgata 137, 3915 Porsgrunn

Hotel Restaurants Romantic Getaways

4.7

Café Gildehallen

Experience authentic Norwegian home cooking and atmosphere at café Gildehallen at Tuddal Høyfjellshotell. A unique cafe for all occasions.

Hotellvegen 100, 3697 Tuddal

Afternoon Tea with Tove Taalesen

Afternoon Tea with Royal Family Expert Tove Taalesen On Saturday, November 7, at 2:00 p.m., she will visit Thon Hotel Høyers to share the history of Afternoon Tea. This is far more than just tea and pastries. The tradition originated in Great Britain in the 1800s and also tells a story of the royal family, the aristocracy, social life, and social etiquette.

Thon Hotel Høyers

Christmas Dinner with Jørn Hoel — Lutefisk for Modern Tastes

A Christmas dinner evening with Norwegian music legend Jørn Hoel — food, music, and warm stories in the historic rooms of Straand Hotel.

Christmas Dinner and Stand-Up with Ole Soo, Odd Magnus, and Henrik Overaa Bjørnson

Guaranteed laughs — three of Norway's funniest comedians on stage, paired with a delicious Christmas buffet in historic surroundings.

Food & Drink Music

Christmas Dinner and Concert with E-76

Close out the Christmas season with live music, great food, and festive atmosphere in historic surroundings

Food & Drink Restaurants Romantic Getaways

Afternoon Tea at Jonas B. Gundersen

Enjoy a classic Afternoon Tea experience at Jonas B. Gundersen, inspired by an English tradition dating back to the 19th century. This elegant afternoon is perfect for couples, friends, or a small celebration, served in the beautiful Palmehaven.

Jonas B. Gundersen – Palmehaven, Porsgrunn

Food & Drink Romantic Getaways

Valentine's dinner at Straand Hotel

Welcome to an unforgettable evening where love takes center stage. Let the stress of everyday life melt away as you enjoy an exquisite three-course dinner together — just the two of you.

Straand Hotel AS, Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Tex-Mex/Pizza Buffet at Austbø Hotel in Rauland

Enjoy our popular and flavorful Tex-Mex and Pizza Buffet every Friday at Austbø Hotel. The buffet offers a varied selection of delicious dishes that are sure to satisfy every palate.

Austbø Hotell, N-3864 Rauland

Food & Drink Winter

Trapper’s Cabin Dinner in Vrådal - A winter experience

Enjoy a cozy winter evening at Trapper’s Cabin near Straand Hotel in Vrådal, where you’ll be served a warm game stew and drinks in a traditional, intimate setting.

Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal (meet up in the reception of the hotel)

Food & Drink Restaurants Winter

Winter Fondue Evening at Straand Hotel in Vrådal

Enjoy a cozy winter fondue experience at Straand Hotel in Vrådal. A warm, social dinner perfect for families and friends after a day outdoors.

Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Food & Drink Local Food & Producers Shopping

Holm Landhandel

Holm Landhandel offers local products and a café. It is open at weekends from May to August with the possibility of group visits outside opening hours.

Holmsvegen 102, 3690 Hjartdal

Cafés Food & Drink Summer

Straand Summerland Bar

Straand Summerland summer café is located on the lakeside in Vrådal. In addition to the café you will find a playground, a beach, boat rental and beach volleyball.

Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Cafés Food & Drink

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

Food & Drink Local Food & Producers Activities Shopping

Nordre Ramberg Farm

Visit Nordre Ramberg farm for locally produced food, flowers and workshops all year round. Enjoy the peace, nature and a farm shop with local organic products.

Tinnegrendvegen 217, 3683 Notodden

Cafés Food & Drink

Vierli Cafeteria

At Vierli Kafeteria you get dinner dishes, fast food, cakes and hot and cold drinks.

3864 Rauland

Cafés Food & Drink Tourist Information

Kviteseid Brygge/Tourist Information Office

Kviteseid Brygge/ Tourist Information Office. Open during summer season.

Kviteseidbyen, 3850 Kviteseid

Food & Drink Local Food & Producers

Fruitvillage

The Fruitvillage at Gvarv is Norways´s capital of appleproduction. Experience the aroma of fruit and brewery products. Bakery, farmshops and accomodation.

3810 Gvarv

Relaxation & Wellness Romantic Getaways Saunas & baths Wellness Enthusiasts

Damp Sauna "Melvin"

The floating sauna, Melvin, in Porsgrunn. Luxurious sauna with hot shower, refrigerator, dressing room and stereo. Accommodates 15 people.

3915 Porsgrunn

2.5

Dattebayo Down Town

Dattebayo is an authentic Japanese concept. The word Dattebayo means "Believe it" in Japanese. The food is based on street food from Japan.

Kulltangvegen 70, 3921 Porsgrunn

Restaurants Romantic Getaways

2.5

Dattebayo Down Town

Dattebayo is an authentic Japanese concept. The word Dattebayo means "Believe it" in Japanese. The food is based on street food from Japan.

Kulltangvegen 70, 3921 Porsgrunn

4.8

Restaurant Merci

Enjoy French-inspired cuisine at Merci along the river at Bratsberg Brygge, Porsgrunn. Classic dishes, fresh Norwegian produce & outdoor seating.

Ferjegt. 5, 3921 Porsgrunn

Culture & Heritage Museums & galleries

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 more about the natural history of our planet.

Gamle Rådhus, 3970 Langesund

Food & Drink Restaurants Romantic Getaways

Afternoon Tea at Jonas B. Gundersen

Jonas B. Gundersen – Palmehaven, Porsgrunn

Accommodation Guest Harbour

Down Town Guest Harbor

The docks are very attractive because they are situated to one of the largest shopping centers in Norway.

3929 Porsgrunn

Cafés Food & Drink Restaurants

3.3

Jonas B. Gundersen

Jonas B. Gundersen in Porsgrunn – Enjoy Italian-inspired dishes in a cozy atmosphere by the river promenade. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or celebrations!

Friisebrygga 2, 3921 Porsgrunn

Culture & Heritage Historic sites & UNESCO Outdoor activities Geopark

Gea Norvegica Unesco Global Geopark, Porsgrunn

Explore Porsgrunn’s unique geology! From 1 billion-year-old basement rock to traces of the Oslo Rift and Cambro-Silurian sediments. Visit the Geopark.

Porselensvegen 6a, 3920 Porsgrunn

Culture & Heritage

Historical garden, Porsgrunn town museum

A hidden pearl right in the center at Porsgrunn City Museum.

Kulltangveien 59, 3933 Porsgrunn

Culture & Heritage Families with Children Museums & galleries

The Porcelain Museum for children

Visit the Porcelain Museum in Porsgrunn with kids! Explore 130 years of porcelain history, enjoy figure hunts, and paint your own mug in the workshop.

Porslensvegen 6b, 3920 Porsgrunn

Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts Museums & galleries Seniors and Groups

One-Day Ticket to the Porcelain Museum - Telemark Museum

Discover over 135 years of porcelain history in Porsgrunn. Visit the exhibition next to Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik and see how the classic blue-and-white pattern is still hand-painted. Learn about industrial heritage, Norwegian design, and craftsmanship.

Porselensvegen 6b, 3920 Porsgrunn

Accommodation Budget-Friendly Camping

3.3

Øya Spiseri

Italian food delight and riverside views in the heart of Porsgrunn – Øya offers pizza, small plates, and atmosphere all year round

Friisebrygga 23, 3921 Porsgrunn

Motorhome parking in the center of Porsgrunn

Mobile home parking in Porsgrunn by Vestre church with 6 charging places for electricity. Parking fee up to NOK. NOK 30 per day.

Gunder Solvesens veg, 3915 Porsgrunn

Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts

Unique design products at the Porcelain Museum

The Porcelain Museum in Porsgrunn has a wonderful selection of designer goods.

Porselensveien 6, 3920 Porsgrunn

Shopping

4.0

Porsgrunds Porcelain Factory - factory outlet

Norway's only porcelain factory, Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory, is located in Porsgrunn and is known for high quality and innovative design. Visit the factory outlet and make a great purchase.

Porselensv 12, 3921 Porsgrunn

The Porcelain Museum

Visit the Porcelain Museum in Porsgrunn. Discover 130 years of Norwegian porcelain history, guided factory tours, family activities, and unique gifts.

Porselensveien 6, 3920 Porsgrunn

Architecture & Churches Culture & Heritage

Østre Porsgrunn Church

The new church in Porsgrunn, Østre Porsgrunn church, is an architectural gem and has become Porsgrunn's new landmark.

Kirkebakken 26, 3921 Porsgrunn

Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts Museums & galleries

4.0

The ‘straw painters’ at Porsgrund Porcelain Factory

At Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory, you can see how porcelain painters decorate porcelain, including the world-famous straw pattern.

Porselensveien 12, 3920 Porsgrunn

Culture & Heritage Families with Children Museums & galleries

DuVerden Maritime Museum & Science Centre – Porsgrunn

Explore real science, technology and maritime history at DuVerden in Porsgrunn. With interactive exhibits on climate, energy, logistics, safety and shipping heritage, it offers hands-on learning for kids and families.

Tollbugata 23, 3933 Porsgrunn