Tourist Information for Grenland

Do you need information about the Grenland area or Telemark, contact us and we will help you.

About

Visit Telemark, Grenland department, is responsible for tourist information in Skien, Porsgrunn and Bamble.

At the Service Center's tourist information in Skien (Henrik Ibsensgate 2) you will meet some of the people who know Skien the best. Here you get personal guidance and information about the city's many attractions and sights.

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday at 09 am – 3 pm

For inquiries per phone
Call +47 35 90 000 20 Mon – Friday at 8:30 am – 4 pm

info@visitgrenland.no

Location

3732 Skien

Openings

Skien tourist information

2. jan. 2026 - 31. des. 2026

mandag: 08:30 - 16:00
tirsdag: 08:30 - 16:00
onsdag: 08:30 - 16:00
torsdag: 08:30 - 16:00
fredag: 08:30 - 16:00

Practical information

Tourist information
Destination office

3732 Skien

59.58188095567466, 8.535365846655854

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Nearby events

22OKT

24OKT

Brødrene Løvehjerte

Hollenderigata 15, 3732 Skien

22OKT

Samtale om krim med Myriam Bjerkli

Krabberødstrand 14, 3960 Stathelle

Music

31OKT

Bamble Brass 90 år - jubileumskonsert

Tønderveien 10A, 3960 Stathelle

5NOV

Norske huleboere med Thor Gotaas

Krabberødstrand 14, 3960 Stathelle

5NOV

Strikkekveld på Skjærgården - torsdag 05.november

Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund

12NOV

Kunnskap på storskjerm: De to verdenskrigene

Krabberødstrand 14, 3960 Stathelle

12NOV

"En Showgirls bekjennelse" med Guri Schanke – 12. november på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund

19NOV

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Den langsomme tryggheten

Krabberødstrand 14, 3960 Stathelle

20NOV

5DES

Tradisjonelt julebord på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund

21NOV

Teater: Askeladden og de gode hjelperne

Krabberødstrand 14, 3960 Stathelle

22NOV

13DES

Familiejulebord på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund

26NOV

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Storbritannia på 45 minutter

Krabberødstrand14, 3960 Stathelle

5DES

Julehefteverksted

Krabberødstrand 14, 3960 Stathelle

10DES

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Da imperiet falt - en historisk reise gjennom Østerrike

Krabberødstrand 14, 3960 Stathelle

16DES

Daniel Kvammen - Croftholmen

Tostrups vei 9, 3960 Stathelle, Norge, 3960 Stathelle

17DES

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Det delte Tyskland

Krabberødstrand 14, 3960 Stathelle

29DES

Barnas Jul med Erik & Kalle - 29.desember på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund

23JAN

SkamløS, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Tordenskjolds gate 2, 3970 Langesund

30JAN

Heigh Chief, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Tordenskjolds gate 2, 3970 Langesund, Norge, 3970 Langesund

6FEB

Damer i Blues (trio) - Rita Engedalen & Margit Bakken, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Tordenskjolds gate 2, 3970 Langesund

Climbing Families with Children Outdoor activities Adventure Park

Høyt Under Taket Skien

Experience Høyt Under Taket in Skien! Unique Snøhetta-designed climbing center on Klosterøya featuring 30+ auto-belays, bouldering, & courses!

Uniongata 10, 3732 Skien

Cultural Centre Culture & Heritage Culture Enthusiasts Ibsen & literature

The Ibsen Theatre

Theater Ibsen works to create experiences you remember! Here, throughout the year, you can take part in performances for both children and adults.

Hollenderigt. 15, 3732 Skien

Cafés Food & Drink

Blackbird Café

Visit Café Blackbird Skien. Enjoy artisanal sourdough bread, delicious pizza, and coffee by the river. A warm atmosphere for locals and visitors.

Tømmerkaia 36, 3732 Skien

No æ det joli au - Blackbird

Jul i alle sjangre! Julekonsert med lokale stjerner: salmer, country, blues, jazz og Jul i Svingen! Emosjonell berg-og-dal-bane! Dørene åpner kl 18.

Relaxation & Wellness Saunas & baths Wellness Enthusiasts

Floating sauna "Frank"

Rent the floating sauna boat,Frank, at Klosterøya vest in Skien. Enjoy a relaxing moment and a little everyday luxury.

Klosterhagen 41, 3724 Skien

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Accommodation Hotel

4.1

Home Hotel Bryggeparken

Home Hotel Bryggeparken is a high quality business hotel with all modern facilities - a perfect choice for the traveller.

Langbryggene 7, 3724 Skien

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Food & Drink Restaurants

3.6

Becks Brasserie Skien

Becks Brasserie Skien offers classic dishes, cozy atmosphere, and beautiful river views – perfect for lunch, dinner, or special celebrations.

Langbryggene 6, 3724 Skien

Relaxation & Wellness Scenic canal cruise Transport The Telemark Canal

Skien Dalen Skipsselskap AS - M/S Victoria

Skien Dalen Skipssselskap owns and operates the canal boat M/S Victoria, which operates in traffic on the Telemark Canal from Skien to Dalen.

Fylkeshuset, 7 etg., 3706 Skien

Cafés Food & Drink

Lykke Café

Lykke Café in Skien offers homemade meals, skilled baristas, cakes, drinks, and a relaxed vibe by the pier with nearby playground and golf options.

Langbrygga 8, 3724 Skien

Budget-Friendly Families with Children Playground

Playground in Bryggeparken

Visit Bryggeparken playground in Skien! A modern family playground featuring safe rubber surfacing, climbing structures, and a scenic location.

Langbryggene, 3724 Skien

Accommodation Guest Harbour

Langbryggene guestharbor, Skien

Langbryggene guest harbor in Skien is centrally located by the water fountain in center of Skien.

3724 Skien

Relaxation & Wellness Saunas & baths Wellness Enthusiasts

Floating sauna "Leo"

Rent the floating sauna boat, LEO, at Bakkestranda in Skien. Enjoy a relaxing moment and a little everyday luxury.

Fløtninga / Bakkestranda, 3724 Skien

Scenic canal cruise The Telemark Canal

Mini cruise at the Telemark canal

Mini cruise on the Telemark canal with MS Victoria between Skien and Løveid at Skotfoss in Skien.

3724 Skien

Food & Drink Restaurants Romantic Getaways

4.0

Brasseriet Madame Blom

Enjoy culinary diversity at Brasseriet Madame Blom in Skien with seasonal flavors, Norwegian and international fusion.

Kongensgt. 6, 3724 Skien

Hotel Restaurants Romantic Getaways

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

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Accessibility Accommodation Historic Hotels Hotel

Thon Hotel Høyers

When in Skien, choose the best hospitality by reserving a room at Thon Hotel Høyers, a prominent hotel with advanced facilities. Book a room today!

Kongens gate 6, 3717 Skien

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Tourist Information

Skien Touristinformation

The Touristinformation in Skien is located in The Service senter in the middle of the town.

Henrik Ibsensgate 2, 3732 Skien

Hiking Outdoor activities

Cultural trail around Hjellevannet

Explore the Cultural Trail "Around Hjellevannet" in Skien. easy walk with history, nature, and the Hakastein cultural park. Perfect for walking and cycling.

3724 Skien

Accommodation Budget-Friendly Guest Harbour

Hjellebrygga guest harbor, SKIEN

Hjellebrygga guest harbour in Skien is located right after the Skien lock in the Telemark Canal. Short distance to shopping centres, cafes and restaurants.

Hjellebrygga, 3724 Skien

Shopping

Skien by

Skien By is an association for business and property owners in the center of Skien, and aims to encourage people to use the center of Skien more actively!

Rådhusgata 1, 3724 Skien

Tourist Information for Grenland

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Location

Openings

Practical information

Nearby events

Brødrene Løvehjerte

Samtale om krim med Myriam Bjerkli

Bamble Brass 90 år - jubileumskonsert

Norske huleboere med Thor Gotaas

Strikkekveld på Skjærgården - torsdag 05.november

Kunnskap på storskjerm: De to verdenskrigene

"En Showgirls bekjennelse" med Guri Schanke – 12. november på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Den langsomme tryggheten

Tradisjonelt julebord på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Teater: Askeladden og de gode hjelperne

Familiejulebord på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Storbritannia på 45 minutter

Julehefteverksted

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Da imperiet falt - en historisk reise gjennom Østerrike

Daniel Kvammen - Croftholmen

Kunnskap på storskjerm: Det delte Tyskland

Barnas Jul med Erik & Kalle - 29.desember på Quality Hotel™ Skjærgården

SkamløS, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Heigh Chief, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Damer i Blues (trio) - Rita Engedalen & Margit Bakken, Wrightegaarden, John G Scene

Nearby activities

Høyt Under Taket Skien

The Ibsen Theatre

Blackbird Café

No æ det joli au - Blackbird

Floating sauna "Frank"

Home Hotel Bryggeparken

Becks Brasserie Skien

Skien Dalen Skipsselskap AS - M/S Victoria

Lykke Café

Playground in Bryggeparken

Langbryggene guestharbor, Skien

Floating sauna "Leo"

Mini cruise at the Telemark canal

Brasseriet Madame Blom

Afternoon Tea with Tove Taalesen

Thon Hotel Høyers

Skien Touristinformation

Cultural trail around Hjellevannet

Hjellebrygga guest harbor, SKIEN

Skien by