Skien Hotels
Skien, Norway
Skien is a capital city in Telemark, Norway, where the writer and poet Henrik Ibsen was born. Here in this picturesque locale, visitors will uncover holiday treasures that include beautiful English-style parks and museums like the Telemark Fylke Museum filled to the brim with history and heritage. Whether it’s for a short visit or a long vacation while travelling through Norway, this locale is a holiday spot that should be seen and experienced. ... Read more »
Skien Attractions
- Porsgrund Porcelain Factory
- Skien Fritidspark
- Himalaya Park
Skien Activities
- See Ibsen's Venstøp
- Visit the Ibsenhuset and see a performance
- Trek through the Borsesjo Nature Reserve
Skien Climate
Skien has pleasantly mild to warm summers with average highs of 20-22°C. As for winters, lows drop to -7°C and the weather is quite snowy during the months of December through February. Spring and fall are pleasant times to visit, but snowfall can occur until the month of April.
Getting There & Around
By train, visitors can arrive in Oslo and get to the city in about three hours, however, the train generally stops in Larvik; therefore the last portion of the trip to Skien is serviced by bus. To reach the area by plane, visitors will fly into the Geiteryggen Airport.
To get about the area, most will hire cars or use local buses provided by over five different companies. Travellers will find in Norway that where trains don’t travel, buses do.
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Langbryggen 8 Skien NO-3724
Offering cosy accommodation and convenient facilities, the Clarion Collection Hotel Bryggeparken Skien is a perfect pl... More hotel details
Thon Hoyers Hotel Skien
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Kongensgt 6 Skien NO-3724
Designed with both the business and leisure travellers need in mind, Thon Hoyers Hotel Skien is an ideal place for a p... More hotel details
