Visit Ibsen's childhood home and Henrik Ibsen museum at Venstøp
Read more at telemarkmuseum.noSee a performance at Ibsenhuset or Teater Ibsen
Walk in Ibsen's footsteps in the old city streets of Snipetorp
Read more at visittelemark.noHow about a day trip on the Telemark Canal with MS Henrik Ibsen?
Read more at telemarkskanalen.no
What's happening?
Here you will find all the events in Skien and the surrounding area that are by, about or inspired by Ibsen gathered in one place.
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Much more than Ibsen
Galleries, street art, water park, climbing park and several cultural venues. Not to mention Norway's only canal facility for boat traffic with locks and a fishing ladder right in the city center. Skien can tempt you with much more than Ibsen.
Read more at visittelemark.noWelcome to the official opening ceremony on March 20, 2028 in Skien, Ibsen's birthplace.
In 2028 it will be 200 years since Ibsen was born. This will be celebrated with great fanfare both at home and abroad. Skien is proud to have been chosen as the opening venue for the national program, and is now gearing up for a large-scale celebration.
Read more about the anniversaryReady to go?
Whether you prefer car, motorhome, train, plane or waterway, it's easy to get to Skien. The city also has a good selection of restaurants and fine accommodation options.
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