Plan your visit

Where to stay

Whether you want to curl up in a freshly made hotel bed, have your own bed on wheels or prefer to let the sea lull you to sleep, Skien has plenty of accommodation options. Here you'll find fine hotels and parking spaces for motorhomes. If you're coming by water, there are several cozy guest harbors.

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Food and drink

Enjoy the panoramic view of Skien city center from Brekkeparken café, feel the distinctive atmosphere at Gamle Skien Restaurant or be impressed by the wine list at Brasseriet Madame Blom. Skien has restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes. 

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Drink, gentlemen! If man is made for pleasure, let him take his fill then.

- Peer Gynt (1867)

Transportation

By boat, car, motorhome, bus or train - it's easy to get to Skien. If you're traveling from afar, Torp Sandefjord Airport is just 5.5 miles away, with a train connection to Skien. There are also trains from Gardermoen.

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