In the footsteps of Ibsen

Would you like to know more about Henrik Ibsen's childhood in Skien? Join the Ibsen Walk in the footsteps of Ibsen!

Here you will see where Henrik lived as a child and how the family lived an upper-class life in the hustle and bustle before his father Knud Ibsen went bankrupt. We tell about various memories that Henrik himself has written down from his childhood, and what he was like as a young boy in Skien until he moved away from home at the age of 15.

Practical information The tour takes 45–60 minutes. The start is from Ibsenstua in Brekkeparken, and then we walk down the Ibsen stairs towards the bust at Sorrento plass in Snipetorpgata and Skien city. If you can't walk stairs, you can meet at the market square by the Arkaden. Remember to bring your pre-purchased ticket and send us a message that you are meeting us at the market square. You will be asked a question when you buy your ticket, where you can indicate your meeting place.

The last part of the tour is a bit steep up Snipetorpgata, via Tomtegata and back to the last stop at Brekkeparken café. The walk is worth the view at the top of Skien city! At Brekkeparken café you can enjoy the view with good food and drinks.