Ibsenbyen Skien is brought to life by both large and small players in the city and the surrounding area. Not to mention the people who work and live here.
Skien city
Skien By is an association for business operators and property owners in the city center. They work to promote Skien city center as an exciting place for business, culture and settlement.
Read more at skienby.no →
Visit Telemark
Visit Telemark is the Telemark region's overall destination company. They act as a link between the various players in the area.
Read more at visittelemark.no →
Skien municipality
Skien municipality owns, operates and finances ibsenbyen.no. The website has been developed as a result of the Ibsen 2028 strategy. It can be read in its entirety on the municipality's website.
Read more at skien.kommune.no →
Telemark County Council
Telemark County Council is the strategy owner, co-financier and project coordinator for Ibsen 2028 and the Ibsen Library. They also have extensive expertise in Ibsen and tourism.
Read more at telemarkfylke.no →
Telemark Canal
The Telemark Canal was carved into the rock well over 100 years ago. When the canal was completed in 1892, it was described in Europe as an "eighth wonder".
Read more at telemarkskanalen.no →
The National Library of Norway
The National Library of Norway works to "preserve the past for the future". They are also the coordinator of the National Ibsen Year 2028, where Skien municipality sits on the steering committee.
Read more at nb.no →
The national Ibsen network
Cities, towns, museums, theaters, festivals, research institutions, publishers and others have joined forces in an unofficial Ibsen network. The first gathering was in Skien in 2022.
The Ibsen Society
Ibsenforbundet is an independent association for anyone interested in Henrik Ibsen and his drama. Ibsenforbundet works to promote interest in Henrik Ibsen's life and poetry.
Read more at ibsenforbundet.no
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