7 days in Skien Itinerary

Skien is a city and municipality in Telemark county, Norway. Attractions like The Telemark Canal and Blaafarvevaerket The Cobalt Works make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Skien: Nissedal municipality (in Nissedal Municipality) and Kongsberg (Norwegian Mining Museum & Kongsberg Church). There's lots more to do: get in on the family fun at The Adventure Factory, pause for some serene contemplation at Skien Kirke, Head underground at Saint Michael's Cave, and have fun and explore at DuVerden Maritime Museum + Science Centre.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Skien vacation maker.

If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major aiports are Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Sandefjord Airport, Torp and Moss Airport, Rygge. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 17°C.