Skien Fritidspark lies just to the south of the town centre and is one of Norway’s largest and most impressive leisure facilities. It is...

The Ibsen Theatre, dedicated to the world famous playwright who grew up in the town, lies in the heart of Skien. It is based...

Skien Church lies in the heart of the Telemark town and dominates the skyline. The church was constructed in 1894, following a major fire...

Snipetorp lies in the heart of Skien, and is sited just below the lovely Brekkeparken, which is a magnet for visitors. It is the...

Brekkeparken is found in the grounds of the Telemark Museum in the heart of Skien. The lovely park was originally laid out to accompany the...

The Telemark Museum is situated in the heart of Skien, in Brekkeparken. It is housed in the magnificent manor that originally belonged to Niels...

Telemark Lekeland Amuseument Park in Skien is a fun activity centre designed for younger children. There are a range of activities to keep them...

Gjerpen Church lies to the north of Skien town centre. It is a medieval stone church built in the Romanesque style. Built of...

The Follaug Open Air Farm is situated to the south of central Skien. There are many animals here that children can get close to,...

Henrik Ibsen’s Childhood Home now forms a museum. Between the ages of 7 and 15, the world famous playwright lived on this small farm...

Icelandic Horses lies about ten kilometres to the east of Skien, on the farm of Holtan Gård. It is run by Hulda Siggurdottir....

Borgestad Church was a personal gift to the community from the Prime Minister of Norway Gunnar Knutsen and his wife. The church is built...

Vestre Porsgrunn Church lies near the heart of the Telemark town. It stands in a well kept and attractive churchyard, with some established trees...

The famous Porsgrund Porcelain factory is sited right by the river, on the west side, in the Telemark town of Porsgrunn. It produces porcelain...

Galleri Osebro lies near the centre of Porsgrunn, on the banks of the Telemark canal. The gallery was founded in 1990 in order to...

Osebrostrøket lies by the river, on the eastern side, near the centre of Porsgrunn. It is the best preserved part of the old town....

Eidanger Church lies a couple of miles to the southeast of Porsgrunn. It is one of the many medieval stone churches in the Telemark...

Siljan Church lies to the northwest of Skien, in the Telemark countryside. Like many churches in the region, it is built of stone and...

Brevik Town Museum lies in the delightful little town of Brevik, in Porsgrunn municipality. The town has some of the best preserved wooden architecture...

Lovøya is a little island that lies just to the east of its larger neighbour Sandøya. The unspoilt island is relatively sparsey populated, and...