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Jun 18, 2023 · 16) Watch the bird life at Børsesjø nature reserve. Børsesjø nature reserve is a big lake around 10 minutes away from Skien city center. This is a hotspot for anyone that is interested in watching birds, because this lake has a unique composition that attracts a lot of different and unique bird species. One of the big features of the lake ...
Just a short trip north of the centre of Skien is Børsesjø nature reserve in Gjerpensdalen.
- Telemark Canal. Nobody had seen anything like this canal that made a big swathe of Telemark County navigable in the second half of the 19th century. A living heritage site, the Telemark Canal is made up of two waterways: The Norsjø–Skien canal, connecting Skien to the Norsjø Lake, and the longer Bandak–Nordsjø Canal which was finished 40 years later and goes all the way to Dalen 133 kilometres to the east.
- Brekkeparken. At the hilltop Brekkeparken right beside down town Skien is an outdoor museum with historic buildings transferred here from across Telemark County.
- Henrik Ibsen Museum. At Venstøp, five kilometres north of Skien you can see where Henrik Ibsen lived from the age of seven to fifteen. At the estate there’s a preserved farmhouse from 1815, a washhouse, barn, quarters for farm workers and storehouse.
- Skien Kirke. Among the largest churches in Norway, the neo-Gothic Skien Kirke was consecrated in 1894 after its predecessor burnt down. The church was built on the assumption that it would become a cathedral, which explains the whopping size.
- Visit Skien Sluse. Located in Telemark Canal, Skien Sluse, or Skien Lock in English, is the primary lock in the canal. It connects Skienselva to Hjellevannet.
- Bring your kids to The Fairytale Factory. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Elsa and Anna are back at @brooksfarms and it’s a MUCH sunnier day today Their next show in the playland theatre...
- Visit the stunning neo-gothic Skien Church. Located in Kirkegata, Skien Church is a stunning church in the city, which showcases neo-gothic architecture.
- Swing by the historic Gimsøy Monastery. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Your Skien holiday will not be complete without a visit to the Gimsøy Monastery.
8. Skien Aquarium – Skien Aquarium is a great place to explore the underwater world. This aquarium features a variety of marine life, including seals, sharks, and a variety of colorful fish. 9. Brekkeparken Zoo – Brekkeparken Zoo is a great place for families to explore.
Dec 11, 2018 · 25. Food & Drink Festivals. By margrethehegg. 6. Henrik Ibsen Museum. 10. Speciality Museums • Parks. Henrik Ibsen was born in Skien on 20 March 1828. At first the family lived at Stockmanngarden on the market square, later moving to Altenburggarden a little way up the hill.
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