Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Skien (Norway). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Skien Church, Klosterskogen Travbane, and Ibsenhuset. Also, be sure to include Gjerpen Church in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Skien (Telemark).
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Skien Church
Also known as: Skien kirke
Church in Skien, Norway. Skien Church is a Neo-Gothic church from 1894, located in Skien, Vestfold og Telemark county in Norway.[1]
Klosterskogen Travbane
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Klosterskogen Travbane is a harness racing track located at Klosterskogen in Skien, Norway. The course is 800 meters (2,600 ft). Owned by Norwegian Trotting Association, its tote betting is handled by Norsk Rikstoto.[2]
Address: Tokkevegen 17, 3733 Skien
Ibsenhuset
Cultural center in Skien, Norway. Ibsenhuset is a Norwegian cultural centre in the city of Skien, Vestfold og Telemark county. The building houses several facilities for concerts, theater performances, opera, exhibits, conferences, courses, meetings and other events. There are also a restaurant and the town's main library in the building. International and national artists and entertainers have performed at Ibsenhuset. The name Ibsenhuset is derived from Henrik Ibsen's last name and from "huset", Norwegian for a house or building. Ibsen was born in Skien 20 March 1828 and lived in different locations in town until he was 15 years old. The Norwegian Ibsen award is annually presented at Ibsenhuset to promising playwrights.
Ibsenhuset may also refer to another "Ibsenhuset" in a museum in the Norwegian town of Grimstad, or to some of Ibsen's various homes.[3]
Address: Lundegata 6, 3724 Skien
Gjerpen Church
Also known as: Gjerpen kirke
Church in Skien, Norway. Gjerpen Church is located at Skien in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. The church is the main church of Gjerpen prestegjeld. It is one of the oldest churches in Norway; it is believed the church was consecrated 28 May 1153 and dedicated to the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The 850th anniversary was celebrated in 2003.[4]
Address: Håvundvegen 1, Skien
Festiviteten
Concerts and shows, Theater
Address: Hesselberg gate 2, Skien
Brekkeparken
Historical place, Relax in park, Park
Address: Oevregate 41, 3715 Skien
Teater Ibsen
Theatre in Skien, Norway. Teater Ibsen is a theatre in Skien in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway. The theatre was established in 1975 as Telemark Teater, and changed its name to Teater Ibsen in 1991. The theatre serves as regional theatre for the counties of Telemark and Vestfold. From 1986 to 2010 the theatre played at Festiviteten in Skien, and relocated to a former industrial site at Klosterøya in Skien in 2011. Anders T. Andersen was appointed artistical director from 2010.[5]
Address: Hollenderigata 15, Skien
Spriten Kunsthall
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Address: Toemmerkaia 19, 3732 Skien
Henrik Ibsen Museum
Specialty museum, Museum
Address: Venstoephoegda 74, 3721 Skien
Gjerpen
Township. Gjerpen is a former township which is now part of the municipality of Skien, in Telemark county, Norway.[6]
Skiens Kunstforening
Museum
Address: Lundegt. 6, Skien