The adventurous waterway

Welcome to the Telemark Canal

The adventurous waterway

Spectacular journey from coast to mountain, with a landscape ranging from idyllic coastal areas to rolling fertile valleys, and on to the impressive high mountains and the magnificent Hardangervidda. From the charming southern atmosphere by the coast, through the lush landscapes of central Telemark, to the majestic mountains - a journey that will give you memories for life. Pre-book and book day trips, hotel packages and single tickets here with us.

Our Recommended Packages

Day Trips

Day trips on the Telemark Canal are trips that can be completed in one day with a combination of scheduled boat and bus. The trips can be taken from several stops along the Telemark Canal, and give you the opportunity for trips with start and stop in the same place. We also present a couple of trips by boat both ways.

Hotel packages

For those of you who want to combine a trip on the Telemark Canal with comfortable hotel accommodation and exciting dining experiences, we have ready-made packages. Family, friends or couples looking for romance - we have packages for every wish. We collaborate with Dalen Hotel in Dalen, Straand Hotel in Vrådal and Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien.

Gift cards

With us, you can buy gift cards for both canal trips and accommodation at selected places along the Telemark Canal. Gift card shop in collaboration with Dalen Hotel. The gift card is used to pre-order channel tickets, accommodation or ready-made packages.

THE CANAL BOATS

National Romantic, Historical Travel

The veteran ships M/S Victoria anno 1882 and M/S Henrik Ibsen anno 1907 sail in daily scheduled service throughout the canal from start to finish during the canal season. Halfway through, they pass each other with a nice reunion. The canal season starts in mid-May.

Create your own unique journey

The Telemark Canal stretches over 105 km from Skien in the south to Dalen, right in the heart of Telemark. The historic canal offers 8 locks, as well as several piers with exciting historical sights along the entire route. In some places there is boarding and disembarking on piers, in other places in a lock system. Create your own unique voyage, adapted to your time and preferences.