Half day trip, morning: Skien – Lunde – Skien
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Experience the highlights of the Telemark Canal!
Sail with one of the historical canal ships from the town center in Skien.
Enjoy the shifting landscape and the impressive locks on your way to the canal hub in Lunde.
After dismebarking in Lunde, thereis bus transfer back to Skien.
Travel Route: - Kl. 07.50 attendance at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.- Kl. 08.10 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen from Hjellebrygga pier.- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.- Kl. 13.40 departure with bus, Vy line 103 from Lunde lock.- Kl. 14.02 arrival Ulefoss center.- Kl. 14.07 departure with bus, Vy line R1 from Ulefoss center.- Kl. 14.40 arrival Skien bus terminal (Landmannstorget)PS!You can also do this trip the opposite way, by starting in Skien at kl. 11.00 in the afternoon with the bus to
Travel Route:
- Kl. 07.50 attendance at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
- Kl. 08.10 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen from Hjellebrygga pier.
- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.40 departure with bus, Vy line 103 from Lunde lock.
- Kl. 14.02 arrival Ulefoss center.
- Kl. 14.07 departure with bus, Vy line R1 from Ulefoss center.
- Kl. 14.40 arrival Skien bus terminal (Landmannstorget)
PS!
You can also do this trip the opposite way, by starting in Skien at kl. 11.00 in the afternoon with the bus to Lunde, and boat back.
Find the half day trip called Half day trip afternoon: Skien-Lunde-Skien
Practical information during the canal cruise:
Parking:
Your car can be parked at the parking lot at Hjellebrygga pier free of charge.
Be aware that you need a parking permit to avoid fines.
Collect it from the crew on board before departure.
Meals on board:
There is a restaurant on board.
It is possible to prebook breakfast and lunch with your tickets.
You can also order food directly at the boat from their menu without prebooking.
If you book tickets for 10 persons or more, we recommend that you prebook meals on board.
It is not possible to book a table for the entire journey, and you can’t bring your own food or drink.
Bus:
We use two public bus routes from Vy; Line 103 from Lunde to Ulefoss, and line R1 from Ulefoss to Skien.
In Lunde, the bus stops approx. 200 meters from the lock.
It takes approx. 10 minutes to walk from Skien bus terminal, called Landmannstorget, to Hjellebrygga pier.
Booking and payment:
Rate:
Adults from 16 years: NOK 921,- per adult.
Children 4-15 years: NOK 316,- per child.
Children 0-3 years: Free of charge
The rate for this package can vary when it comes to your choice of date.
Please select date of choice to see the package rate.
PS! These are rates for online bookings.
Fee for bookings made over phone or email is NOK 80,- per person.
Periods 2024:
10. September - 5. October: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Booking:
Due to high demand, we recommend that you order in advance.
This package must be booked at least one day prior to your departure.
Payment:
All reservations must be paid in full when booking.