Henrik Ibsen in a harbour along The Telemark Canal

During the trip

 

 

Parking

There are free parking facilities for boat passengers at all ports of call along the Telemark Canal. At Hjellebrygga pier in Skien, it is mandatory to have a parking permit clearly visible in the windshield of the car, see notice on the quay. 

Parking is not guarded and is at your own risk. 
NB! Read signs, there may be other parking options that are not connected to the Telemark Canal and that have restrictions. Show consideration for private property.

The Telemark Canal is long (105 km), and we recommend using a specific address for the port of call in the GPS map. Do not use the Telemark Canal as a map search. 

An overview of addresses and other useful information about the ports of call can be found in our overview.

Ports of call

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Clothing

 

The season lasts from May to October and the weather can be variable. We recommend keeping an eye on the weather forecast for the area you are going to and dress according to the weather.

We recommend travelers to bring suitable shoes, a windproof jacket, warm mid-layers and sunscreen.

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Food and drink


Food and drink will be served on board the canal boats throughout the voyage. Food and drinks are not included in regular tickets. All boats have a restaurant with beer and wine rights. 

Pre-ordering of food is not necessary, but it is possible to order today's lunch together with the boat tickets on M/S Victoria and M/S Henrik Ibsen. For groups over 10 people, we recommend pre-ordering food. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reserve a fixed table in the restaurant.

Brought food and drink are not allowed on the canal ships. 
 

Security

 

 

All boats are safety certified according to Norwegian maritime regulations. The boats are equipped with life rafts and vests for everyone, and the crew has safety courses and all the necessary certifications. For the passengers' own safety, we encourage caution on board, including not running on deck, not keeping your hands out of the railing when the boat is inside a lock (crushing hazard) and not climbing or standing on benches/chairs. It is not mandatory for children to wear life jackets on board. If you still want children to use this, you must bring your own vests. We ask that parents keep children under close supervision throughout the journey. Note: It is strictly forbidden to get on and off the boat by any means other than via a gangway.