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Skien Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

municipality in Telemark county, Norway

About Skien

Skien and Porsgrunn are twin cities along the mouth of Skien river. The Skien river is the outflow of the Telemark river system. The Skien river is also the end of the Telemark canal. Skien is one of Norway's ancient cities and only one of six cities that has existed since the middle ages.

Top Attractions in Skien

Explore the best things to see and do in Skien:

  • Skien fritidspark

Where to Stay in Skien

  • 🏨Thon Hotel Høyers

Skien Travel Guide Sections

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