Things To Do in Skien
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Skien Attractions
Ibsen left Skien in 1843 when he was 15 years old, returning only briefly as part of an unsuccessful attempt to borrow some money to enter prep school in Oslo. He lived at several addresses in Skien, including a small house in an old neighborhood, Snipetorp 27, near the town center. The house on Snipetorp is one of several in the neighborhood that have been proclaimed protected monuments. Ibsen's former home is now a cultural center and an art gallery.
- Historic Site
Brekkeparken
This 1780 manor house, the headquarters of the Telemark Museum, attracts everybody from fans of Ibsen's A Doll's House to botanists and devotees of Norwegian folk art. Luring theater buffs from around the world, it allows you to visit Ibsen's reconstructed study and the bedrooms from… - Theme Park
Bø Sommarland
This is the country's largest water park, drawing families from all over Norway during the summer. More than 100 different activities await you here, including a kids' water park (ideal for small children) and Bøverstranda ("the Beach"), along with water slides and Sommarlandelva, a… - Historic Site
Venstøp
Ibsen's childhood home, Venstøp Farm, lies 5km (3 miles) northwest of Skien. The house is furnished with objects actually used by the Ibsen family when they lived here from 1835 to 1843. The building itself dates from the early 19th century, and the dark attic was the inspiration for…
