Half day trip morning: Skien-Lunde-Skien
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 disembarking in Lunde, enjoy a comfortable bus transfer back to Skien.
The package includes the boa trip from Skien to Lunde and return with bus from Lunde to Skien.
Travel Route:
- Kl. 07.50 attendance at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
- Kl. 08.10 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Hjellebrygga pier.
- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.40 departure with the canal bus from the parking lot at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 14.40 arrival at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
PS!
You can also do this trip the opposite way, by starting in Skien at kl. 11.50 in the afternoon with the canal 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.
Bus:
The canal bus is limited only to our guests and is a tour bus.
At Lunde lock, the bus stop is located approx. 200 meters from the lock, and it stops right next to Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
Dogs are not allowed, except for guide dogs.
Booking and payment:
Rate:
Adults from 16 years: From NOK 1165,- to NOK 1225,- per adult.
Children 4-15 years: NOK 480,- 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 2025:
18. May – 7. September: Daily
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.
This package includes:
-Canal ticket Skien-Lunde
-Bus ticket Lunde-Skien