Half-day morning trip «Culture and history by the canal» (starting with canal boat)
A taste of the Telemark Canal! Join in on a cruise down the Telemark Canal from Ulefoss and experience a taste of beautiful nature, history, and local food in one day.This trip takes you through the Vrangfoss lock system, the largest flight of locks in the Telemark Canal. The journey up the historic waterway will give you panoramic views of beautiful scenery.
Travel Route: Travel with M/S Victoria and M/S Henrik Ibsen: 10:00 attendance at Ulefoss locks.10:30 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Ulefoss locks.12:50 arrival at Lunde lock.Travel with M/S Telemarken (4th July - 4th August):10:40 attendance at Ulefoss locks.11:00 departure with M/S Telemarken from Ulefoss locks.13:15 arrival at Lunde lock.13:40 departure with canal bus, approx. 200 meters from Lunde lock.13:55 arrival at Ulefoss locks.*14:45 2-course menu at Spiseriet
Travel Route:
Travel with M/S Victoria and M/S Henrik Ibsen:
10:00 attendance at Ulefoss locks.
10:30 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Ulefoss locks.
12:50 arrival at Lunde lock.
Travel with M/S Telemarken (4th July - 4th August):
10:40 attendance at Ulefoss locks.
11:00 departure with M/S Telemarken from Ulefoss locks.
13:15 arrival at Lunde lock.
13:40 departure with canal bus, approx. 200 meters from Lunde lock.
13:55 arrival at Ulefoss locks.*
14:45 2-course menu at Spiseriet Restaurant.
15:45 Guided tour at Øvre Verket.
Dining:
At Spiseriet Restaurant at Øvre Verket you will be served a 2-course menu, included one beverage (choose between a glass of wine, beer, or mineral water). Child menu consists of French fries with hot dog or chicken nuggets, juice, and an ice cream.
Guided tour:
The guiding takes about 30 minutes. Øvre Verket is a collection of listed workers’ housing that offers a gift shop, exhibitions, and local crafts.
Ulefoss is known as the oldest industrial site in Norway, and during your tour you will hear about what it was like for a worker at Ulefoss Jernværk to live here, amongst other things. PS: The guiding will be in Norwegian!
The rate for this package can vary when it comes to your choice of date. Fees apply for bookings made over phone or email.
Periods 2025:
18th May – 31st August: Tuesdays – Sundays.