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Experience an eventful cruise on the Telemark Canal and accommodation and activities in the historical Straand Hotel in Vrådal.
On this canal cruise you will sail through 7 impressive locks, including Vrangfoss, which is the largest lock system of the canal with its 5 lock chambers.
The trip includes river, lakes, and an idyllic approach to Kviteseid or Spjotsodd at the end of the cruise.
Straand Hotel in Vrådal is one of Telemarks best hotels.
Straand is a part of “Historic Hotels & Restaurants” and is known for its warm atmosphere and excellent food.
Straand Hotel oozes of history.
Feel free to enjoy a cup of coffee or Afternoon Tea in one of the many living rooms.
We recommend renting bicycles or try the golf course.
Travel Route:Day 1:- Kl. 10.00 attendance at Ulefoss locks.- Kl. 10.30 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Ulefoss locks.- Meals on board: Lunch is included in the package.- Kl. 15.20 arrival Spjotsodd pier (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)- Kl. 16.20 arrival Kviteseid pier (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)- Transfer to the hotel. 15-20 minutes of driving.- Accommodation at Straand Hotel in Vrådal including 3-course dinner.Day 2:- Enjoy the delicious hotel breakfast
Travel Route:
Day 1:
- Kl. 10.00 attendance at Ulefoss locks.
- Kl. 10.30 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Ulefoss locks.
- Meals on board: Lunch is included in the package.
- Kl. 15.20 arrival Spjotsodd pier (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays)
- Kl. 16.20 arrival Kviteseid pier (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)
- Transfer to the hotel. 15-20 minutes of driving.
- Accommodation at Straand Hotel in Vrådal including 3-course dinner.
Day 2:
- Enjoy the delicious hotel breakfast.
- Enjoy the day in Vrådal.
There are a lot of opportunities: Take a hike in the beautiful mountains surrounding Vrådal, rent a bike or canoe, or just relax!
There is a golf course nearby.
The hotel has a terrace with a sensational view.
They have a beach, with its own beach bar and waterpark.
Straand Hotel also have their own veteran ship, M/S Fram, that sails on 2-hour sightseeing tour from the hotel pier.
- 3-course dinner at the hotel.
Day 3:
- Enjoy the hotel breakfast.
- Transfer from the hotel. 15-20 minutes of driving.
From Kviteseid:
(Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays)
- Kl. 09.55 attendance at Kviteseid pier.
- Kl. 10.10 departure with M/S Victoria from Kviteseid pier.
- Kl. 15.20 arrival Ulefoss locks.
From Spjotsodd:
(Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays)
- Kl. 10.15 attendance at Spjotsodd pier.
- Kl. 10.30 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen from Spjotsodd pier.
- Kl. 15.20 arrival Ulefoss locks.
Practical information during the canal cruise:
Parking:
Your car can be parked at the parking lot 200 meters from Ulefoss lock.
There is no need for parking permit.
While driving from Ulefoss center, the parking lot is reached about 200 meters before the lock.
It is marked with a parking sign (a large “P”) and the symbol for the Telemark Canal (a boat in a lock).
Meals on board:
There is a restaurant on board.
Todays 2-course lunch are included in this package.
You can also order food directly on the boat from their menu without prebooking.
It is not possible to book a table for the entire journey, and you can’t bring your own food on board.
Travel on Mondays:
On Mondays the boats turn in Lunde.
This means that M/S Victoria sails from Skien to Lunde and returns to Skien.
And M/S Henrik Ibsen sails from Dalen to Lunde and returns to Dalen.
If you wish to sail on Mondays, we ask you to contact us book this trip manually.
Practical information at Straand Hotel:
Dining:
Please book your dinnertime when you check in.
Dinner will be served as either a 3-course dinner or a buffet, depending on the number of guests that day.
Facilities:
Straand Hotel has its own beach at the lake Nisser.
Here they have a waterpark and a beach bar during the summer.
The hotel also has its own indoor swimming pool.
M/S Fram, the hotels’ veteran ship, sails on Nisser and Vråvatn.
Tickets can be bought in the hotel reception.
Recommended activities:
Rent bicycles: https://straand.no/en/elsykkelleie/
Golf: https://straand.no/en/golf-vradal/
Rent kayak/cano: https://straand.no/en/kajakkleie/
Booking and payment:
Rate:
Adults from 16 years: From NOK 5860,- per person.
Children 4-15 years: From NOK 1947,- per child.
Children 0-3 years: From NOK 435,- per child.
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.
Do not wait until the day before.
Payment:
All reservations must be paid in full when booking.
This package includes:
-Canal ticket Ulefoss-Kviteseid/Spjotsodd
-Todays 2-course lunch on board
-Transfer from the pier to the hotel
-Two nights at Straand Hotel, including breakfast
-3-course dinner or bufet both evenings
-Transfer from the hotel to the pier
-Canal ticket Kviteseid/Spjotsodd-Ulefoss
-Todays 2-course lunch on board