Thon Hotel Høyers – Experience the whole canal – 2 nights

Thon Hotel Høyers – Experience the whole canal – 2 nights

Join us for an unforgettable day trip tailored for the true canal enthusiast. 
Explore the majestic canal route from Skien to Dalen, where historical gems and spectacular nature await to be discovered. 
Indulge in a flavorful experience at the canal boat's restaurant, where you can enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere.

Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien is over 160 years old and is a traditional hotel with a charming atmosphere. 
Here you will find newly renovated rooms, and the lobby is decorated with chandeliers and deep, comfortable chairs.
It is located in the city center and is therefore the perfect starting point for all the attractions, shopping and restaurants in Skien.


Travel Route:Day 1:- Accommodation at Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien.Day 2:- You have the possibility to have breakfast at the hotel before departure. - 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.- Meals on board: Breakfast and lunch is included in the package.- Kl. 17.40 / 18.35 arrival at Lastein pier in Dalen.- Kl. 18.45 departure with bus from Lastein pier in Dalen, with Vy bus, line 142.- Kl. 19.58
Travel Route:

Day 1:
- Accommodation at Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien.

Day 2:
- You have the possibility to have breakfast at the hotel before departure. 
- 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.
- Meals on board: Breakfast and lunch is included in the package.
- Kl. 17.40 / 18.35 arrival at Lastein pier in Dalen.
- Kl. 18.45 departure with bus from Lastein pier in Dalen, with Vy bus, line 142.
- Kl. 19.58 arrival Seljord bus station.
- Kl. 20.05 departure with bus from Seljord bus station, with Vy bus, line R1.
- Kl. 21.40 arrival at Skien bus station.

Day 3:
- Breakfast at the hotel.

Practical information during the canal cruise:

Parking:
You can park your car at the parking lot at Thon Hotel Høyers while on board. 
The hotel has two parking lots, both against a fee. 
If both are full, there is another parking lot across the street for the hotel for a fee.
It is also possible to move your car to Hjellebrygga on day 2. 
Here you can park your car free of charge if you have a parking permit in the windshield to avoid fines. 
Collect it from the crew on board before departure. 

Meals on board: 
There is a restaurant on board. 
Included in this package you will be served breakfast and lunch. 
Seating time to be agreed directly with the restaurant staff once you have boarded. 
Breakfast is served from departure kl. 08.10 and until kl. 09.30. 
You can also order food directly at the boat from their menu. 
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.
Which means that M/S Victoria sails from Skien to Lunde and turns back to Skien.
And M/S Henrik Ibsen sails from Dalen to Lunde and turns back to Dalen.
If you wish to sail on Mondays, we ask you to contact us book this trip manually.

Bus return:
There is a change of bus in Seljord. 
The buses are corresponding and will wait for each other.
From Skien bus station, it takes approx. 10 minutes to walk to Hjellebrygga pier.
You can also depart the bus at Rådhusplassen, right next to Thon Hotel Høyers.

Practical information at Thon Hotel Høyers:

Dining: 
The hotel has its own restaurant, and you can add 2- or 3-course dinner when purchasing this package.
Breakfast is included in the package rate, so if you are a morning person it is possible to grab something to eat before departing the hotel. 
Then you can enjoy a late breakfast after you have passed the first lock, Løveid, while sailing over the Norsjø lake.

Parking:
You can park your car at the parking lot at Thon Hotel Høyers while on board. 
The hotel has two parking lots, both against a fee. 
If both are full, there is another parking lot across the street for the hotel for a fee.

Distance to Hjellebrygga pier:
It is about 7 minutes in walking distance from the hotel to Hjellebrygga pier.

Booking and payment:

Rate: 
From NOK 4186,- per person.
The rate for this package can vary when it comes to your choice of date and room type. 
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:
17. May – 6. 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:

-Two nights at Thon Hotel Høyers, including breakfast
-Canal ticket Skien-Dalen
-Breakfast platter and Todays 2-course lunch on board
-Bus ticket Dalen-Seljord
-Bus ticket Seljord-Skien


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