Thon Hotel Høyers – The highlights of the Telemark Canal
Join us for a unique experience in the canal town of Skien and enjoy a fantastic journey along the Telemark Canal.
Explore the city's charm before heading back to the distinctive Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien for a good night's sleep.
The next day, after a relaxing overnight stay, you'll board the canal ship.
During the canal cruise, you'll experience a total of five impressive lock systems, including the majestic Vrangfoss – the largest facility in the canal.
A perfect start to the day after a comfortable night at the hotel!
Travel Route:Day 1:- Accommodation at Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien center.Day 2:- You have the possibility to have breakfast at the hotel before departure. - Kl. 07.40 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 is included in the package.- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.- kl. 13.40 departure with the canal bus from the parking lot, about 200 meters from the lock.- kl. 14.40 arrival at
Travel Route:
Day 1:
- Accommodation at Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien center.
Day 2:
- You have the possibility to have breakfast at the hotel before departure.
- Kl. 07.40 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 is included in the package.
- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.
- kl. 13.40 departure with the canal bus from the parking lot, about 200 meters from the lock.
- kl. 14.40 arrival at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
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 a breakfast platter.
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 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 on board.
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.
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 leaving the hotel.
Then you can enjoy a late breakfast after you have passed the first lock, Løveid, while sailing over lake Norsjø.
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 2162,- 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.
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:
-One night at Thon Hotel Høyers, including breakfast
-Canal ticket Skien-Lunde
-Breakfast platter on board
-Bus ticket Lunde-Skien