Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The attractive waterside village of Akkerhaugen sits on the northern fringes of the pretty
Norsjø lake, which is in itself a branch of the Telemark Canal system. The village is a pop-
ular place from which to begin or end a half-day Telemark Canal boat journey.
Norsjø Ferieland
CAMPGROUND
( 35 95 84 30;
www.norsjo-ferieland.no
;
campsites Nkr270, caravan sites Nkr340, cabins
Nkr1200-1900; )
This superb waterside campsite comes with an impressive array of facilities and activities,
including a private beach, minigolf, wakeboarding and waterskiing, boat and canoe rental,
nature trails, a restaurant and various children's activities. The setting is a delight and the
cabins are well-appointed.
If you're planning to take a boat from Lunde back to Akkerhaugen, a bus leaves from
the campsite daily; check for seasonal times.
Skien
Pop 63,955
Industrial Skien mostly lures visitors as a setting-off point along the Telemark Canal, but if
you're a fan of the great playwright Henrik Ibsen or Norwegian ceramics, there's some ex-
tra interest here for you.
Sights
Henrik Ibsenmuseet
MUSEUM
(
www.telemarkmuseum.no
; Venstøphøgda; adult/child Nkr70/30; 11am-7pm mid-May-Aug)
Author, playwright and so-called 'Father of Modern Drama' Henrik Ibsen was born in Ski-
en on 20 March 1828. In 1835 the family fell on hard times and moved out to the farm
Venstøp, 5km north of Skien, where they stayed for seven years. The 1815 farmhouse has
now been converted into the excellent Henrik Ibsenmuseet. There are some terrific audi-
ovisual displays in the former barn, while guides, some of whom are Ibsen actors, show
you around the family home.
Ask about Ibsen theatre performances here or at the tourist office.
