Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Porsgrund Porselænsfabrikk
FACTORY
(
41 04 07 65;
www.porsgrund.com
; Porselensveien 6, Porsgrunn;
tours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri, shop
9am-8pm Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm Sat)
In Porsgrunn, just south of Skien, is one of Norway's best-known and longest-running por-
celain factories. You can book a
tour
to see artisans painting the famous 'straw' pattern,
done with the finest of brushes, or visit the factory outlet shop.
Sleeping
Kilden Gård
B&B
(Aashammeren 55; d with shared bathroom Nkr700; )
In a beautiful riverside spot, 8km north of town, this traditional B&B in a family home of-
fers a friendly welcome and prettily decorated rooms. It's a particularly good choice if
you're here in winter for the skiing.
Thon Hotel Høyers
BUSINESS HOTEL
( 35 90 58 00;
www.thonhotels.no
;
Kongensgate 6; d Nkr1340; )
Right next to the harbour, this family-run place is set inside a grand, very pink, building
and has spacious, modern, airy rooms and stately traditional public spaces. Free filter cof-
fee is the norm for most Norwegian hotels, but there is a lobby Nespresso machine here.
Festivals
Smieøyafestivalen
MUSIC
In late August, this two-day festival draws names like Wyclef Jean and a good selection of
Norwegian talent.
Information
Tourist Office
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