Things to see and do Skien

Skien Fritidspark is an amusement park that is the pride of the city. The municipality has invested 440 million kroner in its facilities for schools, the local population and tourists. The complex now includes: a winter ice rink, an artificial turf field, tennis courts, a ski hall, a ski ramp, floodlit slopes, a large water complex (6 pools, slides, saunas, whirlpool) and a climbing park with tree climbing. A great activity for the whole family!

This farmhouse, where Ibsen spent his childhood between the ages of 7 and 15, is located 5 km north of the city. It was originally the Ibsen family's holiday home, but the father went bankrupt in 1835 and had to sell their residence in the city. The Venstøp property burned down in a fire in 1886. The attic that frightened Ibsen so much is the same as the one mentioned in his play The Wild Duck. There is also a small performance of some of Ibsen's productions. This site is one of three museums dedicated to the playwright in Norway.