Skien
Daytrip between Skien and Lunde, including boat and bus.
For those who truly appreciate summer nights and prefer to sleep in a little, this canal tour is perfect for you.
Start your afternoon aboard our comfortable canal bus from Hjellebrygga to Lunde. As you sail from Lunde back to Skien, you’ll pass through five lock systems, including the majestic Vrangfoss.
Itinerary:
- 11:30 AM – Meet at Hjellebrygga in Skien
- 11:50 AM – Departure by canal bus from Hjellebrygga
- 12:50 PM – Arrival at Lunde Lock
- 1:20 PM – Departure with M/S Victoria or M/S Henrik Ibsen from Lunde Lock
- 5:30 PM – Arrival at Hjellebrygga in Skien
Note:
This tour can also be done in reverse, starting in Skien at 8:10 AM by boat.
See the tour named Half-day Morning Tour: Skien–Lunde–Skien.
Practical Information about the Canal Cruise
Parking:
Free parking is available at Hjellebrygga.
Important: A parking permit is required to avoid fines.
You can get your permit from the bus driver.
Onboard Dining:
There is a restaurant onboard the boat.
You can pre-order lunch when booking your tickets.
It’s also possible to purchase food from the menu without pre-ordering.
We recommend pre-ordering if your group consists of 10 or more people.
It is not possible to reserve a specific table for the entire journey.
Bringing your own food and drinks onboard is not allowed.
Bus:
The bus used for this route is a private tour bus exclusively for our guests.
It is parked right next to Hjellebrygga in Skien and stops about 200 meters from Lunde Lock.
There is no payment terminal on the bus—tickets must be booked in advance.
Dogs are not allowed on the bus, except for guide dogs.
Booking and Payment:
The price of this package varies depending on the date.
Current package prices can be found by selecting your desired date.
Note: Prices apply to online bookings only.
Purchases made by phone/email or in person may incur additional fees.
2025 Season:
May 19 – September 7: daily departures
Booking:
Due to high demand, we recommend booking well in advance.
This package must be booked no later than the day before your trip.
Payment:
All reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking.
This package includes:
- Bus ticket: Skien–Lunde
- Canal ticket: Lunde–Skien
Source: Visit Telemark