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Things to see in Skien Municipality (Norway): 67 places and when to go
Skien Municipality is a town in Norway with around 73,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 67 places in and around it, mainly Temples (26), Nature (24), History (23). The best known are Grenland Bridge, Skien Church and Langøytangen Lighthouse. The best time to come is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Norway · 59.2, 9.6
- Population
- About 73,000
- Places
- 67 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (26) · Nature (24) · History (23) · Wildlife (20) · Hiking (9) · Mountains (4)
- Best time
- December to March and May to September.
- Also possible
- April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- TRF Sandefjord(Torp), 38 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Vindfjell, at 622 m.
What to see in Skien Municipality
The places in and around Skien Municipality, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Grenland BridgeBridge in Telemark, Norway17 km
- Skien ChurchChurch building in Skien, Eastern Norway1.2 km
- Langøytangen LighthouseLighthouse in Norway25 km
- Brevik BridgeBridge in Norway18 km
- Eidanger ChurchChurch building in Porsgrunn, Eastern Norway11 km
- Gimsøy ChurchChurch building in Skien, Eastern Norway931 m
- Gjerpen ChurchChurch in Telemark, Norway2.7 km
- Herre ChurchChurch building in Bamble, Eastern Norway11 km
- Hvarnes ChurchChurch building in Larvik, Vestfold, Norway21 km
- Mølen tumuliIn Larvik, Vestfold, Norway29 km
- St. Olav's ChurchChurch ruins in Telemark, Norway22 km
- Styrvoll ChurchChurch building in Lardal, Vestfold, Norway23 km
- Old Berg ChurchChurch building in Larvik, Vestfold, Norway29 km
- Berg ChurchChurch building in Larvik, Vestfold, Norway29 km
- BondenMountain in Norway25 km
- FritzøehusBuilding in Larvik, Vestfold, Norway29 km
- Gulset ChurchChurch building in Skien, Eastern Norway2.7 km
- Hakastein ChurchFormer church in Norway619 m
- Helgen ChurchChurch building in Nome, Eastern Norway15 km
- Holla ChurchChurch building in Nome, Eastern Norway21 km
- Kilebygda ChurchChurch building in Skien, Eastern Norway13 km
- Kjose ChurchChurch building in Larvik, Vestfold, Norway21 km
- Kvelde ChurchChurch building in Larvik, Vestfold, Norway21 km
- Landsmarka ChapelChurch building in Nome, Eastern Norway26 km
And the other 43, by what you come to do:
- History: Langestrand Church, Melum Church, Nes Church, Romnes Church, Skotfoss Church, Solum Church
- Temples: Luksefjell Church, Siljan Church, Valebø Church
- Nature: Ruketuten, Stubbekollen, Vindfjell, Demningane og Gravtjernåsen, Elva Nature Reserve, Fugløyrogn, Holtsåsen, Jordstøyp, Korpen og Sagkollen, Kringlemyr, Langøya, Middagskollen, Mølen, Nevlungstranda, Røysa, Stormyr, Vemannsås, Brånås naturreservat, Langesundstangen, Lindholmane, Rognsflauane, Steinvika, Tangvald
- Food and drink: Bryggerhuset Veholt
- Hiking: Flekkerhytta, Fugleleiken, Kyststien i Bamble, Kyststien Larvik, Mule Varde, Presteseter, Sildevika, Solum, Sommerseter
- Hot springs: Torpevannet
When to go to Skien Municipality
The best time to visit Skien Municipality is December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:34
- FebBest time8:53
- MarBest time11:22
- AprPossible14:09
- MayBest time16:38
- JunBest time18:10
- JulBest time17:31
- AugBest time15:14
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:48
- NovPossible7:15
- DecBest time5:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 49. In May, 67 of the 67 places are at their best.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Skien Municipality
The nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF, Sandefjord(Torp)), 38 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tønsberg Municipality82 places47 km
- Moss, Norway62 places66 km
- Drammen78 places70 km
- Arendal Municipality36 places95 km
- Oslo178 places103 km
- Bærum22 places127 km
And all of Norway, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Skien Municipality?
The best known: Grenland Bridge, Skien Church, Langøytangen Lighthouse, Brevik Bridge, Eidanger Church. In all, 67 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Skien Municipality?
December to March and May to September; also possible: April and October to November. In June there are 18 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 49.
How do you get to Skien Municipality?
The nearest main airport is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), 38 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Skien Municipality as the destination and these 67 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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