Skien Travel Guide
Norway
Skien is a city of 50,595 people in Norway, in the country’s south-east. It is served by Skien Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving by plane.
Skien is not known for named beaches within 40 kilometres, so it is better approached as an inland city break than a beach destination. The area has a distinct seasonal climate, with cooler winters and milder summers.
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Weather in Skien
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Pays in NOK
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +47
Tipping: Tipping isn't as widespread or expected in Norway as it is in some other countries. Service charges are usually included in the bill, and staff are paid a fair wage. However, it's appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Skien
Jan
-1°12Feb
2°10Mar
6°10Apr
12°10May
18°8Jun
20°14Jul
21°19Aug
20°16Sep
17°13Oct
11°11Nov
4°9Dec
2°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Skien
Kleivstrand
8.9 km away
Asdalsstranda
13.5 km away
Krabberødstranda
16.3 km away
Breidestranden
17.2 km away
Bjørnehistranda
18 km away
Bjønnesstranda
19.4 km away
Vinjestranda
21.2 km away
Stranda
24.6 km away
Things to do in Skien
Skien kirke
christian place of worship
4.3 km
Teater Ibsen
theatre venue
3.4 km
Gimsøy church
christian place of worship
2.6 km
Telemark Museum
history museum
4.2 km
Ibsenhuset
cultural center
3.7 km
2 km
Solmyrås Sportskapell
christian place of worship
4 km
Brekkeparken
museum
4.1 km
Getting there
Skien Airport · 0 km
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