Last updated: 11. November 2024
Welcome to the complete Christmas guide for Skien! Here you'll find everything you need to know about Christmas celebrations in our city, from traditional markets to festive events that light up the winter darkness.
In downtown Skien, Henrik Ibsen's Street and Handelstorget await with their atmospheric Christmas markets and light decorations. From the historic Brekke Park to the modern Skien Leisure Park, the city offers a variety of winter activities. Along the Telemark Canal and in the city's historic quarters, visitors can experience traditional Norwegian Christmas atmosphere, while local shops and cafes offer seasonal specialties.
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Skien Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Glowing Christmas Time with Karl Holte Aarø
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas music with local musicians.
- Description
- Karl Holte Aarø and his musicians perform concerts in Sannidal church with unique and festive Christmas music.
- Where
- Kragerø | More Info : Glowing Christmas Time with Karl Holte Aarø
The Book Club at the Library Meets Again
- What to Expect
- Discussion of literature with a focus on the sequel to "Olive Kitteridge".
- Description
- The book club at the library meets again to discuss "Olive, Again" by Elizabeth Strout. We continue the thread from last month's book and talk about the sequel.
- Where
- Kragerø | More Info : The Book Club at the Library Meets Again
Abid Raja Comes to the Library
- What to Expect
- A personal and timely book reading with Abid Raja.
- Description
- Abid Raja will be at the library to discuss his book "Our Honor and Our Fear". The book tells the story of his personal experiences reconnecting with his family after 16 years of no contact.
- Where
- Kragerø | More Info : Abid Raja Comes to the Library
Skien Other Holiday Activities
City Hike and Quiz
- What to Expect
- Exclusive city walk with an informal quiz afterwards.
- Description
- Join a fun tour of the city with Thomas Bakkerud from Kultur-kameratene. After the walk, we gather in Meierigalleriet at the library for an informal quiz related to what Thomas has told us.
- Where
- Kragerø | More Info : City Hike and Quiz
Skien Leisure Park Ice Skating
- What to Expect
- Unique ice rink with international standards.
- Description
- Skien fritidspark offers an ice hockey rink and curling lanes in a large hall with seating for 900 spectators.
- Where
- Skien | More Info : Skien Leisure Park Ice Skating
Skien Leisure Park Curling
- What to Expect
- Curling with adapted instructors.
- Description
- Skien fritidspark offers a unique curling experience with instructors to help you master the sport, even if you don't have much strength.
- Where
- Skien | More Info : Skien Leisure Park Curling
Telemark Husky Tour
- What to Expect
- Unique dog sledding tours in Rauland.
- Description
- Telemark Husky Tour offers unique dog sledding tours in Rauland, where you can experience Norwegian nature in a unique way.
- Where
- Skien | More Info : Telemark Husky Tour