Half day trip afternoon: Skien-Lunde-Skien
Are late summer evenings your thing, and do you prefer a leisurely start to your day? Then this canal cruise is tailor-made for you. The canal bus departs from the Hjellebrygga pier in Skien, taking you to Lunde lock. Once in Lunde, you'll board one of the historic canal ships for a serene journey downstream to Skien. Along the way, you'll traverse 5 locks, among them the grand Vrangfoss, boasting 5 chambers and standing as the largest lock in the canal.
Travel Route:
- Kl. 11.30 attendance at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
- Kl. 11.50 departure with the canal bus from Hjellebrygga pier.
- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.20 departure with M/S Victoria or M/S Henrik Ibsen from Lunde lock.
- Kl. 17.30 arrival at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien
PS!
You can also do this trip the opposite way, by starting in Skien at kl. 08.10 in the morning with the canal boat to Lunde, and bus back.
Find the half day trip called Half day trip morning:
- Kl. 11.30 attendance at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
- Kl. 11.50 departure with the canal bus from Hjellebrygga pier.
- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.20 departure with M/S Victoria or M/S Henrik Ibsen from Lunde lock.
- Kl. 17.30 arrival at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien
PS!
You can also do this trip the opposite way, by starting in Skien at kl. 08.10 in the morning with the canal boat to Lunde, and bus back.
Find the half day trip called Half day trip morning:
Travel Route:
- Kl. 11.30 attendance at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
- Kl. 11.50 departure with the canal bus from Hjellebrygga pier.
- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.20 departure with M/S Victoria or M/S Henrik Ibsen from Lunde lock.
- Kl. 17.30 arrival at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien
PS!
You can also do this trip the opposite way, by starting in Skien at kl. 08.10 in the morning with the canal boat to Lunde, and bus back.
Find the half day trip called Half day trip morning: Skien-Lunde-Skien
Practical information during the canal cruise:
Parking:
Your car can be parked at the parking lot at Hjellebrygga pier free of charge.
Be aware that you need a parking permit to avoid fines.
Collect it from the bus driver before departure.
Meals on board:
There is a restaurant on board.
It is possible to prebook lunch with your tickets.
You can also order food directly at the boat from their menu without prebooking.
If you book tickets for 10 persons or more, we recommend that you prebook meals on board.
It is not possible to book a table for the entire journey, and you can’t bring your own food or drink on board.
Bus:
The canal bus is limited only to our guests and is a tour bus.
It stops right next to Hjellebrygga pier in Skien and at Lunde the bus stop is located approx. 200 meter from the lock.
The bus does not have a card machine on board, and prebooking is necessary.
Dogs are not allowed, except for guide dogs.
Booking and payment:
Rate:
Adults from 16 years: From NOK 1210,- to NOK 1270,- per adult.
Children 4-15 years: NOK 485,- per child.
Children 0-3 years: Free of charge
The rate for this package can vary when it comes to your choice of date.
Please select date of choice to see the package rate.
PS! These are rates for online bookings.
There will be a fee for bookings made over phone, email, or in person.
Periods 2025:
19th of May - 7th of September: Daily
Booking:
Due to high demand, we recommend that you order in advance.
This package must be booked at least one day prior to your departure.
Payment:
All reservations must be paid in full when booking.
This package includes:
- Bus ticket Skien-Lunde
- Canal ticket Lunde-Skien