Skien, Administrative center in Vestfold og Telemark, Norway
The municipality extends over 779 square kilometers in southern Norway, containing both urban areas and natural landscapes along the Skien river.
Established as a market town in 1358, Skien developed into a major trading center for timber exports to European countries through maritime connections.
The municipality features numerous architectural elements, including Gjerpen Church from 1150 and Frogner Manor with Italian Renaissance influence.
The municipal council, consisting of 55 representatives, manages local services including education, healthcare, and social programs for 55,924 residents.
Skien maintains seven parishes under the Church of Norway and hosts sports facilities such as Gjerpenhallen and the 12,000-capacity Skagerak Arena.
Inception: 1358
Capital city: Skien
Shares border with: Kongsberg Municipality, Siljan Municipality, Porsgrunn, Bamble, Drangedal Municipality, Nome Municipality, Midt-Telemark
Website: https://skien.kommune.no
GPS coordinates: 59.20806,9.55278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
Telemark Canal
18.3 km
Mikaelshulen
4.6 km
Skien Church
3 km
Fossum Hovedgård
4 km
Ulefos Hovedgaard
19.5 km
Grenland Bridge
18.6 km
Brevik Bridge
19.4 km
Borgestad Manor
7.4 km
Festiviteten, Skien
3.1 km
Rafnes
11.8 km
Østre Porsgrunn Church
9.7 km
Kapitelberget kirkeruin
4.1 km
Søndre Brekke gård
3.5 km
Vår Frue Church
9.7 km
Gimsøy Abbey
3.5 km
Frogner Hovedgård, Skien
3.9 km
Skien Fritidspark
3.4 km
Meierigården in Porsgrunn
9.5 km
Eidanger Church
13 km
Amphitrite, the wave and the sea birds
9.5 km
Telemark Museum
3.5 km
Borgestad church
8 km
Ibsenhuset
3 km
Frierfjord
12.7 km
Customs House, Porsgrunn
9.4 km
Gjemsø Kloster
3.5 km
Henrik Ibsen Museum
3.8 km
Løveid Locks
1.8 kmReviews
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