Half day trip Ulefoss “Culture and history by the canal”
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A taste of the Telemark Canal!
Join in on a cruise down the Telemark Canal from Ulefoss and experience a taste of beautiful nature, history, and local food in one day.
From Ulefoss locks you get on the canal bus which takes you to Lunde lock; the heart of the Telemark Canal.
In Lunde you embark on one of the historical canal ships.
This trip takes you through the Vrangfoss lock system, the largest flight of locks in the Telemark Canal.
While in the locks you get to see the lock guards in action opening and closing the massive lock doors, an attraction you will find only here.
The journey down the historic waterway will give you panoramic views of beautiful scenery.
Travel Route: - Kl. 12.05 attendance at Ulefoss lock bus stop, approx. 100 meters before the Ulefoss locks.- Kl. 12.22 departure with the canal bus from Ulefoss locks bus stop.- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.- Kl. 13.20 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Lunde lock.- Kl. 15.20 arrival at Ulefoss locks.- Kl. 15.45 Guided tour at Øvre Verket.- Kl. 16.15 2-course menu at Spiseriet Restaurant.Practical information during the trip:Parking: Your car can be parked at the
Travel Route:
- Kl. 12.05 attendance at Ulefoss lock bus stop, approx. 100 meters before the Ulefoss locks.
- Kl. 12.22 departure with the canal bus from Ulefoss locks bus stop.
- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.20 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Lunde lock.
- Kl. 15.20 arrival at Ulefoss locks.
- Kl. 15.45 Guided tour at Øvre Verket.
- Kl. 16.15 2-course menu at Spiseriet Restaurant.
Practical information during the trip:
Parking:
Your car can be parked at the parking lot at Ulefoss locks free of charge.
While driving from Ulefoss center, the parking lot is reached about 200 meters before the locks.
It is marked with a parking sign (a large “P”) and the symbol for the Telemark Canal (a boat in a lock). There is a short walking distance to the bus stop, about 100 meters.
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 on board.
Bus:
The canal bus is limited only to our guests and is a tour bus.
It stops 100 meters from Ulefoss lock and at Lunde the bus stop is located approx. 200 meter from the lock.
Dogs are not allowed, except for guide dogs.
Practical information about Øvre Verket:
Guided tour:
Once you disembark at Ulefoss locks, you will be met by the guide who will take you past Ulefoss Ironworks before you reach Øvre Verket.
During the walk the guide will tell you about the area and the local history.
This is an easy walk on mainly asphalt and gravel, and it’s just 10 minutes.
PS: The guiding will be in Norwegian!
Dining:
At Spiseriet Restaurant at Øvre Verket you will be served a 2-course menu, included one beverage (choose between a glass of wine, beer, or mineral water).
Child menu consists of pommes frites with hot dog or chicken nuggets, juice, and an ice cream.
Øvre Verket:
Øvre Verket is a collection of listed workers’ housing that offers a gift shop, exhibitions, and local crafts.
Ulefoss is known as the oldest industrial site in Norway, and during your tour you will hear about what it was like for a worker at Ulefoss Jernværk to live here, amongst other things.
Booking and payment:
Rate:
Adult from 16 years: From NOK 1500,- to 1670,- per adult.
Children 4-15 years: From NOK 630,- per child.
Children 0-3 years: NOK 185,- per child
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.
Fee for bookings made over phone or email is NOK 80,- per person.
Periods 2024:
18th May – 28st August: Tuesdays – Sundays.
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 Ulefoss-Lunde
-Canal ticket Lunde-Ulefoss
-2-course menu, including one beverage
-30 minute Guided tour