Thon Hotel Høyers – Urban Romance
This is the package for you that wants to have a romantic experience in the canal city of Skien and a unique trip on the historical Telemark Canal.
Experience Skien’s oldest hotel, Thon Hotel Høyers, where there is a bottle of sparkling wine waiting for you in your room.
On the arrival night there’s booked a 2-course dinner for you in the hotel restaurant, Brasserie Madame Blom.
Enjoy a lovely breakfast and a lazy morning.
Then you will meet at Hjellebrygga pier to take the canal bus to Lunde, before you embark on a historical afternoon cruise to Skien with lunch on board.
In the evening you can enjoy a 3-course dinner at the hotel.
Thon Hotel Høyers in Skien is over 160 years old and is a traditional hotel with a charming atmosphere. Here you will find newly renovated rooms, and the lobby is decorated with chandeliers and deep, comfortable chairs.
It is located in the city center and is therefore the perfect starting point for all the attractions, shopping and restaurants in Skien.
Travel route: Day 1: - Accommodation at Thon Hotel Høyers, with a bottle of sparkling wine in your room. - 2-course dinner at Restaurant Brasseriet Madame Blom. Day 2: - Enjoy the hotel breakfast. - Kl. 11.30 attendance at Hjellebrygga pier. - Kl. 11.50 departure with canal bus from Hjellebrygga pier. - Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock. - Kl. 13.20 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Lunde lock. - Meals on board:
Travel route:
Day 1:
- Accommodation at Thon Hotel Høyers, with a bottle of sparkling wine in your room.
- 2-course dinner at Restaurant Brasseriet Madame Blom.
Day 2:
- Enjoy the hotel breakfast.
- Kl. 11.30 attendance at Hjellebrygga pier.
- Kl. 11.50 departure with canal bus from Hjellebrygga pier.
- Kl. 12.50 arrival at Lunde lock.
- Kl. 13.20 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Lunde lock.
- Meals on board: Lunch is included in the package.
- Kl. 17.30 arrival at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.
- 3-course dinner at Restaurant Brasseriet Madame Blom
Day 3:
- Enjoy the hotel breakfast before check-out.
Practical information during the canal cruise:
Parking:
You can park your car at the parking lot at Thon Hotel Høyers while on board.
The hotel has two parking lots, both against a fee.
If both are full, there is another parking lot across the street for the hotel for a fee.
It is also possible to move your car to Hjellebrygga on day 2.
Here you can park your car free of charge if you have a parking permit in the windshield to avoid fines.
Collect in from the bus driver before departure.
Meals on board:
There is a restaurant on board.
Included in this package you will be served Todays 2-course lunch.
Seating time to be agreed directly with the restaurant staff once you have boarded.
You can also order food directly at the boat from their menu.
It is not possible to book a table for the entire journey, and you can’t bring your own food on board.
Practical information at Thon Hotel Høyers:
Dining:
The hotel has its own restaurant, Brasseriet Madame Blom.
Breakfast and dinner are included in the package rate.
Parking:
You can park your car at the parking lot at Thon Hotel Høyers while on board.
The hotel has two parking lots, both against a fee.
If both are full, there is another parking lot across the street for the hotel for a fee.
Distance to Hjellebrygga pier:
It is about 7 minutes in walking distance from the hotel to Hjellebrygga pier.
Booking and payment:
Rate:
From NOK 5410,- per person.
The rate for this package can vary when it comes to your choice of date and room type.
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 2025:
18. May – 6. September: Monday - Friday
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:
-Two nights at Thon Hotel Høyers, including breakfast
-Todays 2-course dinner Day 1
-Todays 3-course dinner Day 2
-Bus ticket Lunde-Skien
-Canal ticket Skien-Lunde
-Todays 2-course lunch on board