Dalen Hotel – The Canal Enthusiast – 2 nights

Get ready for a journey to the past and enjoy the same voyage up the Telemark Canal as royalties and nobles did over 100 years ago.

Start your day with breakfast on board while you travel on the narrow rivers, wide lakes, and through massive locks. Lower your shoulders and your pulse, enjoy good food and beverage, and observe the ever-changing landscape.

The atmosphere at Dalen Hotel is filled with history and luxury. The restaurant has world class food and service, and the storytelling in front of the fireplace wraps you in the experience of being the observer of history.

The second day at Dalen Hotel should be spent exploring the many things to see and do in Dalen. Why don’t you book yourself into the world-famous sauna “Soria Moria”, hike the Lårdalsstigen or, perhaps, just enjoy a calm Afternoon Tea in the hotel garden.

Travel Route:

Day 1
- Kl 07:40 meeting point: Hjellebrygga pier in Skien
- Kl 08:10 departure with M/S Henrik Ibsen or M/S Victoria from Hjellebrygga pier.
- Meals on board: Breakfast and lunch is included in the package.
- Kl 17:40 / 18:35 arrival at Lastein pier in Dalen.
- From the pier to Dalen Hotel you can either take the hotel bus or take a walk while you send your luggage with the bus.
- Kl 19:30 a glass of aperitif is served in the bar before the meal.
- Kl 20:00 3-course dinner in the Restaurant Bandak.

Day 2:
- Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel.
- We recommend a visit to West Telemark Museum, or go for a walk to Rui-farm, or perhaps enjoy Afternoon Tea.
- Kl 18:00 3-course dinner in the Restaurant Bandak.

Day 3:
- Kl 07:40 / 08:30 meeting poing: Lastein pier, Dalen.
- Kl 08:00 / 08:50 departure with M/S Victoria or M/S Henrik Ibsen from Lastein pier in Dalen.
- Meals on board: Breakfast and lunch is included in the package.
- Kl 17:30 arrival and disembarking at Hjellebrygga pier in Skien.

Practical information on board:

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 crew on board before departure.

Meals on board:
There is a restaurant on board. Included in this package you will be served breakfast and a 2-course lunch both ways. 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 Dalen Hotel:

Dining:
The hotel reserves the right to determine and/or adjust the seating time to guarantee the best experience for all hotel guests.
For those who book the package the table seating will be from kl 20:00 on the first evening, and from kl 18:00 on day 2.
Exact time will be informed during check in.
The glass of aperitif will be served 30 minutes prior to the meal in the bar on the first day.

Dress code:
In the evening, the restaurant has a smart casual dress code.
It is possible to borrow a suit jacket at the hotel.

The rooms:
At Dalen Hotel the rooms have maximum capacity of 2 persons.
This also applies to children.

Booking and payment:

Rate:
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.
When purchasing by phone/email, there will be a surcharge

Periods 2025:
18. May – 08. September: Daily

Booking:
Due to high demand, we recommend that you order in advance.
Do not wait until the day before.

Payment:
All reservations must be paid in full when booking.