River cruise in Southern Norway on the Telemark Canal Discover an authentic and natural Norway in a totally unusual way with a boat rental without a license on the Telemark Canal. This canal connects Skien to the Dalen fjords, and is 105 km long. Enjoy a quiet river cruise at a gentle pace to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the land of the midnight sun.

Norwegians are very attached to the Telemark Canal, which they consider the 8th wonder of the world. The canal was once used to transport goods to the most remote areas. Today, it is very popular with boaters for the magnificent landscapes it crosses, on a route with few locks : only 8 on the whole canal. The grandiose landscapes of this vast country are a real invitation to hike or bike. During your barge vacations, you will find well-equipped river stops and you will certainly be won over by the warm welcome generally reserved by the inhabitants.