Ibsenhuset, Skien

Name: Ibsenhuset
Address: Lundegata 6, Skien, 3724, Norway
Telephone: +47 35 58 13 30

#5 among attractions in Skien

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

Ibsenhuset is a Norwegian cultural centre in the city of Skien, Vestfold og Telemark county. The building houses several facilities for concerts, theater performances, opera, exhibits, conferences, courses, meetings and other events. There are also a restaurant and the town's main library in the building. International and national artists and entertainers have performed at Ibsenhuset. The name Ibsenhuset is derived from Henrik Ibsen's last name and from "huset", Norwegian for a house or building. Ibsen was born in Skien 20 March 1828 and lived in different locations in town until he was 15 years old. The Norwegian Ibsen award is annually presented at Ibsenhuset to promising playwrights. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1973 (51 years ago)Coordinates: 59°12'28"N, 9°36'20"E

Address

Lundegata 6Skien 3724 Norway

Contact

+47 35 58 13 30

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Ibsenhuset – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skien Church, Hakastein Church, Gjerpen Church, Festiviteten.

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Hakastein Church, Skien
24 min walk • Hakastein Church was a church under Gimsøy Abbey near Skien in Norway. It is first referred to in a manuscript from 1354. In 2001, archaeologists uncovered post-holes and other features which are believed to belong to the church.
1.1 miN
Cemetery, Church
Gjerpen Church, Skien
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~740 ftNE
59°12'34"N • 9°36'27"E
Festiviteten, Skien
4 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1550 ftE
59°12'31"N • 9°36'49"E
Brekkeparken, Skien
8 min walk • Historical place, Park
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teater Ibsen, Skien
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0.4 miSE
59°12'6"N • 9°36'38"E
Spriten Kunsthall, Skien
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0.6 miNW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Skagerak Arena, Skien
16 min walk • The Skagerak Arena is a football stadium located in Skien, Norway. It was formerly called Odd Stadion, and was built in 1923 as the home ground of Eliteserien club Odd. The stadium is often referred to as Falkum, being situated in that area of Skien.
1.2 miN
Cemetery
Gjerpen, Skien
30 min walk • Gjerpen is a former township which is now part of the municipality of Skien, in Telemark county, Norway.
~840 ftN
59°12'36"N • 9°36'19"E
Skiens Kunstforening, Skien
5 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ibsenhuset open?

Ibsenhuset is open:

Monday 8 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 11 pm
Thursday 8 am - 11 pm
Friday 8 am - 11 pm
Saturday 11 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ibsenhuset?

Nearby attractions include Festiviteten, Skien (4 min walk), Skiens Kunstforening, Skien (5 min walk), Skien Church, Skien (5 min walk), Brekkeparken, Skien (8 min walk).

How to get to Ibsenhuset by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ibsenhuset:

Bus

Skien Landmannstorget (5 min walk)

Train

Skien Stasjon (20 min walk)
Skien (20 min walk)