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Panoramic drive and beautiful scenery from Kragerø to Ulefoss/Lunde and back.
Experience the Telemark Canal from the deck of a historical canal boat.
Experience the water lock chambers as they were used more than a hundred years ago.
Sail through Vrangfoss Locks, the largest lock of the canal, which has five chambers.
Telemark landscape You will arrive at Ulefoss and board your canal boat. The Telemark Canal was completed in 1892 to create a continuous waterway from the coast to the inner part of Telemark. Its 18 locks lift boats from 0 to 236 feet above sea level. In European travel guides, the canal was described as one of the “eight wonders of the world” when it was finished. On your canal boat ride from Ulefoss to Lunde, you will sail into the heart of the canal landscape. On your way, you will pass two locks, including Vrangfoss. Vrangfoss is the largest lock, featuring five chambers. Enjoy lunch on board MS Victoria; the dish of the day and tea/coffee will be served.
Practical information
Language: English.
Included: Lunch on board a canal boat.
Remarks/requirements: Appropriate clothing, warm layers, and comfortable walking shoes. Canal Cruise will be on a public sailing, Journey time is approx. 2 hours each way.
Walking information: Limited walking involved
Wheelchair accessible: No.
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