cruise without a licence
PorsgrunnRenting a houseboat without a license and sailing in the heart of the Norwegian fjords is a dream accessible to all. Starting from Porsgrunn in the Telemark region, you will enjoy the gentle Norwegian landscape in the summertime.
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.
Discover Norway and its fjords with a boat rental without a license
Both wild and domesticated, the beauty of Norway’s nature will enchant those who love wide open spaces and eco-friendly tourism. In only a few kilometers, the changes of scenery can be brutal : From forests to meadows as far as the eye can see, or from high steep mountains to the famous fjords of Northern Europe. River cruising in a houseboat without a license will allow you to discover this great variety from an exceptional point of view from the waterway.
The barge itineraries from Porsgrunn will allow you to discover this multitude of landscapes, while living in immersion in the Norwegian culture.
The country of the Fjords is also known for its intense cultural life, mixing traditions, modernity and diversity in sectors as varied as music and painting.
The little extra for your riverboat vacation in Norway ? Meet the fishermen and buy fish directly from the harbor for quality and fresh local products.
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Renting a houseboat without a license and sailing in the heart of the Norwegian fjords is a dream accessible to all. Starting from Porsgrunn in the Telemark region, you will enjoy the gentle Norwegian landscape in the summertime.
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Aller-retour | 200km - 8 locks | 0h | Porsgrunn - Lunde - Porsgrunn - Langesund - Kragerø - Porsgrunn |
Mini-week | |||
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Aller-retour | 105km - 8 locks | 0h | Porsgrunn - Skien - Dalen - Porsgrunn |
Aller-retour | 78km - 2 locks | 0h | Porsgrunn - Notoden - Porsgrunn |
Weekend | |||
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Aller-retour | 9km - 0 locks | 0h | Porsgrunn - Skien - Porsgrunn |
Aller-simple | 55km - 0 locks | 0h | Porsgrunn - Langesund - Kragerø |