About Skien
- Skien is among the 20 largest cities in Norway, with a population of about 51,000.
- No town in Telemark is bigger.
- Oslo, the largest city in Norway, is about 101 km away.
- Close by: Porsgrunn (8 km), Larvik (30 km) and Stavern (34 km).
Dating by city / Norway / Telemark / Skien
Dating in Skien
No one from Skien has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
Where to meet in Skien
Skien is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Porsgrunn is close by.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Skien
Who can I meet near Skien?
Within 50 km of Skien there are 9 towns and cities — Sandefjord, Tønsberg and Porsgrunn among them — with more than 260,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Skien?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Skien and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Skien real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Skien?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.