Vinje is located along the E134 - in the middle of Southern Norway, and is not only an excellent stopover for travelers between east and west, but a destination that offers a multitude of activities and cultural events throughout the year.
Rauland and Haukeliseter is famous ski resorts that attracts many tourists during the winter. Summertime they offer accommodations, opportunities for canoeing, hundreds of good fishing lakes and various social activities for the whole family.
Whether you are seeking beautiful scenery, pleasant family- or an active holiday with friends and colleagues, you will find opportunities in Vinje. Here you will encounter spectacular landscape, year-round outdoor adventures and indoor - and you can get acquainted with the history, dialects, traditions, crafts and folk art in Western Telemark.
The foot of Hardangervidda
Vinje is located in the upper Telemark and extends far into the Hardangervidda National Park, one of Europe's largest national parks.
Do not miss
- Mountain cruise at a lake with MF Fjellvåken - and the Mogen hut
- Falkeriset, paved sherpasti to viewpoint over Hardangervidda
- Traditional local food at Mjonøy, Vinje kro and Fjøllmathalli
Vinjestoga is the childhood home of the poet, journalist and linguist Aasmund Olavsson…
Vinje Centre for Journalism and Literature is a national center for poetry and journalism…
Oyfjell museum of Local History has a rich collection of tools, traditional costumes,…
For about 1000 years Tokke has had an export industry of whetstones. For Norwegian…
The Statkraft exhibit centre at the museum in Eidsborg tells the story of hydro power…
To experience the rich cultural heritage and traditions of West Telemark, VTM Eidsborg is…
Is the storehouse of the legendary woman Åse Stålekleiv the oldest profane wooden…
Charming, small stave church. Located by West Telemark Museum in Eidsborg.
The valley of Smørklepp in Vinje made a lasting impression on the famous Norwegian artist…
Dalen Hotel is a beautiful fairytale hotel build in 1894 in grand romantic style with…
The Skinnarland Collection houses more than 100 works of art by sculptor Knut Skinnarland…
A collection of replicas of local traditional log buildings, filled with cultural…
The museum shows sculptures, paintings, graphic art and drawings by the famous artist…
Raulandsakademiet is a course and activity centre, hostel and a living village garden.