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  1. 2 girls on the beach in Vrådal

  1. Summer in Telemark
    Summer in Telemark
    Telemark - a travel destination with something for everyone! The perfect destination for family holidays, active tourists and those who really want to see what Telemark in Norway has to offer.
  2. People of the North at Vidsyn Midjås in Dalen.
    People of the North - A spectacular journey through Telemark
    People of the North" is an international TV series featuring host Arne Hjeltnes, Swedish chef Frida Ronge, and award-winning distiller Stig Bareksten. Together, they explore fascinating people, historical sites, culture, and beautiful landscapes in Telemark.
  3. Architectural Gems of Telemark
    Architectural Gems of Telemark
    Telemark offers a unique collection of architecture spanning from the Middle Ages to cutting-edge sustainable design.
  4. people at the Gausta cable car
    Exciting attractions and experiences
    A tour of Telemark will be packed with exciting attractions and experiences. Visit climbing parks, see the country’s largest stave church, check out an interactive porcelain museum, take a refreshing dive in water parks, enjoy delicious ice cream in the coastal cities, experience a silver mine, visit the World Heritage and admire the spectacular lock systems!
  5. Swimming in Telemark
    Swimming in Telemark
    Telemark offers a variety of great swimming spots. Enjoy family-friendly beaches along the coast, relax on smooth rocks or sandy shores, or find a quiet lake or mountain stream on the Hardangervidda for a peaceful swim.
  6. Soria Moria sauna at Dalen
    Travellers bucket list
    Set your course for the beautiful county of Telemark in Norway, with its majestic mountains, spectacular lakes, and rich cultural heritage.

Experience Telemark

  1. The sculpture TREE in Notodden. Autumn.
    Autumn
    Telemark offers a great variety of activities not only during summer. Hiking, fishing, museums, golf and many more activities and exhibitions can be found during the autumn in Telemark. Check out our recommended activities here.
  2. spring
    spring
    Spring in Telemark and its' long and light spring days offer many experiences and acitivities. Leisure boats and cabins are being prepared for the upcoming summer. The coastal paths in Telemark are perfect for spring hiking as the flowers are flourishing. The cosy outside terraces are awaiting your arrival where you can enjoy food and drinks.
  3. Skiing and winter activities in Telemark
    Skiing and winter activities in Telemark
    Telemark is Norway's largest ski region and can offer beautiful cross-country tracks, gorgeous nature, snowboard and ski resorts, off-piste sensations and modern alpine experiences.
  4. kayaking on the Telemark Canal in the lock chamber
    Popular outdoor activities in Telemark
    Telemark offers a variety of activities, from hilly mountains to a beautiful coastline. It is also said that Telemark is Norway in a miniature. It offers scenic mountain views, paddling on quiet waters or between islands in the archipelago, a variety of cycling trails and beautiful forest trails.
  5. 2 girls in bunad
    Experience the cultural treasures of Telemark – A journey through history, art and culture
    In Norway you will find many cultural experiences: New culture and ancient culture. Rural culture and urban culture. Cultural heritage and contemporary culture. A holiday in Telemark will really contribute to Norwegian cultural experiences. Check out art exhibitions, festivals, dining experiences, Munch hiking, concerts and much more.
  6. MS Henrik Ibsen on the Telemark Canal
    The Telemark Canal
    The Telemark Canal - one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. The Telemark Canal was carved into the rock over 100 years ago. When the canal was completed in 1892, it was called the "eighth wonder".

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