Taste your way through Telemark – from farm shops and local producers to restaurants, cafés and unique food experiences. Discover local ingredients shaped by tradition and the seasons, alongside new flavours and fresh ideas.

Explore Restaurants

Discover Telemark’s restaurants – from casual places to eat to restaurants celebrating seasonal ingredients and memorable meals.

Taste the Flavours of Telemark

Meet the people behind the food and discover where local ingredients come from. Visit farm shops, small-scale producers and places that offer an authentic taste of Telemark

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Afternoon Tea at Historic Straand Hotel

A delicious tradition with roots back to 1840. Enjoy finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and sweet delicacies with tea, served in our historic lounges from 1864 or in the apple garden at Straand Hotel in Vrådal.

Straand Hotel AS, Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Gamle Polet Game Bar

Visit Gamle Polet Spillbar in Porsgrunn! Karaoke, shuffleboard, darts, and billiards. The best afterwork every Friday. Join us for great vibes today!

Storgata 137, 3915 Porsgrunn

Christmas Dinner with Jørn Hoel — Lutefisk for Modern Tastes

A Christmas dinner evening with Norwegian music legend Jørn Hoel — food, music, and warm stories in the historic rooms of Straand Hotel.

Christmas Dinner and Stand-Up with Ole Soo, Odd Magnus, and Henrik Overaa Bjørnson

Guaranteed laughs — three of Norway's funniest comedians on stage, paired with a delicious Christmas buffet in historic surroundings.

Christmas Dinner and Concert with E-76

Close out the Christmas season with live music, great food, and festive atmosphere in historic surroundings

Valentine's dinner at Straand Hotel

Welcome to an unforgettable evening where love takes center stage. Let the stress of everyday life melt away as you enjoy an exquisite three-course dinner together — just the two of you.

Straand Hotel AS, Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Trapper’s Cabin Dinner in Vrådal - A winter experience

Enjoy a cozy winter evening at Trapper’s Cabin near Straand Hotel in Vrådal, where you’ll be served a warm game stew and drinks in a traditional, intimate setting.

Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal (meet up in the reception of the hotel)

Straand Summerland Bar

Straand Summerland summer café is located on the lakeside in Vrådal. In addition to the café you will find a playground, a beach, boat rental and beach volleyball.

Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal

Coffee distillery and coffee bar Farstad & Co.

Farstad & Co is Skien's only coffee roastery with its own café, where you can enjoy locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and meals for breakfast and lunch.

Kverndalsgata 8, 3717 Skien

Vierli Cafeteria

At Vierli Kafeteria you get dinner dishes, fast food, cakes and hot and cold drinks.

3864 Rauland

Kviteseid Brygge/Tourist Information Office

Kviteseid Brygge/ Tourist Information Office. Open during summer season.

Kviteseidbyen, 3850 Kviteseid

Palma Coffee Corner

Palma Kaffehjørnet in Skien city centre: Your unique interior shop & café. Enjoy homemade soups, quality coffee, and find unique gifts. A cozy retreat!

Telemarksgate 6, 3743 Skien

Lundetangen Pub

Your cozy local pub in Skien! A meeting place with soul, warmth, and a great atmosphere. Enjoy our outdoor seating area with blankets and heating lamps.

Telemarksgata 22, 3724 Skien

Hamaren Summer Café

Welcome to Hamaren Sommarkafé! Enjoy ice cream, fresh buns, pizza, and more. Located at Fyresdal brewery park.. Open daily 10am-7pm.

Klokkarhamaren 6, 3870 Fyresdal

The ice cream bar in Porsgrunn

Enjoy ice cream and milkshakes on Pincho Nation large terrace with river views in Porsgrunn. Open May–September. Welcome to the Ice Cream Bar!

Storgata 162, 3915 Porsgrunn

Blackbird Café

Visit Café Blackbird Skien. Enjoy artisanal sourdough bread, delicious pizza, and coffee by the river. A warm atmosphere for locals and visitors.

Tømmerkaia 36, 3732 Skien

Café Hvelvet

Experience Café Hvelvet in the center of Fyresdal - a charming oasis with delicious coffee, homemade lunch, cakes and local products. Perfect for relaxation!

Folkestadgata 3, 3870 Fyresdal

Grand Delikatesse

Grand Delikatesse in Skien offers Mediterranean delicacies, fresh sourdough bread, handmade marzipan, chocolate, and tasting events.

Nedre Hjellegate 1, 3734 Skien

The Bakery at Gausta

The Bakery is Gausta’s very own bakery and café.

Gausta Skisenter, 3660 Rjukan

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Aarnes Cafeteria

Aarnes Cafeteria in Gvarv with its beautiful view of Norsjø and apple orchards. A place where new ideas and Norwegian homemade traditional food meet.

Strannavegen 302, 3810 Gvarv

Great Stops Along the Way

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