Take a break and enjoy the café scene in Telemark – from small, charming spots to vibrant urban meeting places. Here you'll find great flavours, local charm, and welcoming places that invite you to stay a little longer.
Explore cafés in Telemark
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
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
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
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
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 Silo Farm Shop
Visit Siloen Gardsbutikk by E134! Discover local food, eggs, honey, and interior decor. Enjoy fresh pastries and coffee in a historic farm shop.
Bygdaråvegen 550B, 3840 Seljord
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
The Bakery at Gausta
The Bakery is Gausta’s very own bakery and café.
Gausta Skisenter, 3660 Rjukan
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
Sykkelbryggeriet
Discover Sykkelbryggeriet in central Skien: a bar, and venue offering beer, live music, stand-up, and an authentic local vibe!
Nedre Hjellegate 1, 3724 Skien
Ælvespeilet Kafé & vinbar
Restaurant Elvespeilet Mat & Vinbar in Porsgrunn serves both lunch and dinner dishes. The restaurant is located in Kulturhuset Elvespeilet's ground floor.
Elvespeilet, Storgt. 164, 3915 Porsgrunn
Skien fritidspark, cafeteria - Skien
Cafe Aqua can be found in the main building by the water park. Here you will find a selection of tasty hot and cold dishes as well as refreshing beverages.
Moflatveien 38, 3733 Skien
Sjøormen Kro
Sjøormen Kro is located in Seljord. Here you will be served traditional food, a’la carte, international dishes but also coffee and a nice piece of cake.
Ingrid Slettens veg 20, 3840 Seljord
Lastein Bryggjekafé
Lastein Bryggjekafe is a nice little summer restaurant on the pier at Dalen and is the arrival point for the veteran ships M/S Henrik Ibsen and M/S Viktoria.
Storvegen 2, 3880 Dalen
Lunde Slusekro
Lunde Slusekro is located by Lunde lock, which is part of the Telemark Canal, about 1 km from Lunde center.
Slusevegen 40, 3825 Lunde
Stasjonen Kafé
The Station Café is located in Notoddens first railway station, a beautiful art noveau building from 1909, part of the UNESCO world heritage.
Hydroparken, Bygg 52, 3674 Notodden
Museum Cafe Morgedal
This cafe will not have dinner this summer. But - we have the best home made cakes.
Morgedalvegen 159, 3848 Morgedal
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Make the most of your stop
Combine your café visit with shopping, cultural experiences, or local sights in the area.
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
Swimming Pool Access at Straand Hotel
Enjoy a relaxing swim in the heated indoor pool at historic Straand Hotel in Vrådal. Pool access is available for visiting guests, perfect for a refreshing break with the family or a peaceful soak after a day exploring Telemark.
Straand Hotel
Z Museum in Treungen
Experience a unique collection of art, culture, and history in the heart of Nissedal. Z Museum takes you on a journey through time and expression, from rare historical artifacts to modern masterpieces. Visit us and find your inspiration! Every 1,000th visitor receives free admission and a bottle of wine.
Sundsmoen 27, 3855 Tveitsund
Sauna in Austbygde
Wood-fired sauna with a changing room and the opportunity to swim in Lake Tinnsjøen. Enjoy the warmth of the stove, alone or with a good friend.
Austbygdevegen 111, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
Summer & Sauna – A Private Experience in Skogens rom (Forest Hideaway Telemark)
Treat yourself to three peaceful hours surrounded by nature. This is an exclusive experience where you’ll have the entire floating sauna to yourselves. Enjoy the sunshine on the deck, read a book in the cozy lounge, swim in the canal, and let the warmth of the wood-fired sauna slow down the pace. Quality time with someone you care about!
Vrangfossvegen 534, 3825 Lunde
Hardangervidda National Park Visitor Centre
Hardangervidda National Park Visitor Centre is a government-authorized visitor centre offering interpretation and nature guidance all year round. Hardangervidda is Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau and Norway’s largest national park on the mainland.
Møsvannsveien 1149, Rjukan
M/S Fram Cruise
Sail through beautiful islands and Northern Europe's highest-lying sluices aboard the historic veteran boat M/S Fram from 1909. A 2-hour scenic cruise on Lake Nisser, departing from Straand Brygge in Vrådal.
In the Footsteps of Ibsen in Skien
Join an exciting walking tour through Henrik Ibsen’s childhood city, Skien, and learn more about the world-renowned playwright’s early years.
Øvregate 32a, 3715 Skien
Via Ferrata in Fyresdal
Experience an exciting Via Ferrata route in Fyresdal, perfect for the whole family.
Telemark Camping, Fyresdal, Norge
Guided hike with the landowner at Gautefallheia Sverre Tveit
Join landowner Sverre Tveit on a scenic tour from Felehovet Sør to Reinsvassnuten. This four-hour hike is suitable for both adults and families with children.
Felehovet Sør 1, 3855 Treungen
Vest-Telemark Museum with Eidsborg Stave Church
Vest-Telemark Museum Eidsborg is the perfect starting point for exploring the region’s rich cultural heritage. The site includes a modern museum building with engaging exhibitions, the Eidsborg Stave Church, and an open-air museum with more than 30 historic buildings – among them Stålekleivloftet from 1184, one of the world’s oldest preserved secular wooden buildings.
Museumsvegen 9, 3891 Høydalsmo
Yoga (calm hatha) at Straand Hotel
The yoga practice is calm and meditative (classical hatha yoga), with a focus on breathing, presence, and movement. All exercises can be adapted, and it is entirely possible to participate regardless of experience, age, or physical limitations.
The most important thing is not how it looks, but how it feels.
Kviteseidvegen 1698, 3853 Vrådal
Admission Ticket to Skien Fritidspark Water Park
Experience Skien Fritidspark, a versatile activity area offering opportunities for both relaxation and excitement, indoors and outdoors. The main attractions include the water park, outdoor adventure park, and curling.
Skien fritidspark, Moflatvegen 38, 3735 Skien, Norge
Entrance to The Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum - Vemork
This listing provides you with ticket options for the Norwegian Industrial Worker's Museum at Vemork, 5.5 kilometers west of the city of Rjukan.
Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
Entrance to Telemark Kunstmuseum
Entrance ticket to the Telemark Art Museum & World Heritage Centre at Tinfos, Notodden.
O. H. Holtas gate 27, 3678 Notodden
Shared Sauna Session in Skogens Rom Sauna
Experience a beautiful sauna by the Telemark Canal, built and run with a heartfelt connection to the forest, the guest, and the surrounding cultural landscape. Perfect for relaxation in peaceful, sheltered surroundings and for social moments.
Vrangfossvegen 534, 3825 Lunde
Norwegian Ski Adventure, Morgedal
Visit Norwegian Ski Adventure (Norsk Skieventyr) and immerse yourself in Norway’s rich skiing history, spanning from ancient Sami ski culture through fearless polar explorers and ski pioneers, to modern winter sports as we know them today. Norway, Telemark, and Morgedal hold a unique and important place in international ski history. Welcome to a day full of discovery and adventure.
Morgedalvegen 159, 3848 Morgedal
DuVerden Maritime Museum & Science Centre – Porsgrunn
Explore real science, technology and maritime history at DuVerden in Porsgrunn. With interactive exhibits on climate, energy, logistics, safety and shipping heritage, it offers hands-on learning for kids and families.
Tollbugata 23, 3933 Porsgrunn
Badeparken in Langesund
Experience Norway's coziest bathing adventure at Badeparken Langesund, a paradise for guests of all ages who love to swim.
Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund
One-Day Ticket to the Porcelain Museum - Telemark Museum
Discover over 135 years of porcelain history in Porsgrunn. Visit the exhibition next to Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik and see how the classic blue-and-white pattern is still hand-painted. Learn about industrial heritage, Norwegian design, and craftsmanship.
Porselensvegen 6b, 3920 Porsgrunn