Slow down and unwind in Telemark – from spas and saunas to peaceful moments in nature. Take time to relax, recharge and enjoy a slower pace, whether you’re looking for a wellness experience or simply a break from everyday life.
Relaxing highlights
The Telemark Canal
The Telemark Canal with its beautiful locks starts in Skien and ends in Dalen. Join various day trips or boat trips with accommodation.
Hjellebrygge, 3706 Skien
Nattbading på Skien Fritidspark
Bli med på nattbading - en rolig og eksklusiv kveldsopplevelse i badeland. Nattbad er et unikt kveldstilbud for voksne, med fokus på ro, restitusjon og velvære. Badeanlegget får dempet belysning og lavere tempo, slik at du kan koble av og nyte en avslappende atmosfære.
Skien fritidspark, Moflatvegen 38, 3735 Skien, Norge
Outdoor -Spa at Canvas Hotel
During your stay at Canvas Hotel in Nissedal, you can enjoy one of the world's most unique outdoor-Spa.
Heimdalsheia, 3855 Treungen
Unwind in Telemark
From spas and saunas to peaceful experiences in nature – discover some of our recommendations for slowing down and recharging.
Explore relaxation and wellness in Telemark
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
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
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
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
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
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
Saga Sauna
Experience relaxation by lake Hjartsjåvatnet in Hjartdal. Saga Sauna offers sauna experiences with fantastic views and a shelter with barbecue facilities.
Hjartdalsvegen 400, 3690 Hjartdal
Skien Dalen Skipsselskap AS - M/S Victoria
Skien Dalen Skipssselskap owns and operates the canal boat M/S Victoria, which operates in traffic on the Telemark Canal from Skien to Dalen.
Fylkeshuset, 7 etg., 3706 Skien
MS Victoria
MS Victoria, also known as the Canal Queen sails on lock cruises between Skien and Dalen from May to September.
Fylkesbakken 10, 3715 Skien
Floating sauna near town centre
Enjoy beautiful views towards Gunnarsholmen Fortress and the sea, while you sit back and relax in the lovely floating sauna.
Gunnarsholmen, 3770 Kragerø
Floating sauna "Leo"
Rent the floating sauna boat, LEO, at Bakkestranda in Skien. Enjoy a relaxing moment and a little everyday luxury.
Fløtninga / Bakkestranda, 3724 Skien
Damp Sauna "Melvin"
The floating sauna, Melvin, in Porsgrunn. Luxurious sauna with hot shower, refrigerator, dressing room and stereo. Accommodates 15 people.
3915 Porsgrunn
Telemark Yoga
Siljudalen: Your Telemark retreat for deep peace, yoga, and nature. Find presence & strength in the Yoga Barn, with nourishing plant-based food.
SIljudalsvegen 433, 3691 Gransherad
Public Sauna
Experience relaxation in the floating sauna at Ulefoss. Enjoy the tranquility in beautiful surroundings. 300 NOK/hour. Easy booking, preheated sauna upon arrival.
Øravegen 31, 3830 Ulefoss
Sauna at Vidsyn Midjås
When you stay in the charming cabins of Vidsyn Midjas, you can reserve the private wood-burning sauna.
Midjåsvegen 333, 3880 Dalen
Floating Sauna at Skogens Rom
Experience a new architect-designed sauna raft in Lunde on the Telemark Canal. Enjoy wood-fired sauna, heated lounge, ice bathing, and stunning nature.
Vrangfossvegen 534, 3825 Lunde
Floating saunas at Gausta
If you want to end the day with a warm and good experience, you can visit the two floating saunas on Kvitåvatn with a magical view towards Gaustatoppen.
kvitåvatnvegen 372, 3660 Rjukan
Wood-fired sauna at Follsjø
At lake Follsjø, Bolkesjø Gaard has turned the old pig house into a sauna. The sauna is located 100 meters from the water's edge with room for 7 people.
Follsjøvegen 1250, 3680 Notodden
Relaxing places to stay
Discover places where you can slow down, unwind and wake up refreshed in peaceful surroundings.
Gaustablikk Mountain Resort
Gaustablikk Fjellresort is a family-friendly hotel with stunning views of Mount Gaustatoppen. Perfect for skiing, hiking, and wellness.
Kvitåvatnvegen 372, 3660 Rjukan
Norrøna Canvas Telemark
At Canvas Telemark you can experience wilderness glamping in luxurious yurt tents, incredible nature, mountain biking, camp life and fantastic food.
Heimdal, 3855 Treungen
Lystang Camping
Lystang is a small campsite along the Telemark Canal. Stay in a canvas tent, cozy cabin, or bring your own tent, camper/caravan and enjoy the peaceful setting.
Sauheradvegen 1344, 3683 Notodden
Beverøya Camping
Beverøya Camping offers comfortable cabins in peaceful, nature-rich surroundings—within walking distance of Bø town center. A perfect choice for those seeking relaxation, simple comfort, and easy access to everything.
Gvarvvegen 80, 3801 Bø
Nutheim Gjestgiveri
A small historic hotel in the heart of Telemark, overlooking the Flatdal valley. The hotel was orgianly a "coach in" and accomdated travelers along the E134 between east and west sinc 1877.
Flatdalsvegen 937, 3841 Flatdal
Telemark Camping
Experience the tranquility of Telemark at this rustic nature camping site, offering cabins, camping spots, and motel rooms by the beautiful Skredvatn lake.
Fyresdalsvegen 620, 3870 Fyresdal
