From World Heritage to living traditions
Telemark lies at the heart of Norway’s cultural heritage. Follow in the footsteps of Henrik Ibsen, explore UNESCO-listed industrial heritage, discover medieval stave churches and taste award-winning local food.
Cultural experiences in Telemark
Cultural experiences in Telemark
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 Ticket – 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
Admission Ticket – 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
Marispelet Rjukan
The Mari play is referred to as one of Norway's best games and is based on an old legend. The legend is about Mari and Øystein and their forbidden love.
Sandven 25, 3656 Atrå
Notodden Blues Festival
The Notodden Blues Festival is Norway's largest blues festival, known as "Europe's best blues experience." It takes place on the first weekend of August.
Storgata 1, 3676 Notodden
Heddal Stave Church
Visit the magnificent Heddal Stave church in Notodden - the largest wooden stave church in Norway.
Heddalsvegen 412, 3676 Notodden
The house of Theodor Kittelsen
Welcome to Theodor Kittelsen’s childhood home.
Th. Kittelsensvei 5, 3770 Kragerø
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
One-Day Ticket: Brekkeparken – Telemark Museum
Visit Brekkeparken in Skien – join guided tours and explore exhibitions at the museum. The exhibition “Alt dette er ditt” (All This Is Yours) showcases objects from across Telemark, from rose-painted bowls to a 1960s slot machine. These are your stories – and those of your children and grandchildren. Welcome to a day filled with discoveries!
Telemark museum, Øvregate 32a, 3715 Skien
Heddal Local Museum
Experience Heddal Open-Air Museum’s 15 historic buildings, stunning art, and unique bunads beside Norway’s largest stave church
Heddalsvegen 385, 3676 Notodden
Skien – the city of Ibsen
Skien is the birthplace of Henrik Ibsen, and the place where many of the influences behind his works can be traced. Visit Ibsenstua, explore the city on foot and discover places that still tell the story of his life and work.
Ibsenhuset
Ibsenhuset is Skien's cultural center and offers a wide selection of concerts and shows throughout the year, with both national and international guests.
Lundegt. 6, 3724 Skien
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
Snipetorp district
Experience old Skien at Snipetorp! Explore well-preserved wooden buildings from the late 1700s, Henrik Ibsen’s family home for 22 years, and the annual Snipetorp Market.
3724 Skien
Explore this summer’s highlights
Whether you’re already on your way or still deciding where to go, this summer we’ll take you on a journey through Telemark, accompanied by some of the region’s living legends.
Plan your summer holiday with the map
From peaceful days by the water to spectacular views and rich cultural heritage, explore activities, attractions and experiences – and plan your own summer in Telemark.