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Dalen

Right in between the eastern and western part of Norway, at the end of the Telemark Canal, lies Dalen. Surrounded by steep mountains and with its distinctive fjord landscape, this place attracts more and more people to outdoor activities in the dramatic and fantastic nature.

Hiking trips at Dalen

Lårdalstigen

Lådalstigen is a fantastic hike between Dalen and Lårdal. A large part of the hike follows the mountain ridge 800 metres above the Telemark Canal.
In the footsteps of the girls from Rui

Experience a historic hike on the sherpa staircase from Dalen to Rui: 1 km, 810 steps, and 200 meters of elevation in about 20-30 minutes.
Bufjordstigen in Dalen

Charming walk along the Telemark Canal, past the historic Dalen Hotel, beautiful Soria Moria Sauna and through the "jungle" and river delta at Buøy island.
The whetstone walk

Exciting hiking route from Vest-Telemark Museum in Eidsborg to the historic whetstone quarry.
The suspension bridge across Hell

Round trip from Dalen where you cross the river Tokkeåi via the suspension bridge over Helveteshylen (Hell)

We recommend that you explore Dalen by foot as this is a great basecamp for adventures in the summertime. Dalen is the area that has the most hiking routes in HikingTelemark and you can start all of them at Dalen town center. Here you find the only expert trail in HikingTelemark, the famous Lårdalstigen, which has become a bucket list experience for many hikers. The hike to the smallholding Rui, where you follow in the footsteps of the girls from Rui, is also very popular. Now sherpas from Nepal have built stone steps to facilitate the steep access to Rui. If you are in the mood for an easy stroll, you can start in the garden of venerable Dalen Hotel and stroll the Bufjordstigen Trail. Dalen has excellent hiking opportunities for everyone!

Other must do experiences in Dalen are the artwork sauna Soria Moria, West Telemark Museum with Eidsborg Stave Church and The Channel Park, Ravens Gorge, fishing in the river Tokkeåi, biking along The Telemark Canal, historical Dalen Hotel… to name a few. Dalen must simply be experienced!

Accommodation at Dalen

Dalen Hotel

Dalen Hotel is a fairytale hotel from 1894, in a sumptuous, romantic style and one of Norway's oldest wooden hotels, located only 400…

Bandak Camping Lårdal

A small and cosy camping right next to Bandak. Placed between a idyllic beach and the harbour for boats at the Telemark Canal.

Sleeping box in Bandaksli

Sleeping box in Bandaksli for cyclists and paddlers traveling on The Telemark Canal

Attractions at Dalen

West-Telemark Museum Eidsborg

Discover Vest-Telemark Museum! See Eidsborg Stave Church, Stålekleivloftet from 1184 and Telemark’s richest cultural heritage. Plan your visit!
1. 1 May 202615 Sep 2026
Eidsborg Stave Church

Discover Eidsborg Stave Church! An 800-year-old cultural treasure, now dated to pre-1150! See the 360-tour and plan your visit to Vest-Telemark Museum.
1. 1 May 202615 Sep 2026
The Rui Farm

In the steep mountainside over Dalen lies the famous little farm Rui.
Historical Dalen Hotel

Dalen Hotel is a beautiful fairytale hotel build in 1894 in grand romantic style with dragon heads, towers, pinnacles and balconies.
Grimdalstunet

Here at Grimdalstunet you can get a glimpse into the home of the artist Anne Grimdalen. A mountain farm from the 1600s which today houses a museum with art gallery.
1. 25 Jun 202615 Aug 2026
Åmdals Verk Mines

Exciting copper mine in a small community built upp due to mining.
1. 25 Jun 202615 Aug 2026
Dalen Villmarkssenter

Dalen Villmarkssenter offers photohides for rent for photography of various birds, birds of prey and animals.
Ravens Gorge - Viewpoint and tourist attraction

350m high cliff with buoyancy!
Whetstones from Eidsborg

For about 1000 years Tokke has had an export industry of whetstones. For Norwegian Vikings whetstone from Eidsborg was an effective weapon for throwing as the historic sagas tell us.