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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

Hike the spectacular Lårdalstigen trail! Experience 14 km of rugged ridges, 800m drops, and a historic canal boat return. Plan your adventure in Dalen here.
In the footsteps of the girls from Rui

Follow the "Rui Girls" trail in Dalen! Climb the 810 Sherpa steps to the historic Rui farm for stunning views. A unique cultural hike in Telemark, Norway.
Bufjordstigen in Dalen

Explore Bufjordstigen in Dalen! An easy family hike featuring the Soria Moria sauna, local history, fishing, and the "jungle" of Buøy. Plan your trip here.
The whetstone walk

Explore the Viking whetstone quarries in Eidsborg! A historical 4 km hike from Vest-Telemark Museum through 1,300 years of unique trading history.
The suspension bridge across Hell

Explore Helveteshylen in Dalen! A 9 km historic hike featuring a suspension bridge, logging history, and views of Bandak. See the giant brown trout.

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

Sleeping box in Bandaksli

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

Birdbox Tokke Accommodation

Accommodation in a unique and luxurious Birdbox at the shore of lake Åmlivatn near Dalen in Telemark.

Dalen Bed & Breakfast

Cosy bed&breakfast accommodation right in the centre of Dalen. Your hosts are from Belgium.

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.