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Seljord

Welcome to Seljord - the village with the shortest distance from the town centre to the summits, and with a long and vivid tradition of storytelling.

Hiking trips at Seljord

Skorve

Skorve is one of the highest mountains in Seljord, with two peaks: Mount Gøysen (1,370 m) and Mount Nordnibba (1,365 m). During WWII two planes crashed into the mountain.
Mount Bjørge

In Bjørgefjell you can choose from a number of different footpaths through the cultural landscape. The lower part of the route is graded easy to medium, while the final ascent to the top of Mount Bjørgefjell is steeper and more challenging. There are numerous idyllic spots along the way where you can stop, rest and enjoy the panoramic views of Lake Seljordsvatnet.
Øverbø, Morgedal

You can start this walk at The Norwegian Ski Museum. Make Øverbø your destination, and experience the smallholding that is the birthplace of skiing legend Sondre Norheim: known the world over as the “father of modern skiing”. Here you can see the cabin in which Sondre was born on 10 June 1825. It was in this cabin the first Winter Olympic flame was lit.
Hanakamjuvet - Seljord

EASY CIRCUIT suitable for the whole family.

Seljord is surrounded by high mountains and beautiful nature. But the village is best known for the legendary sea serpent that people for more than 250 years claim to have seen in Lake Seljordsvatnet!

There are many opportunities for hiking in Seljord, both along the lake, in the forest and in the mountains. We recommend a walk between some of the "looking cupboards". These are stone sculptures that are linked to stories of local women throughout history.

Since Seljord is surrounded by high mountains, this is a great starting point for summittrips with magnificent views! We recommend that you discover Seljord by foot, but pay the tourist information office at Telesenteret a visit first! Not all hiking trails in Seljord are well marked, so a map is both recommended and necessary to bring along if ypu want to go hiking in the mountains.

In the summer there is a lot going on in Seljord with both festivals and events at Dyrskuplassen, and a buzzing life at the beaches along Lake Seljordsvatnet.

Accommodation in Seljord

Garvikstrondi Camping

Garvikstrondi Camping is a 4-star camping suited for families (NAF standard) that lies in beautiful surroundings west of the lake in…

Nutheim Gjestgiveri

Nutheim Gjestgiveri is a small family-run wooden hotel in Telemark. The hotel has been in the family since 1917 and is still…

Telnessanden camping og recreation area

Telnessanden Camping lies by the southeast end of Seljord Lake. Here you will find two beautiful beaches with bathing possiblities,…

Attractions in Seljord

Galleri Nutheim

Gallery Nutheim was opened in 1978. The Gallery exhibits art by local artists. Nutheim Guest House accommodates bus groups and other groups for meals and a look through the art gallery.
Eva Bull Holtes Museum

Exhibition by Eva Bull Holte ang guests. You`ll also find a popular gallery that sells arts and handcraft. Every summer season differents local exhibitors exhibit their products for sale.
Kunstlåven

Kunstlåven (The Art barn) in Seljord has an art exhibition every summer.
Vieving stone, Glima i Rupedalar

Vieving stones. Eight different sculptured "vieving stones" have been placed in to the landscape, on locations related to tales of local female figures. Gonil Dale, Guro Lommodden, Kivlemøyane, Guro heddeli, Tårån i troppin, Glima i Rupedalar, Ljose-Signe i Bindingsnuten and Skuldalsbruri. each of these women has fiddle music named after them.
sauna

Into the Landscape Three installations based on local storytellings and the landscape they are placed in.
sea serpent tower

The tale of the serpent in the seljord Lake have been told since 1750 and have been passed down in spoken form, being only partly written down. You can look for the serpent from the sea serpent tower on Bjørgeøyan.