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Eidsborg stave church
Sculpture and fine art
Sculpture of Anne Grimdalen.
Traditional architecture and folk art
A Treasure Chest
Ski history
For the entire family
Industrial history

See, hear, taste and explore the history of Western Telemark!

West-Telemark Museum Eidsborg

To experience the rich cultural heritage and traditions of West Telemark, VTM Eidsborg is an excellent place to start.
1. 1 May 202315 Sep 2023
Eidsborg Stave Church

Charming, small stave church. Located by West Telemark Museum in Eidsborg.
1. 1 May 202315 Sep 2023
2. 15 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
Norwegian Ski Museum Morgedal

Jazz lovers flock to New Orleans, Elvis fans congregate in Memphis, ski enthusiasts travel to the little mountain valley of Morgedal.
1. 1 May 202315 Sep 2023
Åmdals Verk Mines

Exciting copper mine in a small community built upp due to mining.
1. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
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 202315 Aug 2023
Kviteseid Local History Museum

What did a prosperous farm in West-Telemark look like about 200 years ago? At Kviteseid Museum of local history you will find the answer.
1. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
Smorklepp Art Museum - Sorensen and Kihle

The valley of Smørklepp in Vinje made a lasting impression on the famous Norwegian artist Henrik Sørensen.
1. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
Dyre Vaa Sculptural Art Collection - Rauland Kunstmuseum

The museum shows sculptures, paintings, graphic art and drawings by the famous artist Dyre Vaa (1903-1980).
1. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
Knut Skinnarland Sculptural Art Collection - Rauland Kunstmuseum

The Skinnarland Collection houses more than 100 works of art by sculptor Knut Skinnarland and a replica of his studio in Rauland.
1. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
Øyfjell Local History Museum

Oyfjell museum of Local History has a rich collection of tools, traditional costumes, fine examples of rose painting and various curiosities.
1. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
Fyresdal Local History Museum

Fyresdal Open Air Museum is situated in Oyskogen (The Island Forest), which is an attractive park area in the centre of Fyresdal.
1. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
Home of Myllarguten - Myllarheimen

Myllarheimen in Arabygdi, Vinje, is the home of the artist and fiddler Torgeir Augundson (1801-1872), better known as the "Millerboy".

Welcome to West-Telemark Museum

The Western part of Telemark is known for being a land of stories and a treasure chest.

The famous painter Henrik Sørensen once said that West-Telemark is like Paris: every square meter has its own history! For over 40 years he returned again and again to get inspired. Here you find some of the reasons.

Stålekleivloftet - one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world

Is the storehouse of the legendary woman Åse Stålekleiv the oldest profane wooden building in the world? The traditional storehouse situated here at Vindlaus, is a part of the Museum of Vest-Telemark in Eidsborg. It is, however, not like any other traditional storehouse. It has a unique story behind it which goes far back in time.
Statkraft Exhibit Centre at Eidsborg

The Statkraft exhibit centre at the museum in Eidsborg tells the story of hydro power construction in Southern Norway.
Øverbø - the home of Sondre

The history of Sondre Norheim begins in Morgedal, Telemark.
The Old Church of Kviteseid

Kviteseid Old Church lies close to Kviteseid Bygdetun museum, on a beautiful plateau near the fjord.
1. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
2. 25 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
The Activity Park in Eidsborg

Activity park for the whole family - with a 1:1000 model of the Telemark Canal. Be a lock master or a steam ship captain! Many other acitivities.
1. 15 Jun 202315 Aug 2023
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.