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Telemark

The county of Telemark is known for its canal, old farms, the mountain region around Gaustatoppen and the friendly coastline outside Kragerø.

The Telemark Canal

The Telemark canal is a 105-kilometre long watercourse taking you from Skien to Dalen.

Tour suggestions in Telemark

Go island hopping in the Kragerø skerries or choose among several popular biking routes.

Telemark 360 panorama SkyCam

Get a bird's eye view of the highlights of Telemark, including the Telemark Canal, Kragerø, Rauland and Dalen, with these amazing 360 panorama photos.

Top winter destinations and activities in Telemark

The county of Telemark in Southern Norway is known as the cradle of skiing, and is the largest ski region in the country.

Tourist information in Telemark

The tourist information offices in Telemark are at your service for trip planning and booking.

Getting to Telemark and around

Telemark lies in the centre of Southern Norway. The road network is dominated by the two highways that cross the county.

Top summer activities in Telemark

Join a boat trip on the Telemark Canal, visit Norway's largest waterpark in Bø, or go cycling, hiking or paddling in Telemark's varied landscape.

Top attractions in Telemark

Enjoy a cruise on the Telemark Canal, visit Norway's largest stave church, or hike to the top of Telemark's highest mountain, Gaustatoppen.

Key facts about Telemark

Skien is the largest town in the county of Telemark, with 50,000 inhabitants.

Shopping in Telemark

Buy porcelain in Porsgrunn or handmade silver jewellery at Søftestad Gallery in Vrådal.

Where to stay in Telemark

Stay at an old farmhouse or a camp site. Here are some recommendations.

Dining in Telemark

Recommended restaurants in Telemark.
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Downhill cycling in Telemark

Travel to the mountains of Vrådal for some adventurous downhill cycling. There are three tracks available in the bike park.
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Cycling in Telemark

Cycle along the historic Telemark Canal or on the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, or try coastline cycling with island hopping.
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Mountain biking in Telemark

The Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau offers several tracks and tours for a proper mountain biking holiday.
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Hiking offers in Telemark

From gentle walks by the coast to more arduous mountain hikes inland, the county of Telemark in southern Norway offers exciting, varied terrain.
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Hiking in Telemark

Hiking possibilities abound in Telemark, from coastal walks and forest trips to mountain hikes in Norway's largest national park Hardangervidda.
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