Sørlandet

Sørlandet is the true home of the Norwegian summer, known for a beautiful coast with skerries, islands, and cosy towns and villages.

• visitsorlandet.com

Telemark

Telemark is known for its canal, old farms, the mountain region around Gaustadtoppen and the rocky coastline outside of Kragerø.

• visittelemark.com

The Kristiansand Region

The Kristiansand area is known for busy summer harbours, white wooden houses, a rocky coast with skerries and many festivals.

• visitkrs.no

The Arendal Region

Region Arendal offers skerries, saltwater, festivals, arts and culture, tranquillity and activities in nature such as fishing, canoeing and hiking.

• arendal.com

Rauland

Rauland – the mountain village by the foot of Hardangervidda National Park.

• visitrauland.com

Kragerø

With its unique islands and skerries, the cosy town of Kragerø is perfect for experiencing coastal life and culture in Southeastern Norway.

• visitkragero.no

Rjukan

Rjukan is located by the Hardangervidda National Park and is known for Gaustatoppen Mountain and the heavy water sabotages by the heroes of Telemark.

• visitrjukan.com

Sirdal

Sirdal is known for good hiking and skiing. The famous mountain plateau of Kjerag in the Lysefjord is not far away..

• sirdal.no

Hovden

Hovden is located in the upper Setesdal region and is the largest ski destination in the southern part of Norway.

• hovden.com

Setesdal

The Setesdal Valley stretches 147 kilometres in beautiful mountain scenery between Evje in the south and Hovden, a popular ski resort, in the north.

• setesdal.com

Vrådal

Vrådal lies in the midst of the county of Telemark, and can tempt you with spectacular mountains, lush forests and quiet lakes.

• vraadal.com

Lindesnes Region

Visit the southernmost region in Norway. Here you can visit the oldest lighthouse in Norway, and fish for salmon in the Mandalselva River.

The Telemark Canal

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

The south coast and Telemark

This contrasting trip follows the beautiful coastline dotted with detours to pretty little towns redolent with the atmosphere of the windjammer age.