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Telemark

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

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.

Key facts about Telemark

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

Tour suggestions in Telemark

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

Tourist information in Telemark

The tourist information offices in Telemark are ready to help you plan your trip.

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.

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.

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 attractions in Telemark

Take a trip on the Telemark Canal, visit Norway's best preserved stave church, or hike to the top of Telemark's highest mountain, Gaustatoppen.
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