The Top 20 Attractions in Telemark
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Telemark. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Telemark is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Up above, almost at the summit, there's a hut. Those who want to spend the night and descend early the next morning must make a reservation. To enjoy one of …
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Fantastically located, but more like a mixture of rest stop and hotel than a cozy mountain hut, you will find a restaurant, various accommodation options and, above all, good transport …
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Much longer than 2 hours and 10 minutes. The route consists of 80% steep slope with rocks and tree roots. So it's a lot of scrambling. We reached the top …
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Fantastic view and really easily accessible with kids due to the built-up stone path from the nearby parking lot. If you want to give the kids the "genuine alpine feeling" …
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Well located parking lot at the foot of the Gaustatoppen.
In the season parking during the day costs 100 crowns.
In the season parking during the day costs 100 crowns.
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Gaustabahn is a battery-powered funicular railway up Gaustatoppen. The railway travels 850 metres (2,780 ft) through a tunnel built into the mountain.
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Vrangfoss Lock is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vrangfoss is the largest lock complex in the Telemark Canal. There are a total of 5 lock chambers with a total height …
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In the nature reserve there are numerous old bunkers and other fortifications from World War II. However, the entrances are locked. There is detailed information on this just behind the free car park.
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The Krossobanen is a cable car from Rjukan to Hardangervidda. You need a head for heights as the rickety carriages take you up the steep hillside. Constructed in 1928, the Krossobanen was the first cable car constructed in Northern Europe.
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To experience the rich cultural heritage and traditions of West Telemark, the Vest Telemark Mueseum is an excellent starting point. The museum consists of a collection of more than 30 …
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