NORWAY 2011
Western Telemark
introduction
WELCOME
Welcome to
Telemark Naturally
Hot coffee by the campfire. The fishing rod sways gently as inquisitive fish
• test
the bait. The evening is bright and the mountain plateau is warm and vast.
on the wharf. You gingerly dip your toes into the water. The sun
• Morning
has already warmed the surface. You step in. The sand touches your feet,
water envelops your body. The day is yours to enjoy.
Tramping in the “troll forest”. Light drizzle. Children’s tiny feet easily find
• their
way on the track that winds through
the pine forest. Your imagination
runs wild as your family walks
past gnarled troll-like pines
and mossy tree stumps.
You enjoy your lunch
below a rock slope
by the deep forest
lake. No-one else,
just the four of you.
VINJE
Experience
Western Telemark
where nature experiences
abound. From mountain and
plateau to sandy beaches and
bathing in natural pot-holes,
to the dense forests and along
the exciting Telemark Canal. Find
your nature’s paradise here with us.
Front page photo:
”Landskappleiken i Seljord 2011”, Anne Torunn Øverbø.
Photo: Leif Jamtveit, Svein Straumsnes, Terje Rakke
Nordic Life, Gunhild Momrak, Sven Lie, Hybris film,
Edvard Nesland, Dag Jenssen, Luke Tennant, Jørgen Kasin,
Kristi Skålid, Lasse Berdalen, Døli/Roy Mangarsnes, Hamish Moore,
Mona Gundersen, Arne Rosland, Huldra&Eg, Astrid Hegglid,
Colin Eick, Guro Lien, Kjersti Eliassen, Solveig Barstad.
Legal publisher: The municipalities of Western Telemark
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SELJORD
TOKKE
KVITESEID
FYRESDAL
NISSEDAL
OH, IF I COULD TRAVEL
to Telemark
And live a summer moment!
> PER SIVLE
The Rui-place
Contents
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SEE (attractions) ..............................................side 4 – 11
DO (activities) ................................................side 14 – 21
THE TREKKING REGION AND MAPS .........in the middle
TASTE (food experiences) ................side 22 – 23 / 26 – 27
TOURIST INFORMATION ...........................side 26 – 27
REST (accommodation)..................................side 28 – 31
TRADITIONS (folk culture)............................side 32 – 35
WHAT’S ON? (events) .................................side 38 – 44
Flower girl at Dalen
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attractions
SEE
MS Henrik Ibsen, The Telemark Canal
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ON THE WATER / The Telemark Canal
THE TELEMARK CANAL With the help of 18 sluices spread over eight lock systems, you can
travel along Norway’s longest canal which stretches from the foot of Hardangervidda all the way
to the ocean. Along the canal you will experience a wide range of sights both cultural and natural
– busy towns, expansive lakes, narrow river gorges, old enclosed pasture, charming hamlets and
dramatic landscapes. www.telemarkskanalen.no
KVITESEID VILLAGE is a nice shopping and service centre by the Telemark Canal. The village
has an attractive wharf from where you can swim. The wharf is also open to tourist boats, and is
free of charge. Ph. +47 95 45 15 46.
SLUICES AND FJORD LANDSCAPE The upper part of the Telemark Canal has exciting
natural surroundings. Here you will find fertile cultivated farmland and also precipitous
mountainsides rising more than 500 metres. Experience this varied landscape from the deck of
the old canal boats M/S Victoria and M/S Henrik Ibsen or travel in your own boat / canoe.
M/S Henrik Ibsen is available for charter – for bookings ph. +47 35 07 90 00.
For info about the canal visit www.telemarkskanalen.no
For timetable, prices and bookings visit www.visittelemark.com
ROUND TRIP BETWEEN FJORD AND MOUNTAIN Every Sunday from 26 June until 7
August, you can catch an afternoon bus from Dalen, via Eidsborg Stave Church to fertile Lårdal.
A cup of coffee and cake in the garden at the old Lårdal Hotel (Treasure Chest / Skattekammeret)
before the canal boat takes you back on the Telemark Canal to Dalen. For information and booking contact Dalen Tourist Information Centre (Dalen Turistkontor) ph. +47 35 07 56 56
www.visitdalen.com
TAKE THE BOAT ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN! Boats up to 32 foot can be transported over
Haukelifjell between the Telemark Canal (Dalen) and Rosendal in Hardanger. Boat transport can
also be arranged between Skien and Dalen or vice versa. For further information contact Dalen
Tourist Information Centre (Dalen Turistkontor) ph. +47 35 07 56 56
BUT THE TELEMARK CANAL
IS THERE
It’s there.
A long wet track
From an extinct species.
> ODD BØRRETZEN
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ON THE WATER / Other boat trips
GUIDED TOURS AND MOUNTAIN CRUISE WITH M/B
FJELLVÅKEN II Every Thursday from 30 June-11 August at
11am to 2pm you can join the catamaran M/B Fjellvåken II on
a guided tour to the island of Hovdøya in Møsstrond. The
mountain cruise with M/B Fjellvåken II on Lake Møsvatn takes
you on a day journey to Mogen, and along the way you will
experience breathtaking mountainous surroundings, marvel at
the mountain farms inaccessible by road and enjoy delicious
food at Mogen Turisthytte. Book in at Mogen, and go for tramps
on marked trails in Hardangervidda National Park!
For booking contact Fjellvåken II, ph +47 92 01 40 46.
More information at www.visitrauland.com
THE VETERAN SHIP MS FRAM IN VRÅDAL
The restored tug boat MS Fram, 100 years in 2009, sails on the
lakes Nisser and Vråvatn, and through the sluices in Vrådal.
M/S Fram offers two to four sightseeing trips per week from
May to October. The boat is also available for charter in the
same period. Ph. +47 35 06 90 00. www.straand.no
MB Fjellvåken II,
rutebåt på
Møsvatn.
THE FJONE FERRY Norway’s smallest cable ferry transports
travellers safely across Fjonesundet. There is a ferry café by the
dock. The café has outdoor serving with a lovely view of Lake
Nisser. Catering. During the summer season (15 June – 20
August), the ferry runs every day, on the hour. The ferry also
runs from 1 May to 31 December, every day except Tuesdays.
Detailed ferry timetables are available at www.fjonesundet.no
Or contact Åshild Solli ph. +47 35 04 71 32 / +47 97 56 18 25
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Fjoneferry
OLD TRADITIONS are etched into the
timber walls in Vinje, while the southern
breeze gently caresses you in Nissedal.
Traces of miners and casual labourers at
Åmdals Mill (Åmdals Verk) are a contrast
to the historic hotels at Dalen and in
Seljord, which were exclusively for the
wealthy. Take the trip to museums and
exhibitions, visit the birthplace of skiing in
Morgedal and historic villages in Fyresdal
and Hjartdal.
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TOKKE / DALEN
RUI-PLASSEN In the steep mountain sides
over Dalen lies Rui. An agricultural workers
cottage where the two Rui sisters, Ingerine and
Gurine lived. The Rui sisters became famous
in Norway when they were invited to meet the
king in Oslo. At Dalen Tourist information
you will find information about the place with
maps, showing the cultural path that leads up
to Rui. www.visitdalen.com
EIDSBORG STAVE CHURCH As a gathering
place at the entrance to Vest-Telemark Museum,
lies Eidsborg Stave Church from the 13th century,
dedicated to St. Nicolaus (or Nikuls as he is
known in Telemark), the guardian angel of
travellers. Here the guide will tell you exciting
stories about this building and cultural heritage
from the area. See also West Telemark Museum
Eidsborg. Ph. +47 35 06 90 90.
www.vest-telemark.museum.no
DALEN HOTEL The opening of the Telemark
Canal led to the building of the stately Dalen
Hotel, which has been an important connecting
point for tourists travelling between east and
west Norway. Built in 1894 by the architect Halldor Børve, it is of special interest being in the
Norwegian “Dragon style”. With dragonheads,
spires and towers, it reminds us of the palaces of
fairy tales. In 1994 it was restored to its original
form at the time of King Oscar, but it has all of
the modern facilities tourists enjoy today.
Recently the hotel park along the shores of Lake
Bandak was also redeveloped, giving a magnificent view over the water. The hotel is renowned
for its quality kitchen and relaxed “old fashioned”
atmosphere. www.dalenhotel.no
WHETSTONES FROM EIDSBORG For
1000 years, Tokke has had an export industry.
The stones were carried in rowboats down the
Telemark Canal, or carried on horseback on the
ice to the coast and shipped abroad where they
were sold at a good price. In this way the quarry
at Eidsborg has supplied the timber industry and
hand workers at home and abroad with good
whetstones. Take a walk from the stave church
in Eidsborg to the old stone quarry.
www.vest-telemark.museum.no
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Eidsborg Stave Church
RAVEN GORGE Since tourists first
began coming to Tokke the Raven Gorge
has been a source of fascination and awe.
The gorge has a 350-meter sheer drop
down to the river Tokke below! The Raven
Gorge has an unusual air current, which
makes it possible to throw a banknote
over the edge and have it blown back by
the wind rising up the face of the cliff!
www.visitdalen.com
Kviteseid Folk Museum
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NISSEDAL
NATURAL WATER PARK: LARGE POT HOLES
The water has formed a large piece of artwork in the
south of Nissedal. Rows of pot-holes create nature’s
own water park. The river Fyresåna has whirled
around stones and gravel in the riverbed over time,
later becoming regulated for electricity production.
Before electricity production and dam building
started, the pot-holes were a well-protected secret
under the water. Some of them are 10 meters wide
and deep, and perfect for swimming and diving.
This natural phenomenon is southernmost in the
county, by the tiny village of Eikhom, 10 km from the
Telemark Road, road 41 (Telemarksvegen). Turn off at
Haugsjåsund Family Camping (Haugsjåsund Familiecamping) and follow the signs. Toll gates exist on this
road.
ROCK SLOPES By Lake Nisser you can sunbathe on
polished rock slopes. Nissedal is one of three inland
counties that boasts rock slopes like those on the
beaches of Southern Norway. Enthusiastic mountain-bikers have discovered their paradise in the
mountains of Nissedal, where they can bike on dry slopes over long distances.
Pot holes
ROCK PAINTINGS The rock paintings along the western side of the lake Nisser are very special
and rare. The man and animal figures are probably made by scraping off oxidized iron from the
rocks. It’s difficult to get to these paintings. In fact, you must go by boat to see them.
OLD GRAVE FIELDS At Røyrodden in Treungen, on the eastern side of Nisser, you will find
some of the typical watercourse grave-mounds of Telemark. You can have a good look at them
from the seaside. Not far from Røyrodden lies another grave field with 15 mounds of variable size.
The graves are situated in a beautiful cultural landscape near one of the oldest farms in the
community, Årak. Here you will also find the remains of the Årak oak, probably the oldest tree in
Nissedal. At Fjone there is a grave field with nine large, well preserved mounds in open pinewoods.
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FYRESDAL
VISIT KVIPT GJESTEGARD Kvipt offers traditional Norwegian meals, canoe rentals, grocery
store and fishing/hunting permits. Visit the ceramics shop, or try sleeping in a cabin or in a
traditional storehouse. The host at Kvipt also offers a journey through time with storytelling
from the history of Kvipt from 900AD and to the present. Kvipt is a holder of the St Olav’s Rose,
a hallmark of the Norwegian Heritage as “Our best travel experiences” (www.olavsrosa.no)
ph. +47 35 04 18 18
FISKEBUSTØYLEN Welcome to Fiskebustøylen – a converted mountain farm where you can
enjoy pure nature in quiet surroundings. Excellent fishing and hunting opportunities.
Cosy cabins, delicious food and guided hikes. Ph. +47 35 04 16 17/+47 97 67 79 91
STYKKJEVIKA BEACH is a great beach to the north of Fyresvatn, the large lake in the middle
of Fyresdal. At this beach you can find your own spot and enjoy lazy summer days!
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FROM THE OCEAN RISES
A FAIRYLAND
with peaks and moors
It rises bright against the sky
In tranquil evening blue
> ARNE GARBORG
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KVITESEID
ØVERBØ, SONDRE NORHEIM’S BIRTHPLACE Sondre Norheim is world famous as the
father of Modern skiing. The crofter’s cabin in Morgedal where Sondre was born, is only a short,
scenic hike away. The small house - barely 15 square meters, is still standing. Sondre lived here
with his family – his wife Rannei and their eight children. You can visit Øverbø on your own or
with a guide. Ph. +47 35 06 90 80 www.morgedal.com
NORSK SKIEVENTYR – NORWEGIAN SKIING ADVENTURE CENTRE, MORGEDAL
Take a fascinating journey through 4 000 years of skiing history, from the earliest of rock
carvings through the Vikings, Birkebeiners (supporters of King Sverre around 1200) and Lapps
to Sondre Norheim and other ski pioneers from Telemark. Everything is presented through a
multimedia show, which combines several screens, exhibitions, music, light and sound effects.
2011 marks the 100 year anniversary of the successful Norwegian South Pole expedition. Olav
Bjaaland from Morgedal together with four other Norwegians were the first to reach the pole in
December 1911. Open all year around. Ph. +47 35 06 90 80.
Fore more information see www.vtm.no and www.morgedal.com
SØLVSMEDTUNET (SILVERSMITH) AND NISSELOFTET, VRÅDAL
The silversmith makes traditional jewellery for the Norwegian national costume, and at
Nisseloftet it is Christmas all year long. Ph +47 35 04 72 33. www.solvsmedtunet.no
Equipment used in the South Pole expedition in 1911,
The Adventure Centre in Morgedal.
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The Telemark Canal
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SELJORD
THE SEA SERPENT In the heart of Telemark, the county
which has always been associated with fairy tales, folk songs,
imagination and creativity, lies Lake Seljord, brooding over
its great secret. What lies hidden below the blue and friendly
surface of the water? For 250 years, and probably even
longer, people have claimed to see a large, serpent-like
creature in the lake. The first written documentation dates
back to 1750. Binoculars are available at Garvikstrondi
camping and Seljord camping. www.seljord.kommune.no
Read about The Sea Serpent in Lake Seljord at our website
www.seljordogsogene.no
DYRSKUPLASSEN Just outside the centre of Seljord lies
Dyrskuplassen. A large market space – It is used for various
activities such as music festivals, religious camps, horseshows and Norway’s largest agricultural show – Dyrsku’n.
In September every year about 80 000 visitors come to
Seljord to experience this event with its cattle parade, trade
exhibition and art exhibitions. At our fairground you will
have the opportunity to buy food from local farms and
producers in our Farm shop. www.dyrskun.no
FLATDAL CHURCH is a wooden “long church”, built
in 1654 on the site of an earlier stave church. In 1923 the
Bishop Bernt Støylen arranged for the crucifix, altarpiece
and the canopy from the old stave church to be reinstalled
in the church. www.seljordportalen.no
FLATDAL VILLAGE is often referred to as the only real
village in Norway, not only because of the unusual distribution of farms, but also because it is one of the very few
authentic Norwegian villages. This area has a very rich
artistic life, farm tourism and a vibrant music scene.
www.flatdal.net
Telnesøyan in Seljord,
Seljord og sogene.
NORDIGARD BJØRGE FARM – TELEMARK ICE
CREAM Nordigard Bjørge’s main product is milk from the
Telemark Cow, which is under threat of extinction. They use
the milk to make their own ice cream. At the farm café you
can buy the ice cream and see how it is produced. In the
cultural landscape above the farm you can walk along paths
with lovely views of Lake Seljord. www.nord.bjorge.no
SELJORD CHURCH was built in Romanesque style in the 12th century. It is dedicated to St Olav.
On the north-west corner of the church a face has been hewn. This, according to legend,
represents the canonised king. The church has an altarpiece from 1588 and a font from the
17th century. Guided tours 11am-5pm, every day from 5-30 July.
www.seljord.kommune.no
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YES, YOU WILL MAKE A LIVING
here! It whispered to him
from soil and grass,
from the forest by
the old wooden fence
and from the old grey houses.
> HALDIS MOREN VESAAS
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WEST-TELEMARK MUSEUM
WEST TELEMARK MUSEUM is a collection of 12 museums spanning many areas of interest.
There’s something for everyone! There is one website for all the museums at
www.vest-telemark.museum.no One phone number for all museums ph. +47 35 06 90 90.
FYRESDAL
FYRESDAL VILLAGE MUSEUM Welcome to an outdoor museum which boasts the highest
concentration of burial mounds in Telemark. Located in Fyresdal centre, the museum houses
buildings from the Middle Ages up to the 1900s. Children’s treasure hunts located at the museum,
treasure maps are available at the Tourist Information. You can also borrow the old Viking board
game “Hnefatafl”, a game much like chess. Exhibition of Archaeology in Fyresdal, Open from 4
June to 1 September Mon.-Fri. 10am-4.30pm, Sat. 10am-3.pm.
KVITESEID
KVITESEID FOLK MUSEUM AND KVITESEID OLD CHURCH Outdoor Natural Heritage
Museum with 12 old buildings. Kviteseid old church is a Romanesque stone church, dating from
the 13th century. Open every day 11 June-14 August 10am-18pm. Ph. +47 35 06 90 90/35 05 37 60
www.vtm.no
NORSK SKIEVENTYR –
NORWEGIAN SKIING ADVENTURE
CENTRE
See page 9.
TOKKE /DALEN
ÅMDALS VERK MINES tells the
story of copper mining from the 1600’s
to the Second World War with photographs, models, drawings and a
geological collection. Café and sale
of souvenirs. Open 11 June-14 August
every day from 10am-6pm. May11 October every Tues from 10am-1pm.
WEST TELEMARK MUSEUM
EIDSBORG The old farm at Vindlaus
has been transformed into Norway’s
largest outdoor museum. The museum
has over 30 buildings. 2012 will mark
the opening of a large exhibition building.
This will display crafts and folk art over
the centuries dating as far back as 1200
when the stave church at Eidsborg was
built. Café and sale of souvenirs.
Open (outdoor museum) 25 May31 August every day from 10am-5pm.
22 June-14 August every day from
10am-6 pm.
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Åmdals Verk Mines
Kvipt gjestegard
VINJE
VINJE BILETGALLERI ART GALLERY
An extraordinary gallery built from natural
stone featuring more than 40 paintings by
Henrik Sørensen. Works of art by his friend
Harald Kihle are also exhibited in this excellent
gallery in Smørklepp. Open 25 June-7 August
every day 12am-5pm.
VINJESTOGA The poet, journalist and philologist Aasmund Olavson Vinje grew up in this little
croft. Here you can discover more about the life
of one of the greatest poets and one of the first
modern journalist in Norway’s history.
Open 25 June-7 August every day 12am-5pm.
Myllarguten
ved Myllarheimen
ØYFJELL BYGDEMUSEUM A very special
museum built in 1931 from handmade granite
bricks. A farmyard with historical buildings that
contain exhibitions, traditional rosepainting and
Norway’s biggest “ølhøne” (a wooden beer vessel
shaped as a hen).
Open 25 June-7 August 12am-5pm.
RAULAND ART MUSEUM Two excellent sculpture collec-tions near the center of Rauland
show the works of art by Dyre Vaa and Knut Skinnarland. Additionally you can find works og art by
Tor Vaa in temporary special exhibitions. Open 25 June-7 August from 12am-5pm.
MYLLARHEIMEN, ARABYGDI Torgeir Augundson, better known as Myllarguten, spent the
last years of his life in this croft in Arabygdi. Experience the history of one of Norway’s best known
musicians. Open 25 June-7 August from 12am-5pm.
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OTHER MUSEUMS
TOKKE/DALEN GRIMDALSTUNET ART GALLERY (GRIMDALSTUNET KUNSTGALLERI), see page 34.
VINJE
THE RESISTANCE MUSEUM IN ÅMOT This collection features artefacts and documents
relating to both acts of war and everyday life in Vinje during World War II. Open for groups by
appointment, ph. +47 35 06 23 00.
KVITESEID
VRÅDAL SLUSEMUSEUM (SLUICE MUSEUM)
The museum is situated next to the Småstraum lock in Vrådal. Ph. +47 48 15 91 37.
SELJORD
STERKE NILS-STOGO AND GONGESTOGO On the fairground Dyrskuplassen, you can
walk around and study several old buildings collected from the area nearby. In Sterke NilsStogo (strong Nils cabin) there lived a very strong man. In Gongestogo lived a man who
was exceptional wood carver. Contact Dyrsku’n Arrangement AS for guiding,
ph. +47 35 06 57 70.
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Welcome to
Grimdalstunet
”When my hands touch
the clay and I start
shaping, joy surges
through my whole being.”
Anne Grimdalen
Visit this beautiful old
mountain farm with art
gallery, sales exhibition and
café with traditional food.
foto Gunnar Mjaugedal / catchlight.no
Open daily
27 May – 21 August,
10.00 – 17.00.
www.grimdalstunet.no
Tel. +47 35 07 77 97
www.visitdalen.com
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The Telemark
Telemark Canal in a nutshell
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6.6 – 5.9 Tuesday
Tuesdaay - Sunday
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31.5 – 5.9 Daily
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activities
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Fjone, Nissedal
Western Telemark has a broad range of activities for those who
desire more than just peace and quiet. Most regions have suppliers
who hire out canoes, boats, bikes and ATVs. Contact the Tourist
Information Offices (pg. 26-27) in the region for further information.
FISHING If you wish to try your luck fishing you’re in the right
place. The fishing spots are numerous and you can choose whether
you’d like to try one easily accessible or enjoy the solitude by one
of the many mountain lakes in Western Telemark.
Each year anglers catch large trout in the river Tokke and in Lake
Bandak (www.bandakkanalen.no). Telemark Boats and Fishing
(www.telemarkbatogfiske.com) have all the equipment you
need. Fishing licences are sold at the Tourist Information Offices
and at petrol stations. In some municipalities it is possible to buy
fishing licenses through SMS or on the web page www.inatur.no.
The local tourist information office can provide reliable information on where the fish are biting. If you’re very interested in
fishing you should take the trip to Fiskebustøylen in Fyresdal,
an oasis for enthusiasts.
HORSE RIDING is a popular sport in Western Telemark and as
a tourist you may also enjoy it. There are many opportunities:
KVITESEID/VRÅDAL STRAAND HESTESENTER
(riding centre). The riding centre offers horseback riding in the
surrounding forests, lessons, pony rides and cart rides.
ph. +47 41 41 25 03/ +47 35 06 90 00.
www.straand.no/hestesenter
TOKKE/DALEN “ON HORSEBACK TO HEAVEN!”
Experience magnificent nature by horseback, varied and exciting
bridle paths that start at Døli mountain farm. Fun for families and
adapted to age and experience. Ph. +47 93 04 94 63,
+47 90 06 59 76. www.visitdalen.com
VINJE RAULAND RIDESENTER EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Rauland Ridesenter is a high-quality riding centre with modern
stables housing 30 horses. Rauland Ridesenter is open all year
round, and offers riding lessons in its riding arena and riding
excursions through a scenic landscape for all levels and ages.
Ph. +47 35 07 35 44, www.ridesenter.net/rauland
VINJE HORSE CENTRE is situated idyllically on a farm in
Bøgrend, 10 minutes from Åmot. We offer horseback riding for
the whole family. In the summer we have horse riding camps for
children and young people, and we also offer horse riding in
spectacular mountain terrain. We also offer drop in lessons, day,weekend- and week trips and regular riding lessons. We give you
a spectacular riding experience. Ph. +47 35 07 33 93/
+47 40 31 25 09 www.vinjehestesenter.no
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Straand riding centre
in Vrådal.
> HENRIK SØRENSEN SAID:
BUT TELEMARK
was the enchanting country,
Telemark was the new Greece!
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
VINJE
ATV TRACK IN RAULAND Raulandsfjell in Raulandsgrend has an ATV track with quad-bikes for both children and
adults. This is fun for the whole family – with tough courses,
modern ATV’s and a pleasant atmosphere. Raulandsfjell also
has a large outdoor play area with a trampoline, a beach
volleyball court and more – free of charge and free access.
Ph. +47 35 07 35 55 www.raulandsfjell.no
SELJORD
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE IN SVARTDAL Svartdal is
famous for its beautiful scenery and its many flowers, insects
and butterflies. You will also find many old, historic farmhouses. At Lien mountain farm they offer guided tours in the
old fields, ph. +47 35 05 02 41 www.seljordportalen.no
STERKE NILS FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL
CENTRE Welcome to Sterke Nils Fitness and Recreational
Centre at Granvin cultural centre in Seljord. We offer a well
equipped gym, aerobic studio, spinning studio, bouldering
gym and squash court.
The Tokke River / Dalen
TOKKE / DALEN
TELEMARK ADVENTURE offers exciting
activities such as paddling, cycling, survival courses
or guided walks. Special packages can be arranged
for groups, whether you wish a quiet holiday or are
looking for a little more excitement.
Ph. +47 92 81 70 12
www.telemarkadventure.com
DØLI NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Tokke is
a paradise for those interested in nature photography, lying as it does in the middle of one of the
most rich and varied environments for both plants
and wildlife. The spectacular landscape which
surrounds Dalen – the home of the Canal boats
– welcomes you to an exciting adventure full of
unique memories. Local guides will take you on a
photo safari and help you find the perfect picture.
Photographers hide
Rent of lenses
Photo safari
“Perfect shot” guarantee
Tel: 90 06 59 76 / 93 04 94 63,
www.hovdmyra.no
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Døli Nature
Photography
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IN WESTERN TELEMARK you’ll find
the best of Telemark Naturally: Great
experiences with or without a guide. Sandy
beaches and natural pot-holes for swimming
for families with children, mountaintop
and extreme climbing for pros. Cultural
experiences and folk art. Treat yourself to a
boat trip through sluices and fjord landscape
on the Telemark Canal, polished rock slopes
and kilometre long sandy beaches by Lake
Nisser, or in clear mountain lakes in the
National Park on Hardangervidda.
NISSEDAL TARZAN VINE AND CLIMBING HAVEN Adrenaline-kick! With full safety
equipment and expert instruction, you can swing on the Tarzan vine and gain a huge momentum.
Fjone tempts you with some of the best mountain climbing in Europe.
Nisser Cabins and Camping/Nissedal Climbing Centre (ph. +47 35 04 78 67) offers an instructor
if you wish to try abseiling and climbing on the steep mountain cliffs. Read more about the
specials at www.nisser.no
BEACH VOLLEY in Evja, right outside the centre of Treungen, there are fine courts for beach
volleyball, free to be used by all. After the game, it’s wonderful to have a refreshing swim in lake
Nisser.
PAINTBALL Do you want to try paintball in the woods of Treungen?
Order at www.treungenpaintballutleie.no or phone: 0047 48 11 78 30
CANVAS HOTEL NISSEDAL is located in one of Norway's best mountain bike areas. Here, the
guides will bring their guests on tours they will not forget. The hotel itself is made up of Mongolian yurts with food and comfort in the top class. Ph. +47 95 45 99 99, www.canvashotel.no
PIPO INDOOR PLAYGROUND An indoor playground with a challenging jungle gym and
slides for older children, play land and ball cage for smaller ones. This is the perfect activity for
families with small children. Outside Pipo also offers Pipo-cross, and a new outdoor activity; walk
on the water! Just alongside the large Pipo hall, is an idyllic swimming area with pedal-boats for
hire. www.pipo.no or call ph. +47 91 84 31 40.
Pipo Playgrounds, Treungen
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Hægefjell / Vandreregionen
KVITESEID
STRAAND SOMMERLAND
IN VRÅDAL Large playground
with trampolines, swings, beach
volleyball and swimming beach.
The restaurant is open during the
summer season. Scandinavia’s
highest outdoor climbing tower is
situated at the Straand Sommerland. ph +47 35 06 90 00.
www.straand.no
THE GONDOLA AT VRÅDAL
PANORAMA The lift takes you
up into the mountains from where
you have an excellent starting point
for hiking and cycling.
ph. +47 35 06 83 50
www.alpin.no
Outdoor climbing tower
at the Straand Sommerland
in Vrådal.
VRÅDAL PANORAMA GOLF
PUTTING A six hole putting
course. Golf putting is a combination of minigolf and ordinary
golf. ph. +47 35 06 83 50
www.alpin.no
VRÅDAL BIKE PARK at Vrådal
Panorama. Here you find challenging tracks for mountain bikers at
all levels. Take the gondola to the
mountain top from where all tracks
start. Ph. 35 06 83 50.
www.alpin.no
VRÅDAL SKATE PARK at
Vrådal Panorama. Concrete skate
park, free access. Ph. 35 06 83 50
www.alpin.no
SKARE FARM IN MORGEDAL
Visit a farm with a beautifully
renovated barn. Ideal for parties
and groups. Ph. +47 35 05 05 41/
+47 61 55 36
www.skaregard.no
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Biking in Nissedal.
ONCE A YEAR YOU
need to go wild
and let loose
and turn everything upside down.
Solemnity and sensibility
are unendurable
all year round
> AASMUND OLAVSSON VINJE
FYRESDAL
THE QUAY PARK (Bryggeparken). Below Moland
Church in the town centre you will find the Quay Park.
This is a recreational area ideal for swimming, sunbathing, water trampoline, barbeque, volleyball, boat
life and other beach activities. You can enjoy refreshments at the nearby Juni Bryggekafeen. The Quay Park
is also the starting point for the easy walking route
“Hamaren”.
FYRESDAL AIRPORT (ENFY) is situated in the
heart of Southern Norway with an 800m asphalt
runway. The airport is a legal private airport with
landing permit for planes up until 5700kg/
10 passengers. For more information/PPR,
please contact Fyresdal Aeroclub at
ph. +47 91 86 59 69 or fyresdal.aero@gmail.com
VINJE
CHILDREN’S SUMMERFARM AT VIERLI
TOURISTCENTRE IN RAULAND At Vierli Turistsenter you can visit the children’s summer farm with
Norwegian farm animals. There is also a large outdoor
play area with pedal go-carts, badminton/volleyball net
and more – free of charge and free access.
www.vierli.no
RAULAND FJELLSPA MOUNTAIN SPA
Rauland Høgfjellshotell has its own mountain spa.
Enjoy a relaxing treatment after an active day in the
mountains. Appointments: ph. +47 95 46 65 48,
fjellspa@rauland.no www.rauland.no
MOOSE SAFARI IN RAULAND Accompanied by a guide and a driver you can join a mini
bus dusk safari to spot and learn about the King of the Forest – the moose! Sign up at Rauland
tourist office, ph. +47 35 06 26 30 www.visitrauland.com
CRAFT COURSES AT RAULANDSAKADEMIET In the summer and in weekends
Raulandsakademiet organizes courses, mainly in traditional craft techniques. There are 60
available courses, ranging from clothing design and silver works to sausage making and
genealogy! Several courses run parallel, allowing couples or friends to attend separate courses at
the same time. Booking/information ph. +47 35 07 32 92, www.raulandsakademiet.no
THE HARDANGERVIDDA NATIONAL
PARK ROUTE, which takes you on an exciting journey between the east and west of Norway, is
the perfect gateway to the fiords. This is a journey down delightful small roads winding through
Telemark, in the heart of Norway and at the borders of Hardangervidda, a journey through outstanding scenery - with lots of things to do and see. A journey back in time, to the roots of
Norwegian folk culture and early Norwegian industry. www.nasjonalparkrute.no
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At Lake Nisser
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TRAMPING EXPERIENCES
FISKEBUDAGANE (FISKEBU FISHING HUT DAYS) IN FYRESDAL is an annual event
for those who like to go tramping. For the weekend you’ll have the opportunity to do a string
of great walks in the area around Valebjørgsheia, at the southern end of the lake Fyresvatn.
The walks are with a tour-guide. You can also choose to join in on the culture features at Fiskebustøylen in the evening, as well as enjoy homemade food in the ”Båthuset” restaurant. If you
enjoy walks in spectacular surroundings, good company and good food then Fiskebudagane
2011 are a must, 12-14 August in Fyresdal.
MOUNTAIN AND CULTURAL WALKS In cooperation with local organisations, Vinje
Municipality arranges guided mountain hikes with cultural themes. These all-day trips are free
of charge. The tours are in Norwegian. Every hike is led by two tour guides who know the area
well. See the events list at the back of the brochure for details of the hikes.
www.vinje.kommune.no
MOUNTAINTOP RUN – UP THE ORDALSSÅTA Mountaintop run for the whole family
Sunday 26. June. Enrolment and further information: Morgedal Athletic Club (Morgedal
Idrettslag) ph. +47 35 05 32 63. Ordalsåta is near Morgedal – the birthplace of skiing. For many
experiences and sporting events with and without skis, including Multisport Morgedal – the
exciting adventure race on 20 August see www.morgedal.com
UP THE SKUGGENATTEN! Uphill run with a 448 metre climb, 6 km. Categories for
experienced and casual joggers. Organised by Treungen Sports Club.
See www.kondis.no for more information.
Up the Skuggenatten 2011
HISTORIC WALK Seljord art forum
arranges historic walk in Seljord.
www.seljordkunstforening.no
OUTDOOR WEEKENDS IN
FYRESDAL 2-5 June, mountain hiking.
10-13 June, Kayaking, camping, Instructor
and kayaks. Prior experience not necessary. Please contact Fyresdal Tourist
information for further details on both
weekends. Ph. +47 35 04 14 55.
GUIDED TRIPS Guided trips in the
mountains, fishing tours, wildlife and
wilderness course, daytrips or stay over
in cottage or tent. www.naturguide.no,
ph. +47 35 04 59 90/ 97 17 70 14.
GUIDED WALK ON LÅRDALSSTIGEN (THE LÅRDAL TRACK)
”Tougher than Besseggen”. Multi-lingual
guide for groups – book in advance.
www.visitdalen.com
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I WILL HIDE AWAY
in the mountains where plovers
and lapwings sing
I will wade in swamps and belch
and savour the scent of saxifrage
heather
> ASLAUG HØYDAL
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ROAMING
HARDANGERVIDDA
NATIONAL PARK
Hardangervidda is Norway’s
largest national park. Here you
can hike on the Norwegian
Trekking Association marked
trails from hut to hut. Popular
gateways to the national park
are Haukeliseter Fjellstue
and Mogen Turisthytte.
Contact Norwegian Trekking
Association for hiking
suggestions.
www.turistforeningen.no
NORDIC WALKING
CENTRE 9 marked trails for
Nordic Walking. Ask the hotels
and tourist information for a
map. Ph + 47 48 15 91 37
www.vraadal.com
www.alpin.no
TRAMPING IN
FYRESDAL Every Tuesday
throughout the year, you are
invited to join guided trips to
different destinations in Fyresdal. Fyresdal has 15 marked
trails and several other trails.
The hikers meet up at ICA Nær
(grocery store) in Fyresdal town
center at 5 pm. These hikes are
free, but it is important to bring
a smile, suitable shoes, food and
something to drink.
The Tourist Information has
updated information on the
current hikes or check out.
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Hardangervidda
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Lårdalstigen ”Tøffare enn Besseggen” / Vandreregionen
LÅRDALSSTIGEN ”Tougher than the Besseggen”.
This is a fantastic walking track between Lårdal and
Dalen. A large part of the walk follows the edge of the
mountain up to 800m above the Telemark Canal.
Combined with a return with one of the old canal
boats this is an experience for life! Telemark
Adventure offers guided walks. This is a tough walk.
Please contact the tourist information before you do
this trip the first time. They will provide you with the
information you need. www.visitdalen.com
HÆGEFJELL – CLIMBING HAVEN Fjone tempts
you with some of the best mountain climbing in
Europe. Nisser Cabins and Camping/Nissedal Climbing Centre (ph. +47 35 04 78 67) offers an instructor
if you wish to try abseiling and climbing on the steep
mountain cliffs. Read more about the specials at
www.nisser.no. You can also take a walk to the
mountain tops, like Hægefjell, or an easy walk down
by the beautiful lake Nisser. Contact the tourist
information centre for further information.
SKARSVEGEN from Svartdal to Åmotsdal is a nice
place for a cultural historic walk through beautiful
scenery.
Hægefjell
THE SEA SERPENT – AND HISTORICAL
WALKING IN SELJORD Take a walk to the
art installations ”Into the landscape” around
Lake Seljord and look for The Sea Serpent:
Grindekleiv on Manheimstrondi (R36).
Approximately 30 min walking. Park your car
at Sanden camping. Follow marked stairs.
Telnesøyane: this viewing point is located on
the edge of Telnesøyane. Approximately 15
min walk. Park your car at Telnes Camping.
A nice place to go fishing and do some
barbecuing.
Vebekkdalen at Garvikstrondi, near the road.
Here you will have the opportunity to use the
sauna.
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BALLONGFARARSTEINEN This is a nice
walk to the place where the air balloon «La Ville
d'Orléans» from Paris landed in 1870. You can
find maps and more information at
www.seljordportalen.no
View from Kviptefjell
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TREKKING REGION
Walking lightly through the forest with mossy forest floor,
walk far up the mountains with wide plains and gently sloping paths,
walk safely on marked routes with local information in hand and on the post.
The Trekking Region in upper Telemark offers short and easy walking routes,
long and steep mountain peak, cultural and nature experiences on well-marked
routes. Here's something for everyone. Search tours on visittelemark.no
or ask for the mini guide and map of your local Tourist Office.
Bon voyage!
Easy walk
Medium
walk
Challenging
walk
Expert
walk
Welcome to the recommended trips
for the ”Wanderers region” in 2011:
Fyresdal
Moland Cultural Heritage Trail
3 km circuit / family walk / 1 hour
Topic: Cultural heritage / village tour
(GPS: N59010.983’ E0080 05.557’)
PHOTO: TERJE RAKKE NORDIC LIFE AS
Sauland
The Old Tuddal Road
4,5 km circuit / family walk / 1,5 hours
Topic: History and nature.
(GPS: N59037.748’ E0080 56.367’)
PHOTO: HAMISH MOORE
Rjukan
Solstigen – Krossobanen
4,3 km circuit / family walk / 1,5 hours
Topic: Hardangervidda.
(GPS: N59052.771' E0080 33.279')
PHOTO: GURO LIEN
You are responsible for your own safety during your walk. Treat
the countryside and grazing animals with respect. Do the right
thing and take your rubbish home with you. Have a great walk!
Seljord
Hanakamjuvet (gorge)
4 km circuit / family walk / 1,5 hours
Category: Cultural history
(GPS: N59030.466’ E0080 34.210’)
PHOTO: HAMISH MOORE
Vinje
The Vinje Biletgalleri art gallery
4 km circuit / family walk / 1,5 hours
Category: Cultural landscape
(GPS: N59038.059’ E70 48.063’)
PHOTO: HAMISH MOORE
Nissedal
Mount Hægefjell – Nissedal
11 km round trip / 4-6 hours
Topic: mountain top
(GPS: N59015.436’ E0080 24.467’)
PHOTO: NISSEDAL KOMMUNE
Vrådal
Mount Hægefjell – Vrådal
12 km round trip / 4-6 hour
Topic: mountain top
(GPS: N59017.195’ E0080 24.957’)
PHOTO: SVEIN STRAUMSNES
Dalen / Lårdal
Lårdalstigen
”More dramatic than Besseggen”
Day trip / 14 km one way / 6-8 hours
Topic: Along the Telemark Canal
(GPS: N59027.025’ E0080 01.583’)
PHOTO: JØRGEN KASIN
www.vandretelemark.no
www.visittelemark.no
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TOKKE/DALEN
12 Døli Nature photography and horsebackriding
13 Whetstonearea
14 Raven Gorge (Ravnejuv)
15 Western Telemark Museum
and Eidsborg Stave Church
16 Rui-plassen
17 Dalen Hotel
18 Grimdalstunet Art Gallery
VINJE
1 Vinje Picture Gallery
2 Mjonøy Arts and Crafts Centre
3 Vinje Cottage (Vinjestoga)
4 Defence Force Museum
5 Urdbø Scree (Urdbøura)
6 The “Miller Boy” cottage (Myllarheimen)
7 Rauland Art Museum
8 Telemark country courtyard (Telemarkstunet)
9 Djuvland Mountain Farm (Djuvland Fjellgard)
10 Fjellvåken II
11 Øyfjell Village Museum
Attractions
Åmdals Verk Mines
The Telemark Canal
Dalen Harbour – exhibition
Telemarkssylv
Suspension Bridge
Skafsåhei Mountain Church
FYRESDAL
25 Skomdal craft cottage
26 Folkestadbyen, heritage trail
27 Fyresdal Village Museum
28 Kvipt Gjestegard
29 Våmur – precipitous escarpments
30 The Warf Park (Bryggeparken)
31 Haflingerhof, farm store
32 Stall Cafe Fossum
33 Russvassdammen,
old timber dam. Aketun Fisk
73 Skori, old mountain farm
from 1686
74 Trollholene,
large caves from the ice age
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KVITESEID
43 Straand Summerland, M/S Fram touristboat
44 Vrådal Sluice Museum
45 Louis Moe, folk-tale exhibition/Gallery Lalla
46 Silversmith cottage (Sølvsmedtunet)
and Gnome Loft (Nisseloftet)
47 Øverbø, Sondre Norheim’s birthplace
48 Norwegian Skiing Adventures
49 Kviteseid Town, the Telemark Canal
50 Kviteseid Folk Museum with the
Utsondhalli Gallery and Kviteseid old church
NISSEDAL
34 Pipo Playgrounds
35 Cycle track along disused railway track
36 Canoe/fishing/hiking paradise, Tjørull
37 Natural Potholes
38 Hægefjell, climbing
39 Old burial grounds
40 Tarzan vines
41 Sandy beaches
42 The Fjone Ferry
SELJORD
51 Seljord Church
52 Dyrskuplassen (festivals)
53 Seljordsvatnet (lake)
54 Art exhibition at the Artist Barn
55 Nordigard Bjørge farm
stay/swimming
56 Flatdals Village/Mykle cottage/
Flatdal church
57 Nutheim guesthouse and gallery
58 Midt Svartdal Spinneri
59 Eva Bull Holtes Museum/
Åmotsdal craft cottage
60 Old plane wreck at Skorve
food experience
TASTE
BODIL NORDJORE
from Vinje is a dynamic dairymaid who
has put the traditional
Telemark food on the
map.
”In an historical perspective, the food and meals of
Western Telemark are very
simple. All raw ingredients
were salted, dried and
smoked, before electricity
and freezers appeared.
Some hotels, in Byrte,
for example, were the
exception. There they
chopped blocks of ice and
made cooling rooms of ice
and sawdust in order to
keep meat and fish cold.
In practice that means that
meat broth, has been and
still is a staple meal. It was
practical, fed many and
tasted good. What we see
today is that this food has
changed status over the
last decade, from being
relatively simple farmer’s
food to becoming a highly
regarded and sought-after
meal.”
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CRISPBREAD FROM MORGEDAL
For many generations people have enjoyed the
aroma from the warm kitchen together with
the sound of the rolling pin passing forwards
and back over the crispbread dough, and of
course the taste is fantastic!
www.skreppa.no
THAT WAS PORRIDGE
of the right kind, that was.
The seeds stood with spikes
just like bristle on a pig’s back
and black it was as ash pudding.
>
AASMUND OLAVSSON VINJE
FROM FERDAMINNI
FROM THE SUMMER OF 1860
The workers at
“Skreppa” give
you all this.
LOCAL FISH FROM WESTERN TELEMARK
Aketun Fisk, located on the western side of Lake Fyresvatn
makes a variety of delicious fish dishes. Their products can
also be bought at a number of grocery stores in Western
Telemark, along with other local products. If you prefer to try
and smoke your own fish, please see Bodil Nordjore’s recipe
below. www.aketunfisk.no
SMOKED TROUT There are two methods of smoking trout:
• Warm smoking – here the fish is both cooked a little and
•
smoked at the same time. You can use a small “aburøyk”box.
They are very popular and the temperature can be as high as
85 degrees.
Cold smoking – here you must let someone who has the right
equipment do the smoking for you, as it involves the use of a
stove with a long chimney pipe to cool the smoke, before it is led
into the smoking chamber. The temperature should not be over
22 degrees, and the stove must be “fired” several times to
achieve the desired result and taste.
Here in the west of the county it is usual to burn wood from the
“Brisk” bush to smoke the fish. In some places they use dry wood,
whilst others prefer to use raw wood. In my opinion it is easiest to
use raw wood. Before you smoke the fish it must be salted. In my
opinion it is best to let the fish lie in a bowl with salt inside the
head and body as well as on the outside. You may also like to use
a little pepper. Let the fish stand in the salt for about a day, and
remove the salt and any moisture before smoking.
Try for yourself and good luck!
– Bodil
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n FYRESDAL
Juni Wharf Cafe, by Fyresvatn
Stallkafeen Fossum, Hauggrend
Fyresdal Gjestegard, book in advance
Fyresdal bakeri og konditori, centre
Fyresdal Coffebar
Kvipt Gjestegard, Birtedalen
Aketun Fisk, Summer cafè
ph.
ph.
ph.
ph.
ph.
ph.
ph.
+47 91 60 76 10
+47 35 04 25 14
+47 90 93 27 73
+47 35 04 15 10
+47 94 98 53 55
+47 35 04 18 18
+47 35 04 21 37
n KVITESEID / MORGEDAL / VRÅDAL
Quality Straand Hotel & Resort, Vrådal ph. +47 35 06 90 00
Outdoor restaurant
at the Straand Sommerland,Vrådal
ph. +47 35 06 90 00
Eidsto Stoga, Vrådal
Morgedal Hotell, Morgedal
ph. +47 35 06 89 00
The café at the Adventure Centre,
ph. +47 35 06 90 80
Morgedal
Waldenstrøms Bakeri (bakery), Kviteseid ph. +47 35 05 31 59
Cafe Sjøsiden, Kviteseid Kviteseid
ph + 47 35 05 52 01
n SELJORD
Tante blå
ph. +47 35 19 87 11
Seljord Kunstlåve
ph. +47 35 05 03 55
Nordigard Bjørge
ph. +47 35 05 00 40
Nutheim Gjestgiveri
ph. +47 35 05 21 43
Åmotsdal
handverkstun
ph. +47 35 05 24 67
Seljord Hotell
ph. +47 35 06 50 00
Sjøormen Kro
ph. +47 35 05 05 02
Gjesten kro og pub
ph. +47 35 05 10 40
Storstogo servering
ph. +47 35 06 57 70
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Morgedal ..........Norsk Skieventyr, (Norwegian skiing adventure), ph. +47 35 06 90 80.
.............................www.morgedal.com
Kviteseid ...........Kviteseid bryggje, (Kviteseid wharf ), ph. +47 95 45 15 46
Vrådal................Vrådal Tourist Information Centre, Vrådal village centre,
.............................open Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-2pm, ph. +47 48 15 91 37
Nissedal ............Nissedal Tourist Information Centre, summer opening hours
.............................(14 June-15 August) Mon.-Sat., ph. +47 35 04 84 44,
.............................E-mail: turist@nissedal.kommune.no www.nissedal.kommune.no
Fyresdal ............Fyresdal Tourist Information Centre, Fyresdal, ph. +47 35 04 14 55,
.............................summer opening hours (4 June-1 September), Mon.-Fri. 10am-4.30pm,
.............................Sat. 10am-3pm, Sundays closed, e-mail: turist@fyresdal.kommune.no
Dalen/Tokke ....Dalen Tourist Information Centre, Tokke, ph. +47 35 07 56 56
.............................Summer opening hours (13 June-14 August), Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat.-Sun.
.............................10am-5pm 9am-3pm the rest of the year. Email: info@visitdalen.com,
.............................www.visitdalen.com
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n TOKKE / DALEN
Spiseriet Fastfood
Dalen, ph. +47 35 07 65 55
Dalen Bryggjekafé
ph. +47 35 07 56 56
Dalen Kro
ph. +47 41 34 58 32
Destinasjon Hallbjønn
Tokke, ph. +47 35 07 15 60
Bandak Gatekjøkken
Lårdal, ph. +47 48 17 95 97
Høydalsmo Vegkro
ph. +47 35 07 62 77
Dalen Hotel, reservations
ph. +47 35 07 90 00
Grimdalstunet
Skafså, ph. +47 35 07 77 97
Besta Kafé
Eidsborg, ph. +47 35 07 73 37
Skattekammeret
Lårdal, ph. +47 41 20 24 37
Aketun Fisk
n HAUKELI / RAULAND / VINJE
Haukeliseter Fjellstue (Haukeli)................................................................ph.
Vågslidtun Hotell (Haukeli).........................................................................ph.
Haukeli Cafeteria and Motel (Haukeli) ....................................................ph.
Raulandsfjell Cafeteria (Rauland) .............................................................ph.
Raulandsakademiet (Rauland)...................................................................ph.
Raulandstoga (Rauland)...............................................................................ph.
Sondov Kaffibar (Rauland)..........................................................................ph.
Djuvland Fjellgard (Rauland) (only for groups with bookings)................ph.
Austbø Hotel (Rauland)................................................................................ph.
Fjøllhalli (Rauland)........................................................................................ph.
Rauland Høgfjellshotell (Rauland)............................................................ph.
Vierli Cafeteria (Rauland)............................................................................ph.
Mjonøy Handicraft and Cultural Centre (Vinje) ...................................ph.
Kakeringen Kafè og Konditori (Vinje).....................................................ph.
Senterkafèen, Fristadsenteret ......................................................................ph.
Vinje Kro og Veigrill (Vinje) .......................................................................ph.
Mogen Turisthytte (Vinje) ...........................................................................ph.
+47 35 06 27 77
+47 35 07 05 85
+47 35 07 02 14
+47 35 07 35 55
+47 35 07 32 92
+47 35 07 31 10
+47 91 70 24 97
+47 35 07 36 40
+47 35 07 34 25
+47 40 10 64 77
+47 99 35 90 00
+47 35 07 23 00
+47 97 57 40 84
+47 35 07 07 70
+47 35 06 21 00
+47 35 06 21 00
+47 35 07 41 15
n NISSEDAL
Treungen Gjestgiveri ..................................................................................ph. +47 35 04 54 22
Fjonesundet Ferrycafè (summer open) .....................................................ph. +47 35 04 71 32
Subb Inn ................................................................................ ph. +47 35 04 72 05/+47 90 20 55 74
Destinasjon Gautefall (hotel) ....................................................................ph. +47 35 99 50 00
Elgen................................................................................................................ph. +47 35 99 50 00
Svigerinnenes Draum.................................................................ph. +47 48 35 57 97/41 54 88 47
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Seljord ...............Møtestad Seljord AS, (Meeting Place Seljord Ltd), ph. +47 35 05 04 00,
.............................Brøløsvegen 28, 3840 Seljord, info@seljordportalen.no,
.............................www.seljordportalen.no. (1 January-19 June) Mon./Wed./Fri. 12-3pm,
.............................Sat. and Sun. Closed. (20 June-11 September) Mon.- Fri. kl 9am-5pm,
.............................Sat. 12-3pm Sun. Closed, (12 August-31 December) Mon.- Fri. kl 12-3pm
.............................Sat. og Sun. Closed.
Vinje, Rauland, Haukeli
.............................Rauland Tourist Information Centre, Rauland village centre.
.............................Tourist and booking office for Rauland, Vinje and Haukeli open all year,
.............................ph. +47 35 06 26 30, info@visitrauland.com www.visitrauland.com
.............................See www.visitrauland.com for opening hours.
.............................Åmot Tourist Information Centre, ph. +47 35 06 23 00
.............................tenestetorget@vinje.kommune.no Summer open tourist information.
.............................Service desk in the town hall open Mon.-Fri. 8am-3.30pm.
.............................Haukeli Tourist Information Centre at Arbuvollen Fjellbutikk,
.............................ph. +47 40 62 71 40 arbuvollen@haukelifjell.com
.............................See www.visithaukeli.no for opening hours.
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accomodation
REST
n KVITESEID / MORGEDAL / VRÅDAL
Quality Straand Hotel & Resort.............ph. +47 35 06 90 00
www.straand.no
Morgedal Hotell, www.morgedal.no ........ph. +47 35 06 89 00
Morgedal Camping....................................ph. +47 35 05 41 52
www.morgedalcamping.no
Kilen Feriesenter (camping).....................ph. +47 35 05 65 87
www.kilen.as
Vrådal Hyttegrend (camp. and cabins) ....ph. +47 35 05 61 83
www.hyttegrend.no
Fiskebekk Hytteutleige (cabins) ..............ph. +47 35 05 61 11
www.fiskebekk.no
Furuheim Pensjonat og Camping .........ph. +47 35 05 61 14
(Furuheim Inn and camping) .......................ph. +47 90 52 78 87
Flatland-Ormtveit Hytteutleige ............ph. +47 35 05 51 25
(cabins)
Nedre Straand Hytteutleige
og Camping (cabins and camping) .............ph. +47 35 05 61 85
www.nedrestrand.no
Løyne Camping og Hytteutleige ...........ph. +47 35 05 62 44
(cabins and camping).....................................ph. +47 94 47 52 85
www.loeynecamping.no
Heglandsodden Hytter og Camping .....ph. +47 35 05 51 13
(cabins and camping)
Nisser Hyttesenter (cabins)......................ph. +47 35 05 61 23
Dale Hytteutleige (cabins).........................ph. +47 35 05 51 97
www.oey.no ....................................................ph. +47 90 14 32 85
Kvitsund gymnas (boarding-school) ........ph. +47 35 06 87 00
Rooms with or without shower
Bed & Breakfast, Finkenhagen ..............ph. +47 35 05 31 39
........................................................................ph. +47 91 66 52 88
The Lie farm .................ph. + 47 97 66 43 45 / +47 95 08 51 52
Tveitgrendtunet www.tvtun.no .................ph. + 47 93 25 80 73
Vrådal Booking www.vraadalbooking.no ..ph. +47 35 06 90 00
Tveit (cabin)
n VINJE / RAULAND
Rauland Turist (Rauland Tourist Office) and Haukelifjell
Booking provide an overview of all the accommodation
available in Vinje Municipality.
Call Rauland Turist on ph. +47 35 06 26 30 or Haukelifjell
Booking, ph. +47 95 18 30 04 or visit www.visitrauland.com
or www.haukelifjell.com
You can also get information from the summer open tourist
offices at the municipality building in Åmot or at Arbuvollen
Fjellbutikk in Haukelifjell. Accommodation options are also
listed on the map that you will find on all of the information
boards as you enter Vinje municipality.
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Nutheim Gjestgiveri
GOOD-DAYS
Wake in the morning and feel glad
believing that life is good to have
Get out of bed when the sun’s
on the rise,
Feel hungry and eat til you’re
satisfied.
– Those are good-days.
>
ANDREAS SANDSDALEN
Canvas Hotel, Nissedal
n NISSEDAL
Destinasjon Gautefall (hotel, cabins, apt), www.gautefall.no ..................ph. +47 35 99 50 00
Furuly Feriested, Treungen.........................................................................ph. +47 93 06 76 07
Treungen Gjestgiveri .......................................................................................ph. +47 04 54 22
Saga Camping, www.sagacamp.no.................................ph. +47 35 04 57 50 / +47 41 02 78 88
Tveitsund Fisk og Ferie, www.treungen-feriehus.no ................................ph. +47 97 64 49 70
Haugsjåsund Family Camping, www.haugsjasund.no .ph. +47 35 04 58 06 / +47 90 77 77 47
Nisser Camping og Hyttegrend, www.nisser.no......................................ph. +47 35 04 78 67
Sandnesodden Camping, www.sandnesodden.no ......ph. +47 35 04 78 65 / +47 47 88 53 33
Søftestad Camping.......................................................................................ph. +47 41 92 76 20
Kyrkjeneset Camping, www.kyrkjeneset.no..................ph. +47 35 04 71 05 / +47 91 73 25 77
Vik Camping, www.vikcamping.no ..............................................................ph. +47 35 04 88 25
Gautefallhyttene, www.gautefallhyttene.no................................................ph. +47 97 96 35 20
Solheia Hytteselskap, www.solheia.no ..........................ph. +47 35 04 51 75 / +47 95 15 14 46
Tjørull Campinghytter .................................................ph. +47 35 04 59 89 / +47 41 68 54 89
Søstrene Wiks hytteutleige, Fjone ..ph. +47 35 04 72 70/+47 90 73 65 62 / +47 91 64 58 23
Canvas Hotel, www.canvashotel.no .............................................................ph. +47 95 45 99 99
n TOKKE / DALEN
Dalen Hotel, www.dalenhotel.no .................................................................ph. +47 35 07 90 00
Buøy Camping, Dalen, www.dalencamping.com .........................................ph. +47 35 07 75 87
Skattkammeret Gjestestoge, Lårdal .............................ph. +47 35 07 65 00/+47 41 20 24 37
Bandak Camping, Lårdal, www.bandak-camping.no ......ph. +47 35 07 6688/+47 48 17 95 97
Landgård Hyttetun, Høydalsmo..................................................................ph. +47 41 69 77 87
Oftebu Hytte- og Romutleige, Høydalsmo, www.ofte.no .........................ph. +47 95 21 05 19
Lie Hytteutleige, Åmdals Verk,www.mamut.com/liehytter .......................ph. +47 90 54 14 06
Destinasjon Hallbjønn, Skafsåheia, www.hallbjonn.no ............................ph. +47 35 07 15 60
Dalen Bed & Breakfast, www.dalenbb.no..................................................ph. +47 35 07 70 80
Dalen Guesthouse, ...........................................................ph. +47 35 07 65 55/+47 99 56 65 13
n SELJORD
Seljord Hotel, www.seljordhotel.no ............ph.
Nutheim Gjestgiveri, www.nutheim.no .....ph.
Lien Fjellgard, www.lien-fjellgard.no..........ph.
Uppigard Natadal, www.natadal.no ..........ph.
Kvåle – Din Gard, www.kvaale.net .............ph.
Nordigard Bjørge, www.nord-bjorge.no ....ph.
Flatin Gard, www.flatingard.no ...................ph.
Seljord Motell...............................................ph.
Seljord Ferieland ........................................ph.
Telnessanden camping .............................ph.
www.telnessanden.no
Garvikstrondi camping ............................ph.
www.garvikstrondi.no
Seljord camping ..........................................ph.
www.seljordcamping.no
Sanden camping ..........................................ph.
www.sandencamping.no
+47 35 06 40 00
+47 35 05 21 43
+47 35 05 21 75
+47 35 06 59 00
+47 35 05 23 25
+47 35 05 00 40
+47 35 05 28 00
+47 47 85 15 15
+47 35 05 00 33
+47 35 05 29 90
+47 35 05 29 12
+47 35 05 04 71
+47 35 05 29 62
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OVERNIGHT STAYS
After a long and eventful day it’s good to
find rest. Our region offers you luxurious
spa-hotels, charming bed and breakfasts,
historic hotels, old farms and cosy cabins.
Sleep well.
n FYRESDAL
Fossum Kurs og Feriesenter ................ph. +47 35 04 25 14
www.fossumferie.com
Fyresdal Vertshus Bed & Breakfast ...ph. +47 35 04 26 66
www.fyresdalvertshus.no
Fyresdal Gjestegard................................ph. +47 90 93 27 73
Øyne Camping..........................................ph. +47 35 04 16 11
www.oyne-camping.no
Roan Camping..........................................ph. +47 35 04 24 65
www.roancamping.com
Wæthing gard...........................................ph. +47 35 04 12 59
......................................................................ph. +47 41 51 03 76
Hærstad Cabinrental .............................ph. +47 35 04 24 53
......................................................................ph. +47 91 15 93 60
Tone and Tor’s Cabinrental..................ph. +47 35 04 15 08
Seljord Hotell
N-3840 Seljord
Kvipt Gjestegard
Welcome
post@seljordhotel.no
www.seljordhotel.no
Phone:
+47 35 06 40 00
Seljord Hotell
TELEMARK
30
Dalen Hotel
n FYRESDAL
Husstøyl .......................................................ph. +47 35 04 13 77
Tovslid ..........................................................ph. +47 35 04 18 21
........................................................................ph. +47 97 76 02 01
Kvipt Gjestegard ........................................ph. +47 35 04 18 18
Rolleivstad ...................................................ph. +47 35 04 15 70
Gaaren Cabinrental...................................ph. +47 35 04 23 40
Rindebakken Skysstasjon og Utsikten .ph. +47 90 86 71 20
(cabins), www.rindebakken.net .....................ph. + 47 91 70 00 77
Fiskebustøylen (cabins). ............................ph. +47 35 04 16 17
........................................................................ph. +47 97 67 79 91
Kilegrend Hytter (cabins)..........................ph. +47 95 97 82 51
www.kilegrend-hytter.no ...............................ph. +47 91 87 18 29
Tveit...............................................................ph. +47 95 03 61 70
4VNNFS
“Snow Covered Mountains” by Eva Bull Holte. Landscape from Åmotsdal.
The art museum was established in
1999 with a permanent collection of
the artist Eva Bull Holte. Eva Bull Holte
was inspired by The Vest-Telemark
region in general and Åmotsdal in
particular. Especially in her later paintings,
EVA BULL HOLTES
the landscape in Åmotsdal often appears.
In 2003 the museum was extended with
MUSEUM
rooms for guest exhibitions. In 2005
Åmotsdal handverkstun, was established in a
new building next to the museum. Here you can
by traditional Norwegian arts and crafts products
as well as traditional food products and dishes.
Inger Sitter is one of Norway’s most reckoned living artists. She was born in Trondheim in 1929 and at the
young age of 16 she was accepted to The State Art Academy in Oslo. Sitter is known both for her paintings
and lithographies as well as grand monumental decorations. She is represented in many Norwegian and
foreign museums and art collections.
Guest exhibitor of the year:
Inger Sitter
Opening Hours:
19th june - 7th august
Open every day from
11:00 am – 06:00 pm
Additional open weekends:
BVHVTUtBVHVTU
Phone: +47 35 05 00 66 - Tickets: Adults: 50,- NOK
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folk culture
TRADITIONS
Sterke-Nils stoga at Dyrskuplassen in Seljord
n VINJE
RAULANDSUTSTILLINGA ART
EXHIBITION permanent premises at
Sondov, in the centre of Rauland.
Paintings and visual arts, crafts, video
art and sculptures. Opening event 2 July
at 6 pm. Opening hours: Every day
3 July to 28 August from 12 am to 5 pm.
www.raulandkunstforening.no
HAUKELIUTSTILLINGA CRAFT
EXHIBITION at the community centre
in Edland. Opening hours: Every day
26 June-7 August from 11am to 6pm.
VINJEUTSTILLINGA ART
EXHIBITION at Vinjar in Vinje. Sales
exhibition. Opening event 26 June at
2 pm. Opening hours: Every day 27 June
to 7 August from 11 am to 6 pm.
www.vinjehandverkslag.no
KOLBREK ART GALLERY,
RAULAND has a private exhibition of
paintings and water colours in the barn
at his farm in Nesland. Visits by
appointment, ph. +47 35 07 34 37.
Rauland
MJONØY HANDVERK- OG KULTURSENTER, VINJE Here you will find a traditional
wood-fired stone oven bakery, a felting press, cabins for rent, cultural events, a farm shop and
crafts exhibitions. Concerts every Sunday in July. Open 20 June-15 August from 9am to 6pm
(farm shop and craft exhibition open 11am to 5pm) Ph +47 97 57 40 84 www.mjonoy.no
RAULAND ART GALLERY AT RAULAND HØGFJELLSHOTELL Permanent all-year
exhibition showcasing well known artists from the region. Gallery catalogue.
Ph. +47 99 35 90 00 www.rauland.no
TELEMARKSTUNET COUNTRY COURTYARD, RAULAND is located at Raulandsakademiet. The courtyard has a collection of 9 tradtional log buildings. Craft exhibition, café
serving traditional food, open craft workshops and a traditional wood-fired stone oven bakery.
Opening hours every day 2 July to 14 August from 11am to 5pm. Free of charge folk music
concerts in Årestoga every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm.Ph +47 35 07 32 92
www.raulandsakademiet.no
SKINNFELLEN WORKSHOP AND DÅM ART GALLERY, RAULAND Craft workshop in
Raulandsgrend offering different types of sheep skin products, such as sheepskin bags for children,
sheepskin rugs and sheep skin pillows. The workshop outlet is located in the Dåm Gallery, which
also houses exhibitions from selected craftsmen and artists.
Open by appointment, ph. +47 95 09 70 35 www.skinnfellen.no
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SLOWLY
he realises
that he’s listening as much
with the bones in his body
as his ears.
>
STEIN VERSTO
INNFALDA TID – MINNE
(WHIMSICAL REMINISCENCES)
n VINJE
SVALASTOG IN GRUNGEDAL Pottery work shop with farm shop. In the farm shop you can buy
pottery, candles, handmade postcards, sheep skin and meat from the farm’s wild sheep.
Accommodation in old and new cabins and houses. Ph. +47 95922856, for a booking.
www.visitsvalastog.no
GALLERI STRAUME IN ØYFJELL is a beautiful gallery situated in the heart of Western
Telemark in Vinje municipality. Summer exhibition 2011: Opening event 2 July at 4 pm. Open
Wednesday to Sunday from 12 am to 5 pm to August 7th Ph. +47 90 59 78 72
www.galleristraume.no
n SELJORD
SNEIE CULTURAL CENTRE in Åmotsdal
has an artmuseum and a local craft centre.
www.evabullholte.no
MIDT-SVARTDAL in Svartdal makes
products using wool from the mohair goat.
www.telespinn.no
SUMMER EXIBITION AT THE ART
BARN in Seljord shows a wide array of
modern art in the summer.
www.seljordkunstforening.no
GALLERY NUTHEIM in Flatdal shows
exhibitions of art from artists bound to Flatdal.
www.nutheim.no
GALLERY NES in Seljord shows paintings,
photos, jewelry, sculptures etc.
www.gallerines.net
”Klokkestøyparen” av Trygve Barstad,
Nutheim Gjestgiveri
FIRINGAN CALLIGRAPHY in Seljord shows
work made by the calligrapher Borghild Telnes.
www.firingan.no
n KVITESEID
UTSONDHALLI (GALLERY) AT KVITESEID FOLK MUSEUM A collection of sculptures
by Gunnar Utsond (1864-1950). Ph. +47 35 06 90 90, www.vtm.no
KVITESEID BRYGGJE (WHARF) GALLERY Art exhibition. Ph. +47 95 45 15 46.
GALLERI SØLVSMEDTUNET (GALLERY) IN VRÅDAL Art exhibition. Paintings by
Torstein Rittun and Jonny Andvik. Ph +47 35 04 72 33. www.solvsmedtunet.no
GALLERI LALLA (ART GALLERY) IN VRÅDAL A collection of paintings by Louis Moe.
Ph. +47 48 15 91 33.
PORT ARTHUR IN KVITESEIDBYEN Water – connecting people. Art exhibition.
Ph. +47 95 70 01 79 / 93 63 79 65.
GALLERI SAMVIRKE (ART GALLERY) in Vrådal. Art Exhibition.
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CULTURE – FROM YESTERDAY
TO THE PRESENT
Young men boast their prowess in dance with
wanton flips and somersaults. The Harding fiddle
tells of past sorrows in tremulous undertones.
Snowboarders stand on the edge of the precipice,
ready for reckless off-piste over the rugged outcrop. Southern Norway meets high mountain,
new meets old – in Western Telemark. Folk
culture lives on from the past to the present,
from Jørgen Tjønnstaul to Knut Buen, from
Sondre Norheim to Terje Håkonsen, from the
travelling storyteller to Tone Jorunn Tveito and
Odd Nordstoga.
n TOKKE / DALEN
GRIMDALSTUNET ART GALLERY On the road from Tokke to Setesdal is the home of the
sculptress Anne Grimdalen (1899 – 1961). Known for her work decorating Oslo’s city hall, the
Landstad monument in Seljord and many other sculptures. The farm is now a museum with
buildings dating from the middle-ages and an exhibition of her works along with the illustrations of “Draumkvædet” by Karl Erik Harr. In addition we have exhibition with the
works of famous artists. We also have sale of crafts. Open: 27 May – 21 August every day from
10am to 5pm. Ph. +47 35 07 77 97. www.grimdalstunet.no
SILVERSMITHS The smithy’s craftwork has long traditions in Tokke. At Vinjerui in Dalen
you can visit the silversmith’s workshop. www.vinjerui.no At Omdal farm near the Raven
gorge you will find Telemarkssylv. Ingrid will welcome you
when you visit her workshop.
www.telemarkssylv.no
DALEN QUAY
EXHIBITION (DALEN
BRYGGJEUTSTILLING)
Large sales exhibition with
fine art, pottery and other
craft / art. Canal exhibition.
Open: 21 May to 19 June –
Fri. 5pm to 8pm, Sat/Sun:
12.30pm to 20pm. 22 June
to 8 August - every day
12.30pm to 20pm.
www.visitdalen.com
STABIA CULTURE
CENTRE AT DALEN
Sale of international art in the
studio of the late Lello Greco.
Open 1 June to 1 September Tues. and Thur. 4.30pm to
9pm Ph. +47 35 07 71 13/
+47 908 02 269.
THE TREASURE CHEST
IN LÅRDAL
Welcome to the Potter’s
House. Here you can purchase
both cups and art. Enjoy a cup
of coffee in the garden. Open
school holiday Sat. and Sun.
1pm – 7pm
Ph. +47 41 20 24 37
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Grimdalstunet Kunstgalleri
Målekurs, Raulandsakademiet
n NISSEDAL
RUNE ROSEMÅLAR in Treungen.
Rose painter and landscape painter.
Ph. +47 47 26 36 63
www.runerosemaler.com
ÅSHILDS STRIKKESTOVE (knitting
barn) at Fjone. Domestic crafts, gifts,
jewellery, pottery. Ph. +47 35 04 71 32 /
+ 47 97 56 18 25. www.fjonesundet.com
JOHN SKOGNES at Fjone. Pottery from a
wood-fired kiln (oven). Ph. +47 35 04 78 20.
TRE NISSER STEINVERKSTED (Stone
Work-shop) in Treungen. Stonecraft shop.
Ph. +47 41 59 05 01.
John Skognes
THE ARMOURERS WORKSHOP
in Nissedal. Ph. +47 90 71 82 37
www.living-history.no
NISSEDALSFELLEN Sheepskin products
for sale. Ph. +47 92 42 77 42
n FYRESDAL
SKOMDAL KULTURSMIE Pottery workshop, ceramics for sale. Gallery with alternating exhibitions. Located in Fyresdal town
center. Ph.+47 92 21 01 61
KVIPT GJESTEGARD has a small storehouse from 1300 AD. This is the workshop
of the housewife on the farm. She creates
ceramics inspired by the nature surrounding
the farm. Åsmund, her husband, does
traditional rose-painting.
All products are for sale in the farm shop.
Ph. +47 35 04 18 18.
DEN LILLE TRESMIA (WOODCARVING) Carved wood products, arts
and crafts, wool creations. Shop located in
Momraksgrend.
Ph. +47 90 74 26 70 / 99 44 21 19
ØYSTAD HANDVERK Craft workshop.
Local producers. Ph. +47 97 02 10 23
Skomdal Kultursmie
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”Slow travel”
Leisurely travel into wonderland
Tranquility, thoughts adrift, on deck with the wind in your hair.
From the far mountains the fairytale hotel emerges.
There your taste buds shall relish local delicacies,
before you sink into a Chesterfield chair while listening
to classical music and enjoying the historical ambience.
photo Terje Rakke, Jørgen Kasin, Arne Rosland
Dalen Hotel og M/S Henrik Ibsen
Booking, telephone +47 35 07 90 00
www.dalenhotel.no
www.visitdalen.com
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DYRSKUPLASSEN
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May 20th – 21st 2011
Welcome to a lively spring market with a wide selection
of second-hand and new products, including:
Second-hand and antiques – vehicles and vehicle-parts –
garden and gardening supplies – leisure – camping and cabinlife
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Information and tickets www.dyrskun.no
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Welcome to the largest agricultural exhibition
and showground in Norway
From a long line of traditions, we can offer exhibitions
and activities within a wide selection of:
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Opening hours: Friday 14.00-20.00,
Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
Information and tickets www.dyrskun.no
Locally produced food-outlet
at Dyrsku’n showground in Seljord
Foto: Ole Kristian Tommesen
“A taste of Telemark”
Offering a variety of unique locally produced
food, made with love and care from
dedicated producers.
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 15.00
DYRSKU’N ARRANGEMENT AS
Nordbygdivegen 60, N-3840 Seljord
tel. +47 35 06 57 70 – fax +47 35 06 57 84
e-mail: post@dyrskun.no – www.dyrskun.no
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events
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
ONGOING PROGRAMME
FYRESDAL: The Tramping group in Fyresdal invites you to tramping every Tuesday all year
around. Meet outside ICA Nær grocery store in Fyresdal village centre at 5pm. See programme
for all the tramps at www.birtedalen.no, www.fyredal.kommune.no, or postings.
Contact person is Gunhild Momrak ph +47 95 79 15 11.
VINJE: • Concerts at Mjonøy every Sunday at 3pm, from 27 June to 15 August www.mjonoy.no
• Concerts at Telemarkstunet, every Saturday and Sunday, at 3pm, from 26 June to 15 August.
www.raulandsakademiet.no
• Pub Quiz at Groven Camping, Åmot; Wednesdays during July, at 9pm.
• Different summer courses at Raulandsakademiet.: photo, data and different traditional
handcrafts. See www.raulandsakademiet.no
For other programming consult sjå www.visitrauland.com
n MAY
7 May
SELJORD: Musical with students from
Seljord folkehøgskule, Granvin kulturhus.
www.granvinkulturhus.no
8 May 10.30 am
TOKKE/DALEN: “In the footsteps of the
Rui-girls” A walk from the tourist office at
Dalen and up to Rui. Barn concert with
Aasmund Nordstoga.
11 May 8pm
VINJE: Concert with Alexander Røynstrand,
Tor Hoselmo and Marie Tveiten, at Årestoga,
Raulandsakademiet.
20 May 7 pm
TOKKE/DALEN: Jazzcruise on board the
old boat MS Henrik Ibsen.
20 May
SELJORD: Opening of Art exhibition with
Evelyn Melsom Nutheim gjestgiveri.
www.nutheim.no
20-21 May
SELJORD: Spring Market. This is a market
that has a lot of different stuff for the visitors
to by. Cars, spare parts for cars, camping gear,
books, artefact etc., Dyrskuplassen.
www.dyrskun.no
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21 May
TOKKE/LÅRDAL: "In the Potter's workshop" opening of exhibition at Lårdal quay.
21 May
TOKKE/DALEN: Reopening of photo
exhibition at Bandaksli quay.
21 May
KVITESEID: The passenger boat M/S
Victoria arrives at the wharf of Kviteseid for
the first time this season.
21 May 4.30 pm
TOKKE/DALEN: Exhibition of art and crafts
at Dalen quay opens. Theme this season is
“The Telemark Canal”. The passenger boat
“MS Victoria” arrives at the quay opening the
summer season. Music entertainment.
22 May 6 pm
TOKKE/LÅRDAL: Concert with a group performing Johnny Cash music at Lårdal quay.
27 May
TOKKE/DALEN: Opening of the summer
season at the Grimdalstunet art gallery.
Guest artist are attending.
28 May 9am
TOKKE/DALEN: Lårdalstigen “Tøffare enn
Besseggen” Season opening of this spectacular
walk from Dalen to Lårdal starting from Eidsborg. Bus from the harbor in Dalen at 08.30.
Return from Lårdal by boat ore bus.
Kviteseid Folk Museum
28 May 5pm
TOKKE/DALEN: “Shanty by lake Bandak”
Consert at the harbor in Lårdal, on board MS
Victoria and at the harbor in Dalen.
3 June
VINJE: Concert with the Swedish/Norwegian
group SVER, at Bjønnehiet Pizzapub in
Rauland.
28 May 9am
TOKKE/DALEN/KVITESEID:
”Telemarkskanalrittet”. Cycle tour along the
Telelmark canal starts at Dalen (100 km)
and from Kviteseid (55 km).
www.telemarkskanaltittet.no
3 June
NISSEDAL: The opening day of the summer
shop Fru Tveit in Treungen.
28 May
KVITESEID: Brass band gathering by the
Telemark canal.
29 May 6pm
VINJE: Evening mass with Svein Ellingsen
and Sondre Bratland, at Raulands Church.
29 May 11am
VINJE: Town market in Rauland. Flea
market, auctions and food.
n JUNE
2-5 June
FYRESDAL: Mountaintop tramping weekend
and annual market in Fyresdal. For accommodation and food this weekend, please contact
Fyresdal Gjestegard in Fyresdal village centre.
www.fyresdal.gjestegard.net
2-5 June
FYRESDAL: Jets of Norway. 4 days of air
traffic, 50 model jets. Be impressed by one of
the world's best pilots, Thomas Gleissner.
Acrobatic show.
4 June 10am
FYRESDAL: “Bygdedagen “ annual market
day at Fyresdal Outdoor Museum. Arts and
crafts, exhibition, veteran cars, entertainment,
and flea market. Dance to live music in the
evening.
4 June
NISSEDAL: Up the Skuggenatten! Uphill run
in Treungen, with a 448 metre climb, 6 km.
Categories for experienced and casual joggers.
Organised by Treungen Sports Club.
4 June 10am
TOKKE/DALEN: Great-grandmother’s
street breakfast – a traditional event in Dalen
where traditional food is served in the main
street. More than 100 old motorcycles (Tempo)
exhibited in the main street.
5 June 11am
TOKKE/DALEN: Open air church service at
Rui.
5 June 10am
FYRESDAL: Tramp to Roan 1191 meters
above sea level. Meeting place ICA Nær
grocery store.
2 June 10am
FYRESDAL: Tramp to Napen, 889 metres
above sea level. Meeting place ICA Nær
grocery store
5 June
NISSEDAL: A hike to the top of Kronfjell.
Organised by Havrefjell and Treungen Sports
Club. www.turistforeningen.no/havrefjell
3-5 June
VINJE: End of term days at HiT: concerts,
exhibitions and fashion.
9-13 June
SELJORD: Icelandic Horse Show at Dyrskuplasssen. www.islandshesten.no
3 June 10am
FYRESDAL: Tramp to Bindalsfjell.929
metres above sea level. Meeting place ICA Nær
grocery store.
9-12 June
VINJE: Haukeliseterfestivalen. Folk music
festival at Haukeliseter. Fjellstue, with
concerts and cultural workshops.
www.haukeliseterfestivalen.no
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arrangement
KVA SKJER?
10 June
KVITESEID/MORGEDAL: The celebration
of Sondre Norheim’s birthday at Norsk Skieventyr (Norwegian Advenure Centre)
www.vtm.no, www.morgedal.com
10-11 June
FYRESDAL: Paddle tour at the Straumsfjord.
For information, contact Hege Stiansen,
ph. +47 92 43 97 19.
11 June 3pm
KVITESEID: The Kviteseid Folk Museum
opens for the season. The celebration of the
250th anniversary of the priest Jens Zetlitz’s
birthday. www.vtm.no
11 June 3pm
TOKKE/DALEN: “Rallardagen” at Åmdals
Verk – a historical play about the “old
days” in this small mining village.
www.vest-telemark.museum.no
12 June 10am
TOKKE/DALEN: The Bjønnemyr Walking
Tour from Dalen.
17 June
KVITESEID: The opening of the art
exhibition Water – connecting people.
17 June 8pm
KVITESEID: Music festival by the Telemark
Canal. Concert in Kviteseidbyen.
www.viservedkanalen.no
17-18 June
KVITESEID: The Victoria Festival in Kviteseidbyen. Various activities and arrangements.
www.kviteseidbyen.no
17-18 June
TOKKE/DALEN: “Dalsmarken” The annual
market at Dalen. www.dalsmarken.no
18 June 9pm
TOKKE/DALEN: Concert and dance at the
sports hall in Dalen with Anne Nørdsti.
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18 June 6pm
TOKKE/DALEN: “Viser ved kanalen” Music
festival by the Telemark Canal. Concert in the
power plant at Dalen with deLillos.
19 June 4pm
TOKKE/DALEN: “Viser ved kanalen” Music
festival by the Telemark Canal. Evening
concert at the harbour in Lårdal with
Jan IngvarToft.
19 June
SELJORD: opening of Eva Bull Holtes
museum in Åmotsdal.
19 June 11am
TOKKE/DALEN: Gathering at the Skafsåheii Mountain Church.
19 June
GAUTEFALL: A hike in the mountains:
Gautefall – Uvdalen.
www.turistforeningen.no/havrefjell
23 June
TOKKE/DALEN: Middle age midsummer
feast at the Vest-Telemark Museum Eidsborg.
Consert in Eidsborg Stave Church.
23 June
FYRESDAL: Midsummer night celebrations
in Fyresdal. Please contact the Tourist Information Centre.
23 June-1 July
TOKKE/DALEN: Pilgrims wandering along
the old footpaths from Vest-Telemark (Dalen
25 June) to Røldal.
23 June 6pm
VINJE: Midsummer feast at The U,
at Sandnes, by Vinjevatn.
23 June 6pm
VINJE: Midsummer feast at Groven Camping, with, MÅNESKIN, among others.
24 June
VINJE: "solvending" at Vinje Billetgalleri.
Dyrsku’n in Seljord
24 June
VINJE: Opening programme at Skinnarlandsamlinga, Special exhibition by Terje Grøstad
og Kjellaug Haug Holter.
24 June SELJORD: Night open stores in
Seljord. www.seljordportalen.no
25 June
SELJORD: Opening of Art exhibition at Nes
Galleri. www.gallerines.net
25 June 11am
TOKKE/DALEN: Pilgrim Church service at
Eidsborg Stave Church.
25 June
NISSEDAL: Bible Camp. Nisser Cabins and
Camping, Fjone. www.nisser.no
26 June 2pm
VINJE: Opening programme for Vinje
Exhibition "SPOR".
26 June
VINJE: Opening Haukeli Exhibition.
26 June 4pm
VINJE: Pilgrims Concert at Vinje Church.
26 June 1pm
VINJE: Øyfjell day
27 June-1 July
VINJE: Summer camp at Mjonøy. Register
before 1 June. See www.visitrauland.com
29 June
SELJORD: Opening of the Summer
Exhibition at Seljord Art Barn.
www.seljordkunstforening.no
29 June-3 July
SELJORD: The Annual National Contest
in Norwegian Folk- Dance and Music
“Lands-kappleiken”. http://lk2011.no/
Welcome to the Annual National
Contest in Norwegian Folk-Dance
and Music
Seljord Spelemannslag has the honour
of welcoming you to the Annual National Contest in Norwegian Folk-Dance
and Music in Seljord 29th June – 3rd
July 2011. In Seljord, in the heart of
Telemark, the traditional Norwegian
folk- dance and music is more popular
than ever. Children choose Hardanger
fiddle classes over guitar- and piano
lessons and in the 17th of May parade
the recruit fiddle players, Juniorspelemannslaget, lead the way.
Finally Seljord has the opportunity of
gathering the finest folk- dance and
music performers in Norway. We are
looking forward to hosting this years
contest!
30 June-3 July
FYRESDAL: Microplane gathering.
Norwegian Air Sports Federation at Fyresdal
Airport.
n JULY
1 July
VRÅDAL – NISSEDAL: The veteran boat
M/S Fram is sailing from Vrådal to Treungen.
Treungen Cruise 18.30 – 21pm.
www.straand.no
2 July 10am
VINJE: "CULTURE" Øyfjell. Meeting place:
Gjevarvatn Crossing.
4 July 9pm
DALEN: Beach Party at the harbor in Dalen
Kro.
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arrangement
KVA SKJER?
4-8 July
VINJE: Summer camp/ Robinson's week at
Vinjevatn. Register befor 1st of June.
See www.visitrauland.com
6-10 July
SELJORD: The Dance Festival at Dyrskuplassen. www.seljordfestivalen.no
9 July 11am
KVITESEID/VRÅDAL: Guided trip with the
veteran ship M/S Fram from Vrådal to
Vråliosen. www.straand.no
10 July 10am
VINJE: Theme day. Climbing saga at Fundlidken. Meeting place: road exit to Funnligardane. (The Funnli farms)
10 July 3pm
VINJE: Spanish-Norwegian at Mjonøy:
readings.
10 July 6pm
TOKKE/DALEN: A walk at the churchyard
in Lårdal. Church service at 19.00. Traditional
food being served afterwards.
11-17 July
SELJORD: Maran Ata – religious national
convention at Dyrskuplassen.
www.maran-ata.no
15 July
VRÅDAL – NISSEDAL: The veteran boat
M/S Fram is sailing from Vrådal to Treungen.
Treungen Cruise 6.30-9pm. www.straand.no
16 July 10am
VINJE: Theme walk: ”Blåmann, blåmann
bukken min” A. O.Vinje – at Vinjestoga.
16 July
SELJORD: The Sea Serpent Race – vintage
car race. www.vtmk.no
23 July
VINJE: Theme walk. Bird life at Møsvasstangen. In collaboration with SNO and Norsk
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Villreinsenter.
Meeting place: Norsk Villreinsenter at
Skinnarabu. Register before Friday 22 July.
Phone: +47 35 06 23 00.
23 July 11am
KVITESEID/VRÅDAL: Guided trip with the
veteran ship M/S Fram from Vrådal to
Vråliosen. www.straand.no
27-31 July
SELJORD: The Country Music Festival at
Dyrskuplassen. www.countryfestivalen.no
29 July
VINJE: St. Olav's day programme at Rauland's Church.
29 July
VRÅDAL – NISSEDAL: The veteran boat
M/S Fram is sailing from Vrådal to Treungen.
Treungen Cruise 6.30-9pm. www.straand.no
29 July
NISSEDAL: Celebrate St. Olav’s Day (Olsok)
at Nisser Cabins and Camping, Fjone.
www.nisser.no
29-31 July
FYRESDAL: St Olav’s Day Celebrations
(Olsokdagane) in Fyresdal.
29 July 7pm
FYRESDAL: Opening of the St. Olavs Celebrations at Fyresdal Gjestegard. Concert.
29 July 10pm
FYRESDAL: St Olav`s Day Play “Skeid”
(outdoor theatre performance) in Øyskogen.
30 July 10am
FYRESDAL: Free breakfast in Øyskogen,
activities for children, Historical Walk with
children’s theatre.
30 July 10am
VINJE: Theme walk: tour aim to Havradalen.
Meeting place: Prestegård turisthytte.
Olsokspelet in Fyresdal
30 July 4pm
FYRESDAL: Family bicycle race in the town
center
6 August 6pm
FYRESDAL: Family event at the old
schoolhouse in Birtedalen. Lottery.
30 July 8pm
FYRESDAL: Dance with live music in Folkestadbyen, town center.
6 August
FYRESDAL: Bishop’s Trail March(Bispevegmarsjen).Tramping along the old Bishop’s
trail. Day trip for the experienced hiker,
about 25 km. For registration, please contact
the Tourist Information Centre.
30 July 10pm
FYRESDAL: St Olav’s Day Play “Skeid”
(outdoor theatre performance) in Øyskogen.
31 July
TOKKE/DALEN: “Grimdalsstemnet” A program of music, culture and food at Grimdalstunet art gallery.
31 July 11am
FYRESDAL: St Olav’s Day mass at Heggland
Old churchyard.Church Coffee after mass.
31 July 1pm
FYRESDAL: Excursion to Russdammen and
Nøra. Gathering at Jonny and Ingebjørg
Aketun (Aketun Fisk) afterwards. Food and
drink for sale.
n AUGUST
Date not set
FYRESDAL: Fyresdal Boogie Grenland
Parachute Club,Fyresdal Airport. Contact the
Touristinformation.
Date not set
FYRESDAL: Fishing competition in Fardal.
Please contact the Tourist Information Centre.
4-6 August
NISSEDAL: Treungen Festival. Kurt Nilsen,
Madcon, Hellbillis, Kim Larsen and several
other band. www.treungen.no
5-7 August
SELJORD: Nordic contest in workhorses.
http://arbeidshesten.com
5-7 August
VINJE: Festival: Bøgrend Autofest.
6 August 10am
VINJE: Theme walk: Goat and mountain
farming. Smørkleppdalen – Rokadalen –
Samastad. Meeting place: Smørklepp school.
6 August 10am
NISSEDAL: Nissedal Fair (Nissedalsmarken)
in Treungen.
6 August
VRÅDAL/NISSEDAL: The veteran boat
M/S Fram, this year’s festival boat, sails from
Vrådal to Treungen. www.straand.no
6 August
NISSEDAL: Have fun at Pipo Playgrounds in
Treungen! Low price at Nissedal Fair (Nissedalsmarken). www.pipo.no
7 August
VINJE: Blix. Concert and talk at Vinje Churh.
7 August 9am
TOKKE/DALEN: Organized walk to
Ormeggine (1379 moh).
12 August
TOKKE/DALEN: Theater "Johansen skifter
genser" at Dalen quay.
12-14 August
FYRESDAL: Fiskebudagane( Walking
festival) at Fiskebustøylen, Fyresdal
Organized tramps, fishing, local food and
cultural events.
13 August 9am
VINJE: Mountain tour to Sandfloeggi. Meeting place: Middalsbu turisthytte, in Valldalen,
Røldal. Register before 10 August.
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KVA SKJER?
Dyrsku’n in Seljord
Phone; +47 35 06 23 00.
13 August
VINJE: TelemarkHero, HelteRittet – in the
saboteur route – start and finish in Rjukan.
See www.telemarkhelten.no
14 August 11am
KVITESEID: Kviteseiddagen 2011, the
Kviteseid Day at the Kviteseid Folk Museum.
Mass in the old church of Kviteseid. 1 pm
Cultural programme. www.vtm.no
20 August
VINJE: Vinjedagen, the Vinje Day, Åmot.
Foot ball tournament and market's day.
20 August 9am
KVITESEID/MORGEDAL: Multisport
Morgedal is an adventure race in the historic
and beautiful territory of one Sondre Norheim
– the father of Modern Skiing. With 3 race formats to choose from you can paddle, mountain
bike and run through over 45 km of rough
Telemark Terrain, attempt the Morgedal sprint
which is the perfect introduction to adventure
racing – or enter your kids in a fun short
course around the village.
Full programme details and registration at
http://www.morgedal.com/en/events/
multisport-morgedal
21 August 12am
TOKKE/DALEN: Organized walk from Eidsborg Stave Church to the whetstone quarry.
Concert.
21 August 11am
TOKKE/DALEN: Open air church service at
Krossdalen.
26-28 August
FYRESDAL: Trollrally. National motorcycle
event at Stykkjevika beach.
27 – 28 August
NISSEDAL: A two days Mountain Hike: Kyrkjebygdheia - Gautefall – Uvdalen. The first
day: Kyrkjebygdheia – Gautefall Hotell. The
second day: Gautefall Hotell – Uvdalen.
www.turistforeningen.no/havrefjell
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27 August 5pm
VINJE: Theme walk, from Atelier Søren, in
Negardstunet, to Vinje Biletgalleri. Meeting
place: Smørklepp school.
27 August 6pm
VINJE: Concert at Vinje Biletgalleri.
28 August
SELJORD: Tales and stories at Hognedalen,
Skarsvegen. www.seljordportalen.no
n SEPTEMBER
Date not set
FYRESDAL: Sheep gathering in Fardal.
Please contact the Tourist Information Centre.
4 September 11am
VINJE: "Raulandsdilten" Family race at
Falkeriset, Starts between 11:00 and 13:00.
Diploma to all participants.
4 September
VINJE: TelemarkHero, HelteLøpet, number
two in the Triple, from Skinnarbu to Rauland.
See www.telemarkhelten.no
4 September 12am
VINJE: Open air mass at Falkenibba.
9-11 September
SELJORD: The Country Show Dyrsku’n at
Dyrskuplassen. www.dyrskun.no
16-18 September
VINJE: Litteraturdagane in Vinje.
17 September 7pm
TOKKE/DALEN: Concert in Skafsåheii
Mountain Church.
n OCTOBER
1 October SELJORD: October party,
Dyrskuplassen, www.dyrskun.no
n NOVEMBER
26-27 November SELJORD:
The Christmas Fair at Dyrskuplassen, Seljord
All events are subject to change.
For more info, please contact the local tourist information centre.
Welcome to the
ACTIVITY HOUSE
in Nissedal
Swimmingpool Spinning Corebar Children’s sports
Fitness boxing Concerts Cinema Library Volleyball
Floorball Youth club Lecture hall
Toddler’s swimming
Café
Senior fitness
Welcome to Nissedal Municipality
and the Activity House in Treungen.
The meeting place for active people!
Details and contact info:
www.nissedal.kommune.no og www.treungenil.org
Ph: 0047 35 04 84 00
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