Top Things to do in Telemark
Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Telemark, Eastern Norway
Discover the best top things to do in Telemark, Norway including Visitor Centre Hardangervidda National Park, Brekkeparken, The Telemark Canal, Haukeli Husky, Gaustatoppen, Krossobanen, Gaustabanen, Heddal Stave Church, Jettegrytene i Nissedal, Maar Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Restaurants in Telemark
1. Visitor Centre Hardangervidda National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 187 reviews
The Visitor Centre, Hardangervidda National Park has a large award-winning interactive exhibition about the wild reindeer and the nature of Hardangervidda in 10 languages. In addition, we offer a cinema with several movies, a cafe with a panoramic view, hiking-trail with nature app in 10 languages and guided tours of varying length.
Reviewed By vidarn2015 - Rjukan, Norway
Many things to do and to see. Suitable for all ages. We learned much about the rain deer and the Hardangervidda.
2. Brekkeparken
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By margrethehegg - Skien, Norway
Awesome decorated with a lot of flower. Nice and friendly staff. Very relaxing being here. Would recommend to anyone. Great place to visit is spring and summer. Playground open for kids
3. The Telemark Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By Ingrid80302 - Boulder, United States
We took the Ibsen from Ulefoss to Skien, and we immensely enjoyed ourselves. Our boat had a group of Norwegian pensioners enjoying themselves, which made me realize that this is what the locals do. The boat is beautiful as is the scenery. There are drinks and pastries for purchase on board, and the staff is friendly and informative. A visit to the Telemark region is a must for someone seeing Norway.
4. Haukeli Husky
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Dog sledding is dreaming of true wilderness adventures far from civilization. Behind the team, on the sled, only yourself, your loyal four-legged friends and mountain silence and quiet - nothing else. Haukeli Husky offers guided dog sled adventures at the borders of Hardangervidda. Our goal is to give people genuine wilderness experiences; experiences they can not easily find elsewhere. Welcome!
5. Gaustatoppen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 321 reviews
Gaustatoppen, which many claim to be the most beautiful mountain in Norway, towers majestically above the town of Rjukan at an altitude of 1,883 metres. Around 30,000 people make the trip up to the summit every year to enjoy the fantastic views from the top. On a clear day, you can see all the way south to the coast and east to Sweden. You can see one sixth of Norway from here. No matter what the weather is like, you can still buy a cup of coffee, waffles and food at the Tourist Association's 100-year-old stone cabin on the summit. You can pick your own stone from the piles around the summit and get it stamped to prove that you climbed the mountain. A new alpine slope down Gaustatoppen is planned, but this is no new idea. Had it not been for the Second World War, the alpine disciplines at the 1940 World Championships would have been arranged here.
Reviewed By SootyShearwater - Oslo, Norway
What a great way to spend the day. There is plenty of parking at the bottom of the hill. You walk up - everyone can make it if they take their time. The views from the top are fantastic and there are signs there telling you what you are looking at. Once you get to the top it's worth the extra hour or so to go to the end of the ridge. There are a lot less people and a much better view. Bring sturdy shoes for the trip back down the hill and plenty of water.
6. Krossobanen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
The Ryesvei is an exciting zig-zag path located in the terrain below the Krossobanen Cableway. This outstanding track is open for sledgeriding. The distance from the upper station Gvepseborg down to Krosso is 3851 meters, the difference in altitude approx. 500 meters and it winds down through a total of 21 curves. This makes it the longest sledge-hill (with lift) in Norway.
Reviewed By Yogatramp - Grimstad, Norway
Fun ride in the Blueberry. Great views. Nice and expensive waffle in the top restaurant. Would have walked down if I had good shoes. Nice hike.
7. Gaustabanen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Gaustabanen, the cable car inside Gaustatoppen mountain has been a well-kept secret. Gaustabanen consists of a battery driven car on a cable that carries passengers approximately 860 metres horizontally up inside the mountain. Right in the centre of the mountain there is a station, with an angled shuttle line of 1040 metres that rises to 1800 metres above sea level. From the top, there is an exit to the so-called Tuddalstippen, situated right under the Gaustatoppen Tourist Cabin.
8. Heddal Stave Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
The largest stavechurch, a masterwork in wood built around 1250 and is still in use. Open in the summerseason, guideed tours in English. Cafe Olea is stationed close by.
Reviewed By StockholmBean - Uppsala, Sweden
Soon 800 years, and still standing!!!. This is the Keith Richards of churches. Do not miss. Guide was good, man guarding the door wearing medieval looking clothes....was on his screen.....probably looking for Joan of Arc on Tinder.
9. Jettegrytene i Nissedal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
This place is temporarily closed.
Reviewed By Norwegiantraveller87 - Oslo, Norway
Fascinating geological features! I highly recommend this attraction! Even though the last part of the road was closed for cars you can park your car near the gate and walk to the potholes. You can either follow the gravel road (6-7 km) or take the shortcut through the forest (1-2 km).
