Passion for history

Telemarksgalleriet and Lysebuen shows art and industrial history in a beautiful industrial hall from the early nineteenth century.

To experience the rich cultural heritage and traditions of West Telemark, VTM-Eidsborg is an excellent place to start.

Jazz lovers flock to New Orleans, Elvis fans congregate in Memphis, ski enthusiasts travel to the little mountain valley of Morgedal.

Ulefos Hovedgaard offers guided tours in beautiful natural surroundings. Here you can see the development of the manor from 1807 until today.

Visit Heddal Stavkirke - the largest stave church in Norway.

Øvre Verket represents one of the most important culturally historic places from the years of industrialization in Norway. At Øvre Verket you'll find antiques, a bunad workshop, frame workshop, and textile art as well as work from other artisans, and also a restaurant and gallery.

The Telemark Canal - one of the most beautiful waterways in the world.

Henrik Ibsen was born in Skien on 20 March 1828. His childhood home is just a few kilometers north of Skien city centre.

The main building, Søndre Brekke farm in Brekkeparken, is truly magnificent and has housed several traditional families.