Title: Visit Telemark: 2026 Travel Guide for Telemark, Norway | Expedia.com

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# Telemark

## Norway

![This medieval loft was originally from Sauherad in the 20th century. It was relocated to Lognvik Farm at Øyfjell, Vinje. Many lofts were also relocated here. All are medieval lofts from the 19th-20th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3185/96d94e92-ea47-48cc-b04d-deb3b84b10b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Stave church in Heddal, Norway. Norway is the only country in northern Europe where wooden churches are intact. The curch is also on the UNESCO list. I took a picture if the 'stafkirken' (stave church) and I think it's so beautiful!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023793/ea62fb4c-2e89-4123-9969-dc1f74741b93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![When you enter the tunnel for this pass there is no snow... A few kilometre when you exit the tunnel you see this... Norway surprising!  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349692/a8c8a43e-39bc-4125-b6da-77784b278fdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![I would want to stay there for a while!  #Waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349692/d6ee8553-f627-43bf-ba0b-a2df2aefcbba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Beautiful reflexion. In Norway.  #Waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6349692/670c6732-0409-4f34-9687-02322233d4c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Telemark

[Skien

Known for Cross-country skiing, Hockey and Horseback riding

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One of the oldest cities in Norway has excellent galleries, museum and parks and is the eastern starting point for the Telemark Canal.

## Reasons to visit

- Telemark Museum
- Brekkeparken

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[Porsgrunn

Known for Festivals, Cafes and Ports

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Escape to Porsgrunn! Enjoy its festivals, cafes, and theater. 

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[Kragero

Known for Art and Museums

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Escape to Kragero! Enjoy its art and museums. 

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[Tinn

Known for Ferries and boats, Countryside and Mountains

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Come to Tinn and enjoy its countryside, skiing, and museums. 

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[Vinje

Known for Small town, Mountains and Skiing

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Experience quaint Vinje: its mountain views, skiing, museums, and more! 

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[Notodden

Known for Countryside, UNESCO site and Libraries

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Once a prosperous industrial center and now part of a UNESCO-protected area, this town is also famous for its annual blues festival.

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## Cities in Telemark

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### Skien

One of the oldest cities in Norway has excellent galleries, museum and parks and is the eastern starting point for the Telemark Canal.

![Heddal Stave Church, Norways largest stave church, Notodden municipality, Norway](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023793/dd7ce97f-6d66-47ae-b5ff-693c3eb60a0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Notodden

Once a prosperous industrial center and now part of a UNESCO-protected area, this town is also famous for its annual blues festival.

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