10 Outdoor Activities in Telemark That You Shouldn't Miss

The path up to the Te-hytta starts approx. 6 km from the center of Rauland in the direction Haukeligrend on Rv 362. You will find a small parking lot on the right hand side of the road, and a sign to Raulandsfjell where the trail begins. The trail is marked and clearly visible in the landscape, and winds relatively steep up the mountain side. This is a rather hard hike, not suitable for people of poor health! . After approx. 45 minute hard walk you arrive at the Te-hytta and its viewpoint. The cabin is private, so please show consideration. The view point has a spectacular view of Rauland and its lake, Totak. You can keep on going from here to Raulandsfjell, but the path ahead is not marked trail, so bring a map and a compass. West of Te-hut there is another path down which returns on the road 200 meters west of the parking lot and where you started

THE CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAIL starts in the centre of Fyresdal by the museum in oyskogen. You can choose whether to do the entire trail (Folkestadbyen + the circuit via Saukro and Bryggjeparken) or just one of the loops. The whole trip takes just under one hour at a leisurely pace. No special footwear or level of fitness is required – the tour is suitable for both families with children and elderly people. Most of the trail is suitable for wheelchair users.

Amazing kayaktours in the stunning nature, around the beautiful historical town of Rjukan with experienced kayak guides!

Vierli Terrain park was voted as Terrain park of the year at the Norwegian Snowboard Awards in 2010, and nominated again in 2011. Vierli Terrain park has a 750-metre long slope style run, junior and kids runs, a big jump run, a 750-metre long rail run with 20 rails of varying sizes, and plenty of other elements.

Ridesenteret i Rauland offers riding lessons, from novice to expert, training in our indoor arena, outdoor arena, eventing course and trips on horseback in nice, Norwegian nature. We run one of Norway's leading ridingcentres and can offer a wonderful experience to children, adults, families and groups. Accommodation at the centre can be arranged

The M/B Fjellvaken takes you on a wonderful trip across Lake Mosvatn from Skinnarbu to Mogen Turisthytte, a 40 kilometre trip. The boat passes mountain farms and sails through beautiful scenery on its journey, which lasts about 2 hours. Mogen is an ideal starting point for hiking on the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. The boat can also be chartered for extra trips and sightseeing trips.

Raulandsfjell Alpinsenter in Raulandsgrend has 2 lifts, 7 slopes and lies between 700 and 1065 m.a.s.l. Total piste length: 5,4 km. 2 blue, 2 red and 3 black slopes. Off-piste: Yes. Chair lift: No. Snowboard: Yes. Raulandsfjell Alpinsenter has two ski lifts, and the largest height difference is 365 metres. Choose from six slopes ranging from 200 to 2100 metres in length. Excellent conditions for skiers who like to build up some speed! Raulandsfjell has cleared a number of off-piste slopes. Raulandsfjell Alpinsenter has ski hire, ski school and can produce artificial snow. The children's slope has a marked alpine skiing run, moguls and jumps. If you need a break from skiing, Raulandsfjell can amongst others offer soccer games on TV and a ski shop selling equipment and clothes. Inside by the fire place is a good place to relax in between skiing sessions. The cafè/restaurant at Raulandsfjell serves excellent meals. We also offer a mid week buffet on Wednesday and a pizza buffet on Fridays. After ski every Saturday from 15-20 in Turegut Evening skiing Monday and Friday 18:00-21:00 throughout the season. Evening lift pass: Adults NOK 180, youths 7-15 NOK 140. We also arrange courses in kiting for those seeking adventures outside the ski slopes.

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!

During the winter-time Skinnarbu is offering you one of the premier cross-country terrains in Norway, with friendly tracks that are maintained daily when needed, giving you the choice of either taking a quick breath of fresh air in the magnificent nature between meals, or to take a longer treck farther into the wilderness area. And no matter what you choose, remember to do as the Norwegians: bring a tasty chocolate and a nice and warming thermos with tea or coffe...or perhaps a nice and refreshing beer, to enjoy half-way