Top 10 Things to do in Telemark, Eastern Norway

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.

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.

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.

The childrens favorite place to visit, lots of activities. DuVerden Maritime Museum + Science Centre is a vibrant venue with activities for young and old. The centre has created a link between the area's rich maritime history and future-oriented education as well as industrial development. The spectacular building houses exhibitions and installations. The objective is to stimulate interest in maritime history, science and technology through interactive communication methods - especially for children and young people. Consequently, learning through playing and experimenting is essential when visiting DuVerden. The centre has its own amphitheatre, which seats fifty people, and is used for 3D films. The weather turntable illustrates weather in a new way. Spin it as hard as you can, and a fan will produce a storm strength wind. We also have a big toy for the big boys: Our ship bridge simulator lets you control a ship and you can navigate up the river to Skien or out on to the fiord. Welcome to a great experience!

Haukelifjell Skisenter has 6 lifts, childrens ski lift and 13 ski slopes. From 845 to 1215 metres above sea level 2 green slopes, 1 blue slope, 8 red slopes, 2 black slopes. Longest descent: 3000 m. Off-piste: Fantastic! Chair lift: No. Terrain park: Yes In Haukelifjell Skisenter you can choose from well prepared ski slopes, demanding loose snow overhangs or exciting forest tracks and rough terrain routes. Ski school and ski hire. Warm-up room, cafè and after-ski. Flood-lit hill for evening skiing. Servicebuilding with cafè and after-ski. 70 km of groomed cross-country tracks around the ski centre. Special offer: apartment and liftcard. In addition there is varied accommodation in the area: hotels, cabins, apartments and mountain lodge. Many new apartments for rent close to the skicentre.