Western Telemark

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NORWAY 2011

Western Telemark

introduction

WELCOME

Welcome to

Telemark Naturally

Hot coffee by the campfire. The fishing rod sways gently as inquisitive fish • test the bait. The evening is bright and the mountain plateau is warm and vast. on the wharf. You gingerly dip your toes into the water. The sun • Morning has already warmed the surface. You step in. The sand touches your feet, water envelops your body. The day is yours to enjoy. Tramping in the “troll forest”. Light drizzle. Children’s tiny feet easily find • their way on the track that winds through the pine forest. Your imagination runs wild as your family walks past gnarled troll-like pines and mossy tree stumps. You enjoy your lunch below a rock slope by the deep forest lake. No-one else, just the four of you.

VINJE

Experience Western Telemark where nature experiences abound. From mountain and plateau to sandy beaches and bathing in natural pot-holes, to the dense forests and along the exciting Telemark Canal. Find your nature’s paradise here with us. Front page photo: ”Landskappleiken i Seljord 2011”, Anne Torunn Øverbø. Photo: Leif Jamtveit, Svein Straumsnes, Terje Rakke Nordic Life, Gunhild Momrak, Sven Lie, Hybris film, Edvard Nesland, Dag Jenssen, Luke Tennant, Jørgen Kasin, Kristi Skålid, Lasse Berdalen, Døli/Roy Mangarsnes, Hamish Moore, Mona Gundersen, Arne Rosland, Huldra&Eg, Astrid Hegglid, Colin Eick, Guro Lien, Kjersti Eliassen, Solveig Barstad. Legal publisher: The municipalities of Western Telemark

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SELJORD

TOKKE

KVITESEID

FYRESDAL NISSEDAL

OH, IF I COULD TRAVEL to Telemark And live a summer moment!

> PER SIVLE The Rui-place

Contents

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SEE (attractions) ..............................................side 4 – 11 DO (activities) ................................................side 14 – 21 THE TREKKING REGION AND MAPS .........in the middle TASTE (food experiences) ................side 22 – 23 / 26 – 27 TOURIST INFORMATION ...........................side 26 – 27 REST (accommodation)..................................side 28 – 31 TRADITIONS (folk culture)............................side 32 – 35 WHAT’S ON? (events) .................................side 38 – 44

Flower girl at Dalen

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attractions

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MS Henrik Ibsen, The Telemark Canal

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ON THE WATER / The Telemark Canal

THE TELEMARK CANAL With the help of 18 sluices spread over eight lock systems, you can travel along Norway’s longest canal which stretches from the foot of Hardangervidda all the way to the ocean. Along the canal you will experience a wide range of sights both cultural and natural – busy towns, expansive lakes, narrow river gorges, old enclosed pasture, charming hamlets and dramatic landscapes. www.telemarkskanalen.no KVITESEID VILLAGE is a nice shopping and service centre by the Telemark Canal. The village has an attractive wharf from where you can swim. The wharf is also open to tourist boats, and is free of charge. Ph. +47 95 45 15 46. SLUICES AND FJORD LANDSCAPE The upper part of the Telemark Canal has exciting natural surroundings. Here you will find fertile cultivated farmland and also precipitous mountainsides rising more than 500 metres. Experience this varied landscape from the deck of the old canal boats M/S Victoria and M/S Henrik Ibsen or travel in your own boat / canoe. M/S Henrik Ibsen is available for charter – for bookings ph. +47 35 07 90 00. For info about the canal visit www.telemarkskanalen.no For timetable, prices and bookings visit www.visittelemark.com ROUND TRIP BETWEEN FJORD AND MOUNTAIN Every Sunday from 26 June until 7 August, you can catch an afternoon bus from Dalen, via Eidsborg Stave Church to fertile Lårdal. A cup of coffee and cake in the garden at the old Lårdal Hotel (Treasure Chest / Skattekammeret) before the canal boat takes you back on the Telemark Canal to Dalen. For information and booking contact Dalen Tourist Information Centre (Dalen Turistkontor) ph. +47 35 07 56 56 www.visitdalen.com TAKE THE BOAT ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN! Boats up to 32 foot can be transported over Haukelifjell between the Telemark Canal (Dalen) and Rosendal in Hardanger. Boat transport can also be arranged between Skien and Dalen or vice versa. For further information contact Dalen Tourist Information Centre (Dalen Turistkontor) ph. +47 35 07 56 56

BUT THE TELEMARK CANAL IS THERE It’s there. A long wet track From an extinct species.

> ODD BØRRETZEN

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ON THE WATER / Other boat trips

GUIDED TOURS AND MOUNTAIN CRUISE WITH M/B FJELLVÅKEN II Every Thursday from 30 June-11 August at 11am to 2pm you can join the catamaran M/B Fjellvåken II on a guided tour to the island of Hovdøya in Møsstrond. The mountain cruise with M/B Fjellvåken II on Lake Møsvatn takes you on a day journey to Mogen, and along the way you will experience breathtaking mountainous surroundings, marvel at the mountain farms inaccessible by road and enjoy delicious food at Mogen Turisthytte. Book in at Mogen, and go for tramps on marked trails in Hardangervidda National Park! For booking contact Fjellvåken II, ph +47 92 01 40 46. More information at www.visitrauland.com THE VETERAN SHIP MS FRAM IN VRÅDAL The restored tug boat MS Fram, 100 years in 2009, sails on the lakes Nisser and Vråvatn, and through the sluices in Vrådal. M/S Fram offers two to four sightseeing trips per week from May to October. The boat is also available for charter in the same period. Ph. +47 35 06 90 00. www.straand.no

MB Fjellvåken II, rutebåt på Møsvatn.

THE FJONE FERRY Norway’s smallest cable ferry transports travellers safely across Fjonesundet. There is a ferry café by the dock. The café has outdoor serving with a lovely view of Lake Nisser. Catering. During the summer season (15 June – 20 August), the ferry runs every day, on the hour. The ferry also runs from 1 May to 31 December, every day except Tuesdays. Detailed ferry timetables are available at www.fjonesundet.no Or contact Åshild Solli ph. +47 35 04 71 32 / +47 97 56 18 25

5 Fjoneferry

OLD TRADITIONS are etched into the timber walls in Vinje, while the southern breeze gently caresses you in Nissedal. Traces of miners and casual labourers at Åmdals Mill (Åmdals Verk) are a contrast to the historic hotels at Dalen and in Seljord, which were exclusively for the wealthy. Take the trip to museums and exhibitions, visit the birthplace of skiing in Morgedal and historic villages in Fyresdal and Hjartdal.

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TOKKE / DALEN

RUI-PLASSEN In the steep mountain sides over Dalen lies Rui. An agricultural workers cottage where the two Rui sisters, Ingerine and Gurine lived. The Rui sisters became famous in Norway when they were invited to meet the king in Oslo. At Dalen Tourist information you will find information about the place with maps, showing the cultural path that leads up to Rui. www.visitdalen.com EIDSBORG STAVE CHURCH As a gathering place at the entrance to Vest-Telemark Museum, lies Eidsborg Stave Church from the 13th century, dedicated to St. Nicolaus (or Nikuls as he is known in Telemark), the guardian angel of travellers. Here the guide will tell you exciting stories about this building and cultural heritage from the area. See also West Telemark Museum Eidsborg. Ph. +47 35 06 90 90. www.vest-telemark.museum.no DALEN HOTEL The opening of the Telemark Canal led to the building of the stately Dalen Hotel, which has been an important connecting point for tourists travelling between east and west Norway. Built in 1894 by the architect Halldor Børve, it is of special interest being in the Norwegian “Dragon style”. With dragonheads, spires and towers, it reminds us of the palaces of fairy tales. In 1994 it was restored to its original form at the time of King Oscar, but it has all of the modern facilities tourists enjoy today. Recently the hotel park along the shores of Lake Bandak was also redeveloped, giving a magnificent view over the water. The hotel is renowned for its quality kitchen and relaxed “old fashioned” atmosphere. www.dalenhotel.no WHETSTONES FROM EIDSBORG For 1000 years, Tokke has had an export industry. The stones were carried in rowboats down the Telemark Canal, or carried on horseback on the ice to the coast and shipped abroad where they were sold at a good price. In this way the quarry at Eidsborg has supplied the timber industry and hand workers at home and abroad with good whetstones. Take a walk from the stave church in Eidsborg to the old stone quarry. www.vest-telemark.museum.no 6

Eidsborg Stave Church

RAVEN GORGE Since tourists first began coming to Tokke the Raven Gorge has been a source of fascination and awe. The gorge has a 350-meter sheer drop down to the river Tokke below! The Raven Gorge has an unusual air current, which makes it possible to throw a banknote over the edge and have it blown back by the wind rising up the face of the cliff! www.visitdalen.com

Kviteseid Folk Museum

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NISSEDAL

NATURAL WATER PARK: LARGE POT HOLES The water has formed a large piece of artwork in the south of Nissedal. Rows of pot-holes create nature’s own water park. The river Fyresåna has whirled around stones and gravel in the riverbed over time, later becoming regulated for electricity production. Before electricity production and dam building started, the pot-holes were a well-protected secret under the water. Some of them are 10 meters wide and deep, and perfect for swimming and diving. This natural phenomenon is southernmost in the county, by the tiny village of Eikhom, 10 km from the Telemark Road, road 41 (Telemarksvegen). Turn off at Haugsjåsund Family Camping (Haugsjåsund Familiecamping) and follow the signs. Toll gates exist on this road. ROCK SLOPES By Lake Nisser you can sunbathe on polished rock slopes. Nissedal is one of three inland counties that boasts rock slopes like those on the beaches of Southern Norway. Enthusiastic mountain-bikers have discovered their paradise in the mountains of Nissedal, where they can bike on dry slopes over long distances. Pot holes

ROCK PAINTINGS The rock paintings along the western side of the lake Nisser are very special and rare. The man and animal figures are probably made by scraping off oxidized iron from the rocks. It’s difficult to get to these paintings. In fact, you must go by boat to see them. OLD GRAVE FIELDS At Røyrodden in Treungen, on the eastern side of Nisser, you will find some of the typical watercourse grave-mounds of Telemark. You can have a good look at them from the seaside. Not far from Røyrodden lies another grave field with 15 mounds of variable size. The graves are situated in a beautiful cultural landscape near one of the oldest farms in the community, Årak. Here you will also find the remains of the Årak oak, probably the oldest tree in Nissedal. At Fjone there is a grave field with nine large, well preserved mounds in open pinewoods.

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FYRESDAL

VISIT KVIPT GJESTEGARD Kvipt offers traditional Norwegian meals, canoe rentals, grocery store and fishing/hunting permits. Visit the ceramics shop, or try sleeping in a cabin or in a traditional storehouse. The host at Kvipt also offers a journey through time with storytelling from the history of Kvipt from 900AD and to the present. Kvipt is a holder of the St Olav’s Rose, a hallmark of the Norwegian Heritage as “Our best travel experiences” (www.olavsrosa.no) ph. +47 35 04 18 18 FISKEBUSTØYLEN Welcome to Fiskebustøylen – a converted mountain farm where you can enjoy pure nature in quiet surroundings. Excellent fishing and hunting opportunities. Cosy cabins, delicious food and guided hikes. Ph. +47 35 04 16 17/+47 97 67 79 91 STYKKJEVIKA BEACH is a great beach to the north of Fyresvatn, the large lake in the middle of Fyresdal. At this beach you can find your own spot and enjoy lazy summer days! 7

FROM THE OCEAN RISES A FAIRYLAND with peaks and moors It rises bright against the sky In tranquil evening blue

> ARNE GARBORG

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KVITESEID

ØVERBØ, SONDRE NORHEIM’S BIRTHPLACE Sondre Norheim is world famous as the father of Modern skiing. The crofter’s cabin in Morgedal where Sondre was born, is only a short, scenic hike away. The small house - barely 15 square meters, is still standing. Sondre lived here with his family – his wife Rannei and their eight children. You can visit Øverbø on your own or with a guide. Ph. +47 35 06 90 80 www.morgedal.com NORSK SKIEVENTYR – NORWEGIAN SKIING ADVENTURE CENTRE, MORGEDAL Take a fascinating journey through 4 000 years of skiing history, from the earliest of rock carvings through the Vikings, Birkebeiners (supporters of King Sverre around 1200) and Lapps to Sondre Norheim and other ski pioneers from Telemark. Everything is presented through a multimedia show, which combines several screens, exhibitions, music, light and sound effects. 2011 marks the 100 year anniversary of the successful Norwegian South Pole expedition. Olav Bjaaland from Morgedal together with four other Norwegians were the first to reach the pole in December 1911. Open all year around. Ph. +47 35 06 90 80. Fore more information see www.vtm.no and www.morgedal.com SØLVSMEDTUNET (SILVERSMITH) AND NISSELOFTET, VRÅDAL The silversmith makes traditional jewellery for the Norwegian national costume, and at Nisseloftet it is Christmas all year long. Ph +47 35 04 72 33. www.solvsmedtunet.no

Equipment used in the South Pole expedition in 1911, The Adventure Centre in Morgedal.

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The Telemark Canal

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SELJORD

THE SEA SERPENT In the heart of Telemark, the county which has always been associated with fairy tales, folk songs, imagination and creativity, lies Lake Seljord, brooding over its great secret. What lies hidden below the blue and friendly surface of the water? For 250 years, and probably even longer, people have claimed to see a large, serpent-like creature in the lake. The first written documentation dates back to 1750. Binoculars are available at Garvikstrondi camping and Seljord camping. www.seljord.kommune.no Read about The Sea Serpent in Lake Seljord at our website www.seljordogsogene.no DYRSKUPLASSEN Just outside the centre of Seljord lies Dyrskuplassen. A large market space – It is used for various activities such as music festivals, religious camps, horseshows and Norway’s largest agricultural show – Dyrsku’n. In September every year about 80 000 visitors come to Seljord to experience this event with its cattle parade, trade exhibition and art exhibitions. At our fairground you will have the opportunity to buy food from local farms and producers in our Farm shop. www.dyrskun.no FLATDAL CHURCH is a wooden “long church”, built in 1654 on the site of an earlier stave church. In 1923 the Bishop Bernt Støylen arranged for the crucifix, altarpiece and the canopy from the old stave church to be reinstalled in the church. www.seljordportalen.no FLATDAL VILLAGE is often referred to as the only real village in Norway, not only because of the unusual distribution of farms, but also because it is one of the very few authentic Norwegian villages. This area has a very rich artistic life, farm tourism and a vibrant music scene. www.flatdal.net

Telnesøyan in Seljord, Seljord og sogene.

NORDIGARD BJØRGE FARM – TELEMARK ICE CREAM Nordigard Bjørge’s main product is milk from the Telemark Cow, which is under threat of extinction. They use the milk to make their own ice cream. At the farm café you can buy the ice cream and see how it is produced. In the cultural landscape above the farm you can walk along paths with lovely views of Lake Seljord. www.nord.bjorge.no

SELJORD CHURCH was built in Romanesque style in the 12th century. It is dedicated to St Olav. On the north-west corner of the church a face has been hewn. This, according to legend, represents the canonised king. The church has an altarpiece from 1588 and a font from the 17th century. Guided tours 11am-5pm, every day from 5-30 July. www.seljord.kommune.no 9

YES, YOU WILL MAKE A LIVING here! It whispered to him from soil and grass, from the forest by the old wooden fence and from the old grey houses.

> HALDIS MOREN VESAAS

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WEST-TELEMARK MUSEUM

WEST TELEMARK MUSEUM is a collection of 12 museums spanning many areas of interest. There’s something for everyone! There is one website for all the museums at www.vest-telemark.museum.no One phone number for all museums ph. +47 35 06 90 90. FYRESDAL FYRESDAL VILLAGE MUSEUM Welcome to an outdoor museum which boasts the highest concentration of burial mounds in Telemark. Located in Fyresdal centre, the museum houses buildings from the Middle Ages up to the 1900s. Children’s treasure hunts located at the museum, treasure maps are available at the Tourist Information. You can also borrow the old Viking board game “Hnefatafl”, a game much like chess. Exhibition of Archaeology in Fyresdal, Open from 4 June to 1 September Mon.-Fri. 10am-4.30pm, Sat. 10am-3.pm. KVITESEID KVITESEID FOLK MUSEUM AND KVITESEID OLD CHURCH Outdoor Natural Heritage Museum with 12 old buildings. Kviteseid old church is a Romanesque stone church, dating from the 13th century. Open every day 11 June-14 August 10am-18pm. Ph. +47 35 06 90 90/35 05 37 60 www.vtm.no NORSK SKIEVENTYR – NORWEGIAN SKIING ADVENTURE CENTRE See page 9. TOKKE /DALEN ÅMDALS VERK MINES tells the story of copper mining from the 1600’s to the Second World War with photographs, models, drawings and a geological collection. Café and sale of souvenirs. Open 11 June-14 August every day from 10am-6pm. May11 October every Tues from 10am-1pm. WEST TELEMARK MUSEUM EIDSBORG The old farm at Vindlaus has been transformed into Norway’s largest outdoor museum. The museum has over 30 buildings. 2012 will mark the opening of a large exhibition building. This will display crafts and folk art over the centuries dating as far back as 1200 when the stave church at Eidsborg was built. Café and sale of souvenirs. Open (outdoor museum) 25 May31 August every day from 10am-5pm. 22 June-14 August every day from 10am-6 pm.

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Åmdals Verk Mines

Kvipt gjestegard

VINJE VINJE BILETGALLERI ART GALLERY An extraordinary gallery built from natural stone featuring more than 40 paintings by Henrik Sørensen. Works of art by his friend Harald Kihle are also exhibited in this excellent gallery in Smørklepp. Open 25 June-7 August every day 12am-5pm. VINJESTOGA The poet, journalist and philologist Aasmund Olavson Vinje grew up in this little croft. Here you can discover more about the life of one of the greatest poets and one of the first modern journalist in Norway’s history. Open 25 June-7 August every day 12am-5pm.

Myllarguten ved Myllarheimen

ØYFJELL BYGDEMUSEUM A very special museum built in 1931 from handmade granite bricks. A farmyard with historical buildings that contain exhibitions, traditional rosepainting and Norway’s biggest “ølhøne” (a wooden beer vessel shaped as a hen). Open 25 June-7 August 12am-5pm.

RAULAND ART MUSEUM Two excellent sculpture collec-tions near the center of Rauland show the works of art by Dyre Vaa and Knut Skinnarland. Additionally you can find works og art by Tor Vaa in temporary special exhibitions. Open 25 June-7 August from 12am-5pm. MYLLARHEIMEN, ARABYGDI Torgeir Augundson, better known as Myllarguten, spent the last years of his life in this croft in Arabygdi. Experience the history of one of Norway’s best known musicians. Open 25 June-7 August from 12am-5pm.

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OTHER MUSEUMS

TOKKE/DALEN GRIMDALSTUNET ART GALLERY (GRIMDALSTUNET KUNSTGALLERI), see page 34. VINJE THE RESISTANCE MUSEUM IN ÅMOT This collection features artefacts and documents relating to both acts of war and everyday life in Vinje during World War II. Open for groups by appointment, ph. +47 35 06 23 00. KVITESEID VRÅDAL SLUSEMUSEUM (SLUICE MUSEUM) The museum is situated next to the Småstraum lock in Vrådal. Ph. +47 48 15 91 37. SELJORD STERKE NILS-STOGO AND GONGESTOGO On the fairground Dyrskuplassen, you can walk around and study several old buildings collected from the area nearby. In Sterke NilsStogo (strong Nils cabin) there lived a very strong man. In Gongestogo lived a man who was exceptional wood carver. Contact Dyrsku’n Arrangement AS for guiding, ph. +47 35 06 57 70. 11

Welcome to

Grimdalstunet ”When my hands touch the clay and I start shaping, joy surges

through my whole being.” Anne Grimdalen

Visit this beautiful old mountain farm with art gallery, sales exhibition and café with traditional food.

foto Gunnar Mjaugedal / catchlight.no

Open daily 27 May – 21 August, 10.00 – 17.00.

www.grimdalstunet.no Tel. +47 35 07 77 97 www.visitdalen.com

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6.6 – 5.9 Tuesday Tuesdaay - Sunday Sundaayy

31.5 – 5.9 Daily Daily

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*) Henrik Ibsen dep dep.. 08.45.Victoria dep. dep. 08.10.

Adults NOK 990Children Childr en NOK 495,-

Adults NOK 460,Children Childr en NOK 230,-

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activities

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Fjone, Nissedal

Western Telemark has a broad range of activities for those who desire more than just peace and quiet. Most regions have suppliers who hire out canoes, boats, bikes and ATVs. Contact the Tourist Information Offices (pg. 26-27) in the region for further information. FISHING If you wish to try your luck fishing you’re in the right place. The fishing spots are numerous and you can choose whether you’d like to try one easily accessible or enjoy the solitude by one of the many mountain lakes in Western Telemark. Each year anglers catch large trout in the river Tokke and in Lake Bandak (www.bandakkanalen.no). Telemark Boats and Fishing (www.telemarkbatogfiske.com) have all the equipment you need. Fishing licences are sold at the Tourist Information Offices and at petrol stations. In some municipalities it is possible to buy fishing licenses through SMS or on the web page www.inatur.no. The local tourist information office can provide reliable information on where the fish are biting. If you’re very interested in fishing you should take the trip to Fiskebustøylen in Fyresdal, an oasis for enthusiasts. HORSE RIDING is a popular sport in Western Telemark and as a tourist you may also enjoy it. There are many opportunities: KVITESEID/VRÅDAL STRAAND HESTESENTER (riding centre). The riding centre offers horseback riding in the surrounding forests, lessons, pony rides and cart rides. ph. +47 41 41 25 03/ +47 35 06 90 00. www.straand.no/hestesenter TOKKE/DALEN “ON HORSEBACK TO HEAVEN!” Experience magnificent nature by horseback, varied and exciting bridle paths that start at Døli mountain farm. Fun for families and adapted to age and experience. Ph. +47 93 04 94 63, +47 90 06 59 76. www.visitdalen.com VINJE RAULAND RIDESENTER EQUESTRIAN CENTRE Rauland Ridesenter is a high-quality riding centre with modern stables housing 30 horses. Rauland Ridesenter is open all year round, and offers riding lessons in its riding arena and riding excursions through a scenic landscape for all levels and ages. Ph. +47 35 07 35 44, www.ridesenter.net/rauland VINJE HORSE CENTRE is situated idyllically on a farm in Bøgrend, 10 minutes from Åmot. We offer horseback riding for the whole family. In the summer we have horse riding camps for children and young people, and we also offer horse riding in spectacular mountain terrain. We also offer drop in lessons, day,weekend- and week trips and regular riding lessons. We give you a spectacular riding experience. Ph. +47 35 07 33 93/ +47 40 31 25 09 www.vinjehestesenter.no 14

Straand riding centre in Vrådal.

> HENRIK SØRENSEN SAID:

BUT TELEMARK was the enchanting country, Telemark was the new Greece!

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

VINJE ATV TRACK IN RAULAND Raulandsfjell in Raulandsgrend has an ATV track with quad-bikes for both children and adults. This is fun for the whole family – with tough courses, modern ATV’s and a pleasant atmosphere. Raulandsfjell also has a large outdoor play area with a trampoline, a beach volleyball court and more – free of charge and free access. Ph. +47 35 07 35 55 www.raulandsfjell.no SELJORD CULTURAL LANDSCAPE IN SVARTDAL Svartdal is famous for its beautiful scenery and its many flowers, insects and butterflies. You will also find many old, historic farmhouses. At Lien mountain farm they offer guided tours in the old fields, ph. +47 35 05 02 41 www.seljordportalen.no STERKE NILS FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL CENTRE Welcome to Sterke Nils Fitness and Recreational Centre at Granvin cultural centre in Seljord. We offer a well equipped gym, aerobic studio, spinning studio, bouldering gym and squash court. The Tokke River / Dalen

TOKKE / DALEN TELEMARK ADVENTURE offers exciting activities such as paddling, cycling, survival courses or guided walks. Special packages can be arranged for groups, whether you wish a quiet holiday or are looking for a little more excitement. Ph. +47 92 81 70 12 www.telemarkadventure.com DØLI NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Tokke is a paradise for those interested in nature photography, lying as it does in the middle of one of the most rich and varied environments for both plants and wildlife. The spectacular landscape which surrounds Dalen – the home of the Canal boats – welcomes you to an exciting adventure full of unique memories. Local guides will take you on a photo safari and help you find the perfect picture. Photographers hide Rent of lenses Photo safari “Perfect shot” guarantee Tel: 90 06 59 76 / 93 04 94 63, www.hovdmyra.no

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Døli Nature Photography

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IN WESTERN TELEMARK you’ll find the best of Telemark Naturally: Great experiences with or without a guide. Sandy beaches and natural pot-holes for swimming for families with children, mountaintop and extreme climbing for pros. Cultural experiences and folk art. Treat yourself to a boat trip through sluices and fjord landscape on the Telemark Canal, polished rock slopes and kilometre long sandy beaches by Lake Nisser, or in clear mountain lakes in the National Park on Hardangervidda.

NISSEDAL TARZAN VINE AND CLIMBING HAVEN Adrenaline-kick! With full safety equipment and expert instruction, you can swing on the Tarzan vine and gain a huge momentum. Fjone tempts you with some of the best mountain climbing in Europe. Nisser Cabins and Camping/Nissedal Climbing Centre (ph. +47 35 04 78 67) offers an instructor if you wish to try abseiling and climbing on the steep mountain cliffs. Read more about the specials at www.nisser.no BEACH VOLLEY in Evja, right outside the centre of Treungen, there are fine courts for beach volleyball, free to be used by all. After the game, it’s wonderful to have a refreshing swim in lake Nisser. PAINTBALL Do you want to try paintball in the woods of Treungen? Order at www.treungenpaintballutleie.no or phone: 0047 48 11 78 30 CANVAS HOTEL NISSEDAL is located in one of Norway's best mountain bike areas. Here, the guides will bring their guests on tours they will not forget. The hotel itself is made up of Mongolian yurts with food and comfort in the top class. Ph. +47 95 45 99 99, www.canvashotel.no PIPO INDOOR PLAYGROUND An indoor playground with a challenging jungle gym and slides for older children, play land and ball cage for smaller ones. This is the perfect activity for families with small children. Outside Pipo also offers Pipo-cross, and a new outdoor activity; walk on the water! Just alongside the large Pipo hall, is an idyllic swimming area with pedal-boats for hire. www.pipo.no or call ph. +47 91 84 31 40.

Pipo Playgrounds, Treungen

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Hægefjell / Vandreregionen

KVITESEID STRAAND SOMMERLAND IN VRÅDAL Large playground with trampolines, swings, beach volleyball and swimming beach. The restaurant is open during the summer season. Scandinavia’s highest outdoor climbing tower is situated at the Straand Sommerland. ph +47 35 06 90 00. www.straand.no THE GONDOLA AT VRÅDAL PANORAMA The lift takes you up into the mountains from where you have an excellent starting point for hiking and cycling. ph. +47 35 06 83 50 www.alpin.no

Outdoor climbing tower at the Straand Sommerland in Vrådal.

VRÅDAL PANORAMA GOLF PUTTING A six hole putting course. Golf putting is a combination of minigolf and ordinary golf. ph. +47 35 06 83 50 www.alpin.no VRÅDAL BIKE PARK at Vrådal Panorama. Here you find challenging tracks for mountain bikers at all levels. Take the gondola to the mountain top from where all tracks start. Ph. 35 06 83 50. www.alpin.no VRÅDAL SKATE PARK at Vrådal Panorama. Concrete skate park, free access. Ph. 35 06 83 50 www.alpin.no SKARE FARM IN MORGEDAL Visit a farm with a beautifully renovated barn. Ideal for parties and groups. Ph. +47 35 05 05 41/ +47 61 55 36 www.skaregard.no

17 Biking in Nissedal.

ONCE A YEAR YOU need to go wild and let loose and turn everything upside down. Solemnity and sensibility are unendurable all year round

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FYRESDAL THE QUAY PARK (Bryggeparken). Below Moland Church in the town centre you will find the Quay Park. This is a recreational area ideal for swimming, sunbathing, water trampoline, barbeque, volleyball, boat life and other beach activities. You can enjoy refreshments at the nearby Juni Bryggekafeen. The Quay Park is also the starting point for the easy walking route “Hamaren”. FYRESDAL AIRPORT (ENFY) is situated in the heart of Southern Norway with an 800m asphalt runway. The airport is a legal private airport with landing permit for planes up until 5700kg/ 10 passengers. For more information/PPR, please contact Fyresdal Aeroclub at ph. +47 91 86 59 69 or [email protected] VINJE CHILDREN’S SUMMERFARM AT VIERLI TOURISTCENTRE IN RAULAND At Vierli Turistsenter you can visit the children’s summer farm with Norwegian farm animals. There is also a large outdoor play area with pedal go-carts, badminton/volleyball net and more – free of charge and free access. www.vierli.no RAULAND FJELLSPA MOUNTAIN SPA Rauland Høgfjellshotell has its own mountain spa. Enjoy a relaxing treatment after an active day in the mountains. Appointments: ph. +47 95 46 65 48, [email protected] www.rauland.no MOOSE SAFARI IN RAULAND Accompanied by a guide and a driver you can join a mini bus dusk safari to spot and learn about the King of the Forest – the moose! Sign up at Rauland tourist office, ph. +47 35 06 26 30 www.visitrauland.com CRAFT COURSES AT RAULANDSAKADEMIET In the summer and in weekends Raulandsakademiet organizes courses, mainly in traditional craft techniques. There are 60 available courses, ranging from clothing design and silver works to sausage making and genealogy! Several courses run parallel, allowing couples or friends to attend separate courses at the same time. Booking/information ph. +47 35 07 32 92, www.raulandsakademiet.no THE HARDANGERVIDDA NATIONAL PARK ROUTE, which takes you on an exciting journey between the east and west of Norway, is the perfect gateway to the fiords. This is a journey down delightful small roads winding through Telemark, in the heart of Norway and at the borders of Hardangervidda, a journey through outstanding scenery - with lots of things to do and see. A journey back in time, to the roots of Norwegian folk culture and early Norwegian industry. www.nasjonalparkrute.no

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TRAMPING EXPERIENCES

FISKEBUDAGANE (FISKEBU FISHING HUT DAYS) IN FYRESDAL is an annual event for those who like to go tramping. For the weekend you’ll have the opportunity to do a string of great walks in the area around Valebjørgsheia, at the southern end of the lake Fyresvatn. The walks are with a tour-guide. You can also choose to join in on the culture features at Fiskebustøylen in the evening, as well as enjoy homemade food in the ”Båthuset” restaurant. If you enjoy walks in spectacular surroundings, good company and good food then Fiskebudagane 2011 are a must, 12-14 August in Fyresdal. MOUNTAIN AND CULTURAL WALKS In cooperation with local organisations, Vinje Municipality arranges guided mountain hikes with cultural themes. These all-day trips are free of charge. The tours are in Norwegian. Every hike is led by two tour guides who know the area well. See the events list at the back of the brochure for details of the hikes. www.vinje.kommune.no MOUNTAINTOP RUN – UP THE ORDALSSÅTA Mountaintop run for the whole family Sunday 26. June. Enrolment and further information: Morgedal Athletic Club (Morgedal Idrettslag) ph. +47 35 05 32 63. Ordalsåta is near Morgedal – the birthplace of skiing. For many experiences and sporting events with and without skis, including Multisport Morgedal – the exciting adventure race on 20 August see www.morgedal.com UP THE SKUGGENATTEN! Uphill run with a 448 metre climb, 6 km. Categories for experienced and casual joggers. Organised by Treungen Sports Club. See www.kondis.no for more information. Up the Skuggenatten 2011

HISTORIC WALK Seljord art forum arranges historic walk in Seljord. www.seljordkunstforening.no OUTDOOR WEEKENDS IN FYRESDAL 2-5 June, mountain hiking. 10-13 June, Kayaking, camping, Instructor and kayaks. Prior experience not necessary. Please contact Fyresdal Tourist information for further details on both weekends. Ph. +47 35 04 14 55. GUIDED TRIPS Guided trips in the mountains, fishing tours, wildlife and wilderness course, daytrips or stay over in cottage or tent. www.naturguide.no, ph. +47 35 04 59 90/ 97 17 70 14. GUIDED WALK ON LÅRDALSSTIGEN (THE LÅRDAL TRACK) ”Tougher than Besseggen”. Multi-lingual guide for groups – book in advance. www.visitdalen.com

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I WILL HIDE AWAY in the mountains where plovers and lapwings sing I will wade in swamps and belch and savour the scent of saxifrage heather

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HARDANGERVIDDA NATIONAL PARK Hardangervidda is Norway’s largest national park. Here you can hike on the Norwegian Trekking Association marked trails from hut to hut. Popular gateways to the national park are Haukeliseter Fjellstue and Mogen Turisthytte. Contact Norwegian Trekking Association for hiking suggestions. www.turistforeningen.no NORDIC WALKING CENTRE 9 marked trails for Nordic Walking. Ask the hotels and tourist information for a map. Ph + 47 48 15 91 37 www.vraadal.com www.alpin.no TRAMPING IN FYRESDAL Every Tuesday throughout the year, you are invited to join guided trips to different destinations in Fyresdal. Fyresdal has 15 marked trails and several other trails. The hikers meet up at ICA Nær (grocery store) in Fyresdal town center at 5 pm. These hikes are free, but it is important to bring a smile, suitable shoes, food and something to drink. The Tourist Information has updated information on the current hikes or check out.

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Lårdalstigen ”Tøffare enn Besseggen” / Vandreregionen

LÅRDALSSTIGEN ”Tougher than the Besseggen”. This is a fantastic walking track between Lårdal and Dalen. A large part of the walk follows the edge of the mountain up to 800m above the Telemark Canal. Combined with a return with one of the old canal boats this is an experience for life! Telemark Adventure offers guided walks. This is a tough walk. Please contact the tourist information before you do this trip the first time. They will provide you with the information you need. www.visitdalen.com HÆGEFJELL – CLIMBING HAVEN Fjone tempts you with some of the best mountain climbing in Europe. Nisser Cabins and Camping/Nissedal Climbing Centre (ph. +47 35 04 78 67) offers an instructor if you wish to try abseiling and climbing on the steep mountain cliffs. Read more about the specials at www.nisser.no. You can also take a walk to the mountain tops, like Hægefjell, or an easy walk down by the beautiful lake Nisser. Contact the tourist information centre for further information. SKARSVEGEN from Svartdal to Åmotsdal is a nice place for a cultural historic walk through beautiful scenery.

Hægefjell

THE SEA SERPENT – AND HISTORICAL WALKING IN SELJORD Take a walk to the art installations ”Into the landscape” around Lake Seljord and look for The Sea Serpent: Grindekleiv on Manheimstrondi (R36). Approximately 30 min walking. Park your car at Sanden camping. Follow marked stairs. Telnesøyane: this viewing point is located on the edge of Telnesøyane. Approximately 15 min walk. Park your car at Telnes Camping. A nice place to go fishing and do some barbecuing. Vebekkdalen at Garvikstrondi, near the road. Here you will have the opportunity to use the sauna.

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BALLONGFARARSTEINEN This is a nice walk to the place where the air balloon «La Ville d'Orléans» from Paris landed in 1870. You can find maps and more information at www.seljordportalen.no

View from Kviptefjell

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TREKKING REGION Walking lightly through the forest with mossy forest floor, walk far up the mountains with wide plains and gently sloping paths, walk safely on marked routes with local information in hand and on the post. The Trekking Region in upper Telemark offers short and easy walking routes, long and steep mountain peak, cultural and nature experiences on well-marked routes. Here's something for everyone. Search tours on visittelemark.no or ask for the mini guide and map of your local Tourist Office. Bon voyage!

Easy walk

Medium walk

Challenging walk

Expert walk

Welcome to the recommended trips for the ”Wanderers region” in 2011:

Fyresdal Moland Cultural Heritage Trail 3 km circuit / family walk / 1 hour Topic: Cultural heritage / village tour (GPS: N59010.983’ E0080 05.557’) PHOTO: TERJE RAKKE NORDIC LIFE AS

Sauland The Old Tuddal Road 4,5 km circuit / family walk / 1,5 hours Topic: History and nature. (GPS: N59037.748’ E0080 56.367’) PHOTO: HAMISH MOORE

Rjukan Solstigen – Krossobanen 4,3 km circuit / family walk / 1,5 hours Topic: Hardangervidda. (GPS: N59052.771' E0080 33.279') PHOTO: GURO LIEN

You are responsible for your own safety during your walk. Treat the countryside and grazing animals with respect. Do the right thing and take your rubbish home with you. Have a great walk!

Seljord Hanakamjuvet (gorge) 4 km circuit / family walk / 1,5 hours Category: Cultural history (GPS: N59030.466’ E0080 34.210’) PHOTO: HAMISH MOORE

Vinje The Vinje Biletgalleri art gallery 4 km circuit / family walk / 1,5 hours Category: Cultural landscape (GPS: N59038.059’ E70 48.063’) PHOTO: HAMISH MOORE

Nissedal Mount Hægefjell – Nissedal 11 km round trip / 4-6 hours Topic: mountain top (GPS: N59015.436’ E0080 24.467’) PHOTO: NISSEDAL KOMMUNE

Vrådal Mount Hægefjell – Vrådal 12 km round trip / 4-6 hour Topic: mountain top (GPS: N59017.195’ E0080 24.957’) PHOTO: SVEIN STRAUMSNES

Dalen / Lårdal Lårdalstigen ”More dramatic than Besseggen” Day trip / 14 km one way / 6-8 hours Topic: Along the Telemark Canal (GPS: N59027.025’ E0080 01.583’) PHOTO: JØRGEN KASIN

www.vandretelemark.no

www.visittelemark.no

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TOKKE/DALEN 12 Døli Nature photography and horsebackriding 13 Whetstonearea 14 Raven Gorge (Ravnejuv) 15 Western Telemark Museum and Eidsborg Stave Church 16 Rui-plassen 17 Dalen Hotel 18 Grimdalstunet Art Gallery

VINJE 1 Vinje Picture Gallery 2 Mjonøy Arts and Crafts Centre 3 Vinje Cottage (Vinjestoga) 4 Defence Force Museum 5 Urdbø Scree (Urdbøura) 6 The “Miller Boy” cottage (Myllarheimen) 7 Rauland Art Museum 8 Telemark country courtyard (Telemarkstunet) 9 Djuvland Mountain Farm (Djuvland Fjellgard) 10 Fjellvåken II 11 Øyfjell Village Museum

Attractions

Åmdals Verk Mines The Telemark Canal Dalen Harbour – exhibition Telemarkssylv Suspension Bridge Skafsåhei Mountain Church

FYRESDAL 25 Skomdal craft cottage 26 Folkestadbyen, heritage trail 27 Fyresdal Village Museum 28 Kvipt Gjestegard 29 Våmur – precipitous escarpments 30 The Warf Park (Bryggeparken) 31 Haflingerhof, farm store 32 Stall Cafe Fossum 33 Russvassdammen, old timber dam. Aketun Fisk 73 Skori, old mountain farm from 1686 74 Trollholene, large caves from the ice age

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KVITESEID 43 Straand Summerland, M/S Fram touristboat 44 Vrådal Sluice Museum 45 Louis Moe, folk-tale exhibition/Gallery Lalla 46 Silversmith cottage (Sølvsmedtunet) and Gnome Loft (Nisseloftet) 47 Øverbø, Sondre Norheim’s birthplace 48 Norwegian Skiing Adventures 49 Kviteseid Town, the Telemark Canal 50 Kviteseid Folk Museum with the Utsondhalli Gallery and Kviteseid old church

NISSEDAL 34 Pipo Playgrounds 35 Cycle track along disused railway track 36 Canoe/fishing/hiking paradise, Tjørull 37 Natural Potholes 38 Hægefjell, climbing 39 Old burial grounds 40 Tarzan vines 41 Sandy beaches 42 The Fjone Ferry

SELJORD 51 Seljord Church 52 Dyrskuplassen (festivals) 53 Seljordsvatnet (lake) 54 Art exhibition at the Artist Barn 55 Nordigard Bjørge farm stay/swimming 56 Flatdals Village/Mykle cottage/ Flatdal church 57 Nutheim guesthouse and gallery 58 Midt Svartdal Spinneri 59 Eva Bull Holtes Museum/ Åmotsdal craft cottage 60 Old plane wreck at Skorve

food experience

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BODIL NORDJORE from Vinje is a dynamic dairymaid who has put the traditional Telemark food on the map. ”In an historical perspective, the food and meals of Western Telemark are very simple. All raw ingredients were salted, dried and smoked, before electricity and freezers appeared. Some hotels, in Byrte, for example, were the exception. There they chopped blocks of ice and made cooling rooms of ice and sawdust in order to keep meat and fish cold. In practice that means that meat broth, has been and still is a staple meal. It was practical, fed many and tasted good. What we see today is that this food has changed status over the last decade, from being relatively simple farmer’s food to becoming a highly regarded and sought-after meal.”

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CRISPBREAD FROM MORGEDAL For many generations people have enjoyed the aroma from the warm kitchen together with the sound of the rolling pin passing forwards and back over the crispbread dough, and of course the taste is fantastic!

www.skreppa.no

THAT WAS PORRIDGE of the right kind, that was. The seeds stood with spikes just like bristle on a pig’s back and black it was as ash pudding.

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AASMUND OLAVSSON VINJE FROM FERDAMINNI FROM THE SUMMER OF 1860

The workers at “Skreppa” give you all this.

LOCAL FISH FROM WESTERN TELEMARK Aketun Fisk, located on the western side of Lake Fyresvatn makes a variety of delicious fish dishes. Their products can also be bought at a number of grocery stores in Western Telemark, along with other local products. If you prefer to try and smoke your own fish, please see Bodil Nordjore’s recipe below. www.aketunfisk.no

SMOKED TROUT There are two methods of smoking trout:

• Warm smoking – here the fish is both cooked a little and •

smoked at the same time. You can use a small “aburøyk”box. They are very popular and the temperature can be as high as 85 degrees. Cold smoking – here you must let someone who has the right equipment do the smoking for you, as it involves the use of a stove with a long chimney pipe to cool the smoke, before it is led into the smoking chamber. The temperature should not be over 22 degrees, and the stove must be “fired” several times to achieve the desired result and taste.

Here in the west of the county it is usual to burn wood from the “Brisk” bush to smoke the fish. In some places they use dry wood, whilst others prefer to use raw wood. In my opinion it is easiest to use raw wood. Before you smoke the fish it must be salted. In my opinion it is best to let the fish lie in a bowl with salt inside the head and body as well as on the outside. You may also like to use a little pepper. Let the fish stand in the salt for about a day, and remove the salt and any moisture before smoking. Try for yourself and good luck! – Bodil

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n FYRESDAL Juni Wharf Cafe, by Fyresvatn Stallkafeen Fossum, Hauggrend Fyresdal Gjestegard, book in advance Fyresdal bakeri og konditori, centre Fyresdal Coffebar Kvipt Gjestegard, Birtedalen Aketun Fisk, Summer cafè

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+47 91 60 76 10 +47 35 04 25 14 +47 90 93 27 73 +47 35 04 15 10 +47 94 98 53 55 +47 35 04 18 18 +47 35 04 21 37

n KVITESEID / MORGEDAL / VRÅDAL Quality Straand Hotel & Resort, Vrådal ph. +47 35 06 90 00 Outdoor restaurant at the Straand Sommerland,Vrådal ph. +47 35 06 90 00 Eidsto Stoga, Vrådal Morgedal Hotell, Morgedal ph. +47 35 06 89 00 The café at the Adventure Centre, ph. +47 35 06 90 80 Morgedal Waldenstrøms Bakeri (bakery), Kviteseid ph. +47 35 05 31 59 Cafe Sjøsiden, Kviteseid Kviteseid ph + 47 35 05 52 01

n SELJORD Tante blå ph. +47 35 19 87 11 Seljord Kunstlåve ph. +47 35 05 03 55 Nordigard Bjørge ph. +47 35 05 00 40 Nutheim Gjestgiveri ph. +47 35 05 21 43 Åmotsdal handverkstun ph. +47 35 05 24 67 Seljord Hotell ph. +47 35 06 50 00 Sjøormen Kro ph. +47 35 05 05 02 Gjesten kro og pub ph. +47 35 05 10 40 Storstogo servering ph. +47 35 06 57 70

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Morgedal ..........Norsk Skieventyr, (Norwegian skiing adventure), ph. +47 35 06 90 80. .............................www.morgedal.com Kviteseid ...........Kviteseid bryggje, (Kviteseid wharf ), ph. +47 95 45 15 46 Vrådal................Vrådal Tourist Information Centre, Vrådal village centre, .............................open Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 9am-2pm, ph. +47 48 15 91 37 Nissedal ............Nissedal Tourist Information Centre, summer opening hours .............................(14 June-15 August) Mon.-Sat., ph. +47 35 04 84 44, .............................E-mail: [email protected] www.nissedal.kommune.no Fyresdal ............Fyresdal Tourist Information Centre, Fyresdal, ph. +47 35 04 14 55, .............................summer opening hours (4 June-1 September), Mon.-Fri. 10am-4.30pm, .............................Sat. 10am-3pm, Sundays closed, e-mail: [email protected] Dalen/Tokke ....Dalen Tourist Information Centre, Tokke, ph. +47 35 07 56 56 .............................Summer opening hours (13 June-14 August), Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat.-Sun. .............................10am-5pm 9am-3pm the rest of the year. Email: [email protected], .............................www.visitdalen.com 26

n TOKKE / DALEN Spiseriet Fastfood Dalen, ph. +47 35 07 65 55 Dalen Bryggjekafé ph. +47 35 07 56 56 Dalen Kro ph. +47 41 34 58 32 Destinasjon Hallbjønn Tokke, ph. +47 35 07 15 60 Bandak Gatekjøkken Lårdal, ph. +47 48 17 95 97 Høydalsmo Vegkro ph. +47 35 07 62 77 Dalen Hotel, reservations ph. +47 35 07 90 00 Grimdalstunet Skafså, ph. +47 35 07 77 97 Besta Kafé Eidsborg, ph. +47 35 07 73 37 Skattekammeret Lårdal, ph. +47 41 20 24 37

Aketun Fisk

n HAUKELI / RAULAND / VINJE Haukeliseter Fjellstue (Haukeli)................................................................ph. Vågslidtun Hotell (Haukeli).........................................................................ph. Haukeli Cafeteria and Motel (Haukeli) ....................................................ph. Raulandsfjell Cafeteria (Rauland) .............................................................ph. Raulandsakademiet (Rauland)...................................................................ph. Raulandstoga (Rauland)...............................................................................ph. Sondov Kaffibar (Rauland)..........................................................................ph. Djuvland Fjellgard (Rauland) (only for groups with bookings)................ph. Austbø Hotel (Rauland)................................................................................ph. Fjøllhalli (Rauland)........................................................................................ph. Rauland Høgfjellshotell (Rauland)............................................................ph. Vierli Cafeteria (Rauland)............................................................................ph. Mjonøy Handicraft and Cultural Centre (Vinje) ...................................ph. Kakeringen Kafè og Konditori (Vinje).....................................................ph. Senterkafèen, Fristadsenteret ......................................................................ph. Vinje Kro og Veigrill (Vinje) .......................................................................ph. Mogen Turisthytte (Vinje) ...........................................................................ph.

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n NISSEDAL Treungen Gjestgiveri ..................................................................................ph. +47 35 04 54 22 Fjonesundet Ferrycafè (summer open) .....................................................ph. +47 35 04 71 32 Subb Inn ................................................................................ ph. +47 35 04 72 05/+47 90 20 55 74 Destinasjon Gautefall (hotel) ....................................................................ph. +47 35 99 50 00 Elgen................................................................................................................ph. +47 35 99 50 00 Svigerinnenes Draum.................................................................ph. +47 48 35 57 97/41 54 88 47

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Seljord ...............Møtestad Seljord AS, (Meeting Place Seljord Ltd), ph. +47 35 05 04 00, .............................Brøløsvegen 28, 3840 Seljord, [email protected], .............................www.seljordportalen.no. (1 January-19 June) Mon./Wed./Fri. 12-3pm, .............................Sat. and Sun. Closed. (20 June-11 September) Mon.- Fri. kl 9am-5pm, .............................Sat. 12-3pm Sun. Closed, (12 August-31 December) Mon.- Fri. kl 12-3pm .............................Sat. og Sun. Closed. Vinje, Rauland, Haukeli .............................Rauland Tourist Information Centre, Rauland village centre. .............................Tourist and booking office for Rauland, Vinje and Haukeli open all year, .............................ph. +47 35 06 26 30, [email protected] www.visitrauland.com .............................See www.visitrauland.com for opening hours. .............................Åmot Tourist Information Centre, ph. +47 35 06 23 00 [email protected] Summer open tourist information. .............................Service desk in the town hall open Mon.-Fri. 8am-3.30pm. .............................Haukeli Tourist Information Centre at Arbuvollen Fjellbutikk, .............................ph. +47 40 62 71 40 [email protected] .............................See www.visithaukeli.no for opening hours. 27

accomodation

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n KVITESEID / MORGEDAL / VRÅDAL Quality Straand Hotel & Resort.............ph. +47 35 06 90 00 www.straand.no Morgedal Hotell, www.morgedal.no ........ph. +47 35 06 89 00 Morgedal Camping....................................ph. +47 35 05 41 52 www.morgedalcamping.no Kilen Feriesenter (camping).....................ph. +47 35 05 65 87 www.kilen.as Vrådal Hyttegrend (camp. and cabins) ....ph. +47 35 05 61 83 www.hyttegrend.no Fiskebekk Hytteutleige (cabins) ..............ph. +47 35 05 61 11 www.fiskebekk.no Furuheim Pensjonat og Camping .........ph. +47 35 05 61 14 (Furuheim Inn and camping) .......................ph. +47 90 52 78 87 Flatland-Ormtveit Hytteutleige ............ph. +47 35 05 51 25 (cabins) Nedre Straand Hytteutleige og Camping (cabins and camping) .............ph. +47 35 05 61 85 www.nedrestrand.no Løyne Camping og Hytteutleige ...........ph. +47 35 05 62 44 (cabins and camping).....................................ph. +47 94 47 52 85 www.loeynecamping.no Heglandsodden Hytter og Camping .....ph. +47 35 05 51 13 (cabins and camping) Nisser Hyttesenter (cabins)......................ph. +47 35 05 61 23 Dale Hytteutleige (cabins).........................ph. +47 35 05 51 97 www.oey.no ....................................................ph. +47 90 14 32 85 Kvitsund gymnas (boarding-school) ........ph. +47 35 06 87 00 Rooms with or without shower Bed & Breakfast, Finkenhagen ..............ph. +47 35 05 31 39 ........................................................................ph. +47 91 66 52 88 The Lie farm .................ph. + 47 97 66 43 45 / +47 95 08 51 52 Tveitgrendtunet www.tvtun.no .................ph. + 47 93 25 80 73 Vrådal Booking www.vraadalbooking.no ..ph. +47 35 06 90 00

Tveit (cabin)

n VINJE / RAULAND Rauland Turist (Rauland Tourist Office) and Haukelifjell Booking provide an overview of all the accommodation available in Vinje Municipality. Call Rauland Turist on ph. +47 35 06 26 30 or Haukelifjell Booking, ph. +47 95 18 30 04 or visit www.visitrauland.com or www.haukelifjell.com You can also get information from the summer open tourist offices at the municipality building in Åmot or at Arbuvollen Fjellbutikk in Haukelifjell. Accommodation options are also listed on the map that you will find on all of the information boards as you enter Vinje municipality.

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GOOD-DAYS Wake in the morning and feel glad believing that life is good to have Get out of bed when the sun’s on the rise, Feel hungry and eat til you’re satisfied. – Those are good-days.

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Canvas Hotel, Nissedal

n NISSEDAL Destinasjon Gautefall (hotel, cabins, apt), www.gautefall.no ..................ph. +47 35 99 50 00 Furuly Feriested, Treungen.........................................................................ph. +47 93 06 76 07 Treungen Gjestgiveri .......................................................................................ph. +47 04 54 22 Saga Camping, www.sagacamp.no.................................ph. +47 35 04 57 50 / +47 41 02 78 88 Tveitsund Fisk og Ferie, www.treungen-feriehus.no ................................ph. +47 97 64 49 70 Haugsjåsund Family Camping, www.haugsjasund.no .ph. +47 35 04 58 06 / +47 90 77 77 47 Nisser Camping og Hyttegrend, www.nisser.no......................................ph. +47 35 04 78 67 Sandnesodden Camping, www.sandnesodden.no ......ph. +47 35 04 78 65 / +47 47 88 53 33 Søftestad Camping.......................................................................................ph. +47 41 92 76 20 Kyrkjeneset Camping, www.kyrkjeneset.no..................ph. +47 35 04 71 05 / +47 91 73 25 77 Vik Camping, www.vikcamping.no ..............................................................ph. +47 35 04 88 25 Gautefallhyttene, www.gautefallhyttene.no................................................ph. +47 97 96 35 20 Solheia Hytteselskap, www.solheia.no ..........................ph. +47 35 04 51 75 / +47 95 15 14 46 Tjørull Campinghytter .................................................ph. +47 35 04 59 89 / +47 41 68 54 89 Søstrene Wiks hytteutleige, Fjone ..ph. +47 35 04 72 70/+47 90 73 65 62 / +47 91 64 58 23 Canvas Hotel, www.canvashotel.no .............................................................ph. +47 95 45 99 99

n TOKKE / DALEN Dalen Hotel, www.dalenhotel.no .................................................................ph. +47 35 07 90 00 Buøy Camping, Dalen, www.dalencamping.com .........................................ph. +47 35 07 75 87 Skattkammeret Gjestestoge, Lårdal .............................ph. +47 35 07 65 00/+47 41 20 24 37 Bandak Camping, Lårdal, www.bandak-camping.no ......ph. +47 35 07 6688/+47 48 17 95 97 Landgård Hyttetun, Høydalsmo..................................................................ph. +47 41 69 77 87 Oftebu Hytte- og Romutleige, Høydalsmo, www.ofte.no .........................ph. +47 95 21 05 19 Lie Hytteutleige, Åmdals Verk,www.mamut.com/liehytter .......................ph. +47 90 54 14 06 Destinasjon Hallbjønn, Skafsåheia, www.hallbjonn.no ............................ph. +47 35 07 15 60 Dalen Bed & Breakfast, www.dalenbb.no..................................................ph. +47 35 07 70 80 Dalen Guesthouse, ...........................................................ph. +47 35 07 65 55/+47 99 56 65 13

n SELJORD Seljord Hotel, www.seljordhotel.no ............ph. Nutheim Gjestgiveri, www.nutheim.no .....ph. Lien Fjellgard, www.lien-fjellgard.no..........ph. Uppigard Natadal, www.natadal.no ..........ph. Kvåle – Din Gard, www.kvaale.net .............ph. Nordigard Bjørge, www.nord-bjorge.no ....ph. Flatin Gard, www.flatingard.no ...................ph. Seljord Motell...............................................ph. Seljord Ferieland ........................................ph. Telnessanden camping .............................ph. www.telnessanden.no Garvikstrondi camping ............................ph. www.garvikstrondi.no Seljord camping ..........................................ph. www.seljordcamping.no Sanden camping ..........................................ph. www.sandencamping.no

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OVERNIGHT STAYS After a long and eventful day it’s good to find rest. Our region offers you luxurious spa-hotels, charming bed and breakfasts, historic hotels, old farms and cosy cabins.

Sleep well.

n FYRESDAL Fossum Kurs og Feriesenter ................ph. +47 35 04 25 14 www.fossumferie.com Fyresdal Vertshus Bed & Breakfast ...ph. +47 35 04 26 66 www.fyresdalvertshus.no Fyresdal Gjestegard................................ph. +47 90 93 27 73 Øyne Camping..........................................ph. +47 35 04 16 11 www.oyne-camping.no Roan Camping..........................................ph. +47 35 04 24 65 www.roancamping.com Wæthing gard...........................................ph. +47 35 04 12 59 ......................................................................ph. +47 41 51 03 76 Hærstad Cabinrental .............................ph. +47 35 04 24 53 ......................................................................ph. +47 91 15 93 60 Tone and Tor’s Cabinrental..................ph. +47 35 04 15 08

Seljord Hotell N-3840 Seljord

Kvipt Gjestegard

Welcome [email protected] www.seljordhotel.no

Phone: +47 35 06 40 00

Seljord Hotell TELEMARK

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Dalen Hotel

n FYRESDAL Husstøyl .......................................................ph. +47 35 04 13 77 Tovslid ..........................................................ph. +47 35 04 18 21 ........................................................................ph. +47 97 76 02 01 Kvipt Gjestegard ........................................ph. +47 35 04 18 18 Rolleivstad ...................................................ph. +47 35 04 15 70 Gaaren Cabinrental...................................ph. +47 35 04 23 40 Rindebakken Skysstasjon og Utsikten .ph. +47 90 86 71 20 (cabins), www.rindebakken.net .....................ph. + 47 91 70 00 77 Fiskebustøylen (cabins). ............................ph. +47 35 04 16 17 ........................................................................ph. +47 97 67 79 91 Kilegrend Hytter (cabins)..........................ph. +47 95 97 82 51 www.kilegrend-hytter.no ...............................ph. +47 91 87 18 29 Tveit...............................................................ph. +47 95 03 61 70

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“Snow Covered Mountains” by Eva Bull Holte. Landscape from Åmotsdal.

The art museum was established in 1999 with a permanent collection of the artist Eva Bull Holte. Eva Bull Holte was inspired by The Vest-Telemark region in general and Åmotsdal in particular. Especially in her later paintings, EVA BULL HOLTES the landscape in Åmotsdal often appears. In 2003 the museum was extended with MUSEUM rooms for guest exhibitions. In 2005 Åmotsdal handverkstun, was established in a new building next to the museum. Here you can by traditional Norwegian arts and crafts products as well as traditional food products and dishes.

Inger Sitter is one of Norway’s most reckoned living artists. She was born in Trondheim in 1929 and at the young age of 16 she was accepted to The State Art Academy in Oslo. Sitter is known both for her paintings and lithographies as well as grand monumental decorations. She is represented in many Norwegian and foreign museums and art collections.

Guest exhibitor of the year:

Inger Sitter Opening Hours:

19th june - 7th august Open every day from

11:00 am – 06:00 pm Additional open weekends:

BVHVTUtBVHVTU Phone: +47 35 05 00 66 - Tickets: Adults: 50,- NOK

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folk culture

TRADITIONS

Sterke-Nils stoga at Dyrskuplassen in Seljord

n VINJE RAULANDSUTSTILLINGA ART EXHIBITION permanent premises at Sondov, in the centre of Rauland. Paintings and visual arts, crafts, video art and sculptures. Opening event 2 July at 6 pm. Opening hours: Every day 3 July to 28 August from 12 am to 5 pm. www.raulandkunstforening.no HAUKELIUTSTILLINGA CRAFT EXHIBITION at the community centre in Edland. Opening hours: Every day 26 June-7 August from 11am to 6pm. VINJEUTSTILLINGA ART EXHIBITION at Vinjar in Vinje. Sales exhibition. Opening event 26 June at 2 pm. Opening hours: Every day 27 June to 7 August from 11 am to 6 pm. www.vinjehandverkslag.no KOLBREK ART GALLERY, RAULAND has a private exhibition of paintings and water colours in the barn at his farm in Nesland. Visits by appointment, ph. +47 35 07 34 37.

Rauland

MJONØY HANDVERK- OG KULTURSENTER, VINJE Here you will find a traditional wood-fired stone oven bakery, a felting press, cabins for rent, cultural events, a farm shop and crafts exhibitions. Concerts every Sunday in July. Open 20 June-15 August from 9am to 6pm (farm shop and craft exhibition open 11am to 5pm) Ph +47 97 57 40 84 www.mjonoy.no RAULAND ART GALLERY AT RAULAND HØGFJELLSHOTELL Permanent all-year exhibition showcasing well known artists from the region. Gallery catalogue. Ph. +47 99 35 90 00 www.rauland.no TELEMARKSTUNET COUNTRY COURTYARD, RAULAND is located at Raulandsakademiet. The courtyard has a collection of 9 tradtional log buildings. Craft exhibition, café serving traditional food, open craft workshops and a traditional wood-fired stone oven bakery. Opening hours every day 2 July to 14 August from 11am to 5pm. Free of charge folk music concerts in Årestoga every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm.Ph +47 35 07 32 92 www.raulandsakademiet.no SKINNFELLEN WORKSHOP AND DÅM ART GALLERY, RAULAND Craft workshop in Raulandsgrend offering different types of sheep skin products, such as sheepskin bags for children, sheepskin rugs and sheep skin pillows. The workshop outlet is located in the Dåm Gallery, which also houses exhibitions from selected craftsmen and artists. Open by appointment, ph. +47 95 09 70 35 www.skinnfellen.no

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SLOWLY he realises that he’s listening as much with the bones in his body as his ears.

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STEIN VERSTO INNFALDA TID – MINNE (WHIMSICAL REMINISCENCES)

n VINJE SVALASTOG IN GRUNGEDAL Pottery work shop with farm shop. In the farm shop you can buy pottery, candles, handmade postcards, sheep skin and meat from the farm’s wild sheep. Accommodation in old and new cabins and houses. Ph. +47 95922856, for a booking. www.visitsvalastog.no GALLERI STRAUME IN ØYFJELL is a beautiful gallery situated in the heart of Western Telemark in Vinje municipality. Summer exhibition 2011: Opening event 2 July at 4 pm. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 am to 5 pm to August 7th Ph. +47 90 59 78 72 www.galleristraume.no

n SELJORD SNEIE CULTURAL CENTRE in Åmotsdal has an artmuseum and a local craft centre. www.evabullholte.no MIDT-SVARTDAL in Svartdal makes products using wool from the mohair goat. www.telespinn.no SUMMER EXIBITION AT THE ART BARN in Seljord shows a wide array of modern art in the summer. www.seljordkunstforening.no GALLERY NUTHEIM in Flatdal shows exhibitions of art from artists bound to Flatdal. www.nutheim.no GALLERY NES in Seljord shows paintings, photos, jewelry, sculptures etc. www.gallerines.net ”Klokkestøyparen” av Trygve Barstad, Nutheim Gjestgiveri

FIRINGAN CALLIGRAPHY in Seljord shows work made by the calligrapher Borghild Telnes. www.firingan.no

n KVITESEID UTSONDHALLI (GALLERY) AT KVITESEID FOLK MUSEUM A collection of sculptures by Gunnar Utsond (1864-1950). Ph. +47 35 06 90 90, www.vtm.no KVITESEID BRYGGJE (WHARF) GALLERY Art exhibition. Ph. +47 95 45 15 46. GALLERI SØLVSMEDTUNET (GALLERY) IN VRÅDAL Art exhibition. Paintings by Torstein Rittun and Jonny Andvik. Ph +47 35 04 72 33. www.solvsmedtunet.no GALLERI LALLA (ART GALLERY) IN VRÅDAL A collection of paintings by Louis Moe. Ph. +47 48 15 91 33. PORT ARTHUR IN KVITESEIDBYEN Water – connecting people. Art exhibition. Ph. +47 95 70 01 79 / 93 63 79 65. GALLERI SAMVIRKE (ART GALLERY) in Vrådal. Art Exhibition.

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CULTURE – FROM YESTERDAY TO THE PRESENT Young men boast their prowess in dance with wanton flips and somersaults. The Harding fiddle tells of past sorrows in tremulous undertones. Snowboarders stand on the edge of the precipice, ready for reckless off-piste over the rugged outcrop. Southern Norway meets high mountain, new meets old – in Western Telemark. Folk culture lives on from the past to the present, from Jørgen Tjønnstaul to Knut Buen, from Sondre Norheim to Terje Håkonsen, from the travelling storyteller to Tone Jorunn Tveito and Odd Nordstoga.

n TOKKE / DALEN GRIMDALSTUNET ART GALLERY On the road from Tokke to Setesdal is the home of the sculptress Anne Grimdalen (1899 – 1961). Known for her work decorating Oslo’s city hall, the Landstad monument in Seljord and many other sculptures. The farm is now a museum with buildings dating from the middle-ages and an exhibition of her works along with the illustrations of “Draumkvædet” by Karl Erik Harr. In addition we have exhibition with the works of famous artists. We also have sale of crafts. Open: 27 May – 21 August every day from 10am to 5pm. Ph. +47 35 07 77 97. www.grimdalstunet.no SILVERSMITHS The smithy’s craftwork has long traditions in Tokke. At Vinjerui in Dalen you can visit the silversmith’s workshop. www.vinjerui.no At Omdal farm near the Raven gorge you will find Telemarkssylv. Ingrid will welcome you when you visit her workshop. www.telemarkssylv.no DALEN QUAY EXHIBITION (DALEN BRYGGJEUTSTILLING) Large sales exhibition with fine art, pottery and other craft / art. Canal exhibition. Open: 21 May to 19 June – Fri. 5pm to 8pm, Sat/Sun: 12.30pm to 20pm. 22 June to 8 August - every day 12.30pm to 20pm. www.visitdalen.com STABIA CULTURE CENTRE AT DALEN Sale of international art in the studio of the late Lello Greco. Open 1 June to 1 September Tues. and Thur. 4.30pm to 9pm Ph. +47 35 07 71 13/ +47 908 02 269. THE TREASURE CHEST IN LÅRDAL Welcome to the Potter’s House. Here you can purchase both cups and art. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the garden. Open school holiday Sat. and Sun. 1pm – 7pm Ph. +47 41 20 24 37

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Grimdalstunet Kunstgalleri

Målekurs, Raulandsakademiet

n NISSEDAL RUNE ROSEMÅLAR in Treungen. Rose painter and landscape painter. Ph. +47 47 26 36 63 www.runerosemaler.com ÅSHILDS STRIKKESTOVE (knitting barn) at Fjone. Domestic crafts, gifts, jewellery, pottery. Ph. +47 35 04 71 32 / + 47 97 56 18 25. www.fjonesundet.com JOHN SKOGNES at Fjone. Pottery from a wood-fired kiln (oven). Ph. +47 35 04 78 20. TRE NISSER STEINVERKSTED (Stone Work-shop) in Treungen. Stonecraft shop. Ph. +47 41 59 05 01.

John Skognes

THE ARMOURERS WORKSHOP in Nissedal. Ph. +47 90 71 82 37 www.living-history.no NISSEDALSFELLEN Sheepskin products for sale. Ph. +47 92 42 77 42

n FYRESDAL SKOMDAL KULTURSMIE Pottery workshop, ceramics for sale. Gallery with alternating exhibitions. Located in Fyresdal town center. Ph.+47 92 21 01 61 KVIPT GJESTEGARD has a small storehouse from 1300 AD. This is the workshop of the housewife on the farm. She creates ceramics inspired by the nature surrounding the farm. Åsmund, her husband, does traditional rose-painting. All products are for sale in the farm shop. Ph. +47 35 04 18 18. DEN LILLE TRESMIA (WOODCARVING) Carved wood products, arts and crafts, wool creations. Shop located in Momraksgrend. Ph. +47 90 74 26 70 / 99 44 21 19 ØYSTAD HANDVERK Craft workshop. Local producers. Ph. +47 97 02 10 23

Skomdal Kultursmie

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”Slow travel” Leisurely travel into wonderland Tranquility, thoughts adrift, on deck with the wind in your hair. From the far mountains the fairytale hotel emerges. There your taste buds shall relish local delicacies, before you sink into a Chesterfield chair while listening to classical music and enjoying the historical ambience.

photo Terje Rakke, Jørgen Kasin, Arne Rosland

Dalen Hotel og M/S Henrik Ibsen Booking, telephone +47 35 07 90 00 www.dalenhotel.no www.visitdalen.com

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DYRSKUPLASSEN 12 nd year

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SPRING MARKET in Seljord May 20th – 21st 2011

Welcome to a lively spring market with a wide selection of second-hand and new products, including: Second-hand and antiques – vehicles and vehicle-parts – garden and gardening supplies – leisure – camping and cabinlife :MRXEKIGEVWI\LMFMXMSRˆ%GXMZMXMIWˆ'EQTKVSYRHˆ8VEHMXMSREPJSSHERHFIZIVEKI Opening hours: Friday 14.00-20.00, Saturday 09.00 – 17.00

Information and tickets www.dyrskun.no 145 nd year

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Welcome to the largest agricultural exhibition and showground in Norway From a long line of traditions, we can offer exhibitions and activities within a wide selection of:

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Foto: Leif Jamtveit

ˆ*EVQERMQEPWEKVMGYPXYVIERH locally produced food ˆ%VXWERHLERHMGVEJX ˆ'YPXYVIERHJIWXMZIEXQSWTLIVI ˆ8VEHMRKQEVOIXSJKSSHW Opening hours: Friday 14.00-20.00, Saturday 09.00 – 17.00

Information and tickets www.dyrskun.no

Locally produced food-outlet at Dyrsku’n showground in Seljord

Foto: Ole Kristian Tommesen

“A taste of Telemark” Offering a variety of unique locally produced food, made with love and care from dedicated producers. Opening hours: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 15.00

DYRSKU’N ARRANGEMENT AS Nordbygdivegen 60, N-3840 Seljord tel. +47 35 06 57 70 – fax +47 35 06 57 84 e-mail: [email protected] – www.dyrskun.no

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events

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

ONGOING PROGRAMME FYRESDAL: The Tramping group in Fyresdal invites you to tramping every Tuesday all year around. Meet outside ICA Nær grocery store in Fyresdal village centre at 5pm. See programme for all the tramps at www.birtedalen.no, www.fyredal.kommune.no, or postings. Contact person is Gunhild Momrak ph +47 95 79 15 11. VINJE: • Concerts at Mjonøy every Sunday at 3pm, from 27 June to 15 August www.mjonoy.no • Concerts at Telemarkstunet, every Saturday and Sunday, at 3pm, from 26 June to 15 August. www.raulandsakademiet.no • Pub Quiz at Groven Camping, Åmot; Wednesdays during July, at 9pm. • Different summer courses at Raulandsakademiet.: photo, data and different traditional handcrafts. See www.raulandsakademiet.no For other programming consult sjå www.visitrauland.com

n MAY 7 May SELJORD: Musical with students from Seljord folkehøgskule, Granvin kulturhus. www.granvinkulturhus.no 8 May 10.30 am TOKKE/DALEN: “In the footsteps of the Rui-girls” A walk from the tourist office at Dalen and up to Rui. Barn concert with Aasmund Nordstoga. 11 May 8pm VINJE: Concert with Alexander Røynstrand, Tor Hoselmo and Marie Tveiten, at Årestoga, Raulandsakademiet. 20 May 7 pm TOKKE/DALEN: Jazzcruise on board the old boat MS Henrik Ibsen. 20 May SELJORD: Opening of Art exhibition with Evelyn Melsom Nutheim gjestgiveri. www.nutheim.no 20-21 May SELJORD: Spring Market. This is a market that has a lot of different stuff for the visitors to by. Cars, spare parts for cars, camping gear, books, artefact etc., Dyrskuplassen. www.dyrskun.no

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21 May TOKKE/LÅRDAL: "In the Potter's workshop" opening of exhibition at Lårdal quay. 21 May TOKKE/DALEN: Reopening of photo exhibition at Bandaksli quay. 21 May KVITESEID: The passenger boat M/S Victoria arrives at the wharf of Kviteseid for the first time this season. 21 May 4.30 pm TOKKE/DALEN: Exhibition of art and crafts at Dalen quay opens. Theme this season is “The Telemark Canal”. The passenger boat “MS Victoria” arrives at the quay opening the summer season. Music entertainment. 22 May 6 pm TOKKE/LÅRDAL: Concert with a group performing Johnny Cash music at Lårdal quay. 27 May TOKKE/DALEN: Opening of the summer season at the Grimdalstunet art gallery. Guest artist are attending. 28 May 9am TOKKE/DALEN: Lårdalstigen “Tøffare enn Besseggen” Season opening of this spectacular walk from Dalen to Lårdal starting from Eidsborg. Bus from the harbor in Dalen at 08.30. Return from Lårdal by boat ore bus.

Kviteseid Folk Museum

28 May 5pm TOKKE/DALEN: “Shanty by lake Bandak” Consert at the harbor in Lårdal, on board MS Victoria and at the harbor in Dalen.

3 June VINJE: Concert with the Swedish/Norwegian group SVER, at Bjønnehiet Pizzapub in Rauland.

28 May 9am TOKKE/DALEN/KVITESEID: ”Telemarkskanalrittet”. Cycle tour along the Telelmark canal starts at Dalen (100 km) and from Kviteseid (55 km). www.telemarkskanaltittet.no

3 June NISSEDAL: The opening day of the summer shop Fru Tveit in Treungen.

28 May KVITESEID: Brass band gathering by the Telemark canal. 29 May 6pm VINJE: Evening mass with Svein Ellingsen and Sondre Bratland, at Raulands Church. 29 May 11am VINJE: Town market in Rauland. Flea market, auctions and food.

n JUNE 2-5 June FYRESDAL: Mountaintop tramping weekend and annual market in Fyresdal. For accommodation and food this weekend, please contact Fyresdal Gjestegard in Fyresdal village centre. www.fyresdal.gjestegard.net 2-5 June FYRESDAL: Jets of Norway. 4 days of air traffic, 50 model jets. Be impressed by one of the world's best pilots, Thomas Gleissner. Acrobatic show.

4 June 10am FYRESDAL: “Bygdedagen “ annual market day at Fyresdal Outdoor Museum. Arts and crafts, exhibition, veteran cars, entertainment, and flea market. Dance to live music in the evening. 4 June NISSEDAL: Up the Skuggenatten! Uphill run in Treungen, with a 448 metre climb, 6 km. Categories for experienced and casual joggers. Organised by Treungen Sports Club. 4 June 10am TOKKE/DALEN: Great-grandmother’s street breakfast – a traditional event in Dalen where traditional food is served in the main street. More than 100 old motorcycles (Tempo) exhibited in the main street. 5 June 11am TOKKE/DALEN: Open air church service at Rui. 5 June 10am FYRESDAL: Tramp to Roan 1191 meters above sea level. Meeting place ICA Nær grocery store.

2 June 10am FYRESDAL: Tramp to Napen, 889 metres above sea level. Meeting place ICA Nær grocery store

5 June NISSEDAL: A hike to the top of Kronfjell. Organised by Havrefjell and Treungen Sports Club. www.turistforeningen.no/havrefjell

3-5 June VINJE: End of term days at HiT: concerts, exhibitions and fashion.

9-13 June SELJORD: Icelandic Horse Show at Dyrskuplasssen. www.islandshesten.no

3 June 10am FYRESDAL: Tramp to Bindalsfjell.929 metres above sea level. Meeting place ICA Nær grocery store.

9-12 June VINJE: Haukeliseterfestivalen. Folk music festival at Haukeliseter. Fjellstue, with concerts and cultural workshops. www.haukeliseterfestivalen.no 39

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10 June KVITESEID/MORGEDAL: The celebration of Sondre Norheim’s birthday at Norsk Skieventyr (Norwegian Advenure Centre) www.vtm.no, www.morgedal.com 10-11 June FYRESDAL: Paddle tour at the Straumsfjord. For information, contact Hege Stiansen, ph. +47 92 43 97 19. 11 June 3pm KVITESEID: The Kviteseid Folk Museum opens for the season. The celebration of the 250th anniversary of the priest Jens Zetlitz’s birthday. www.vtm.no 11 June 3pm TOKKE/DALEN: “Rallardagen” at Åmdals Verk – a historical play about the “old days” in this small mining village. www.vest-telemark.museum.no 12 June 10am TOKKE/DALEN: The Bjønnemyr Walking Tour from Dalen. 17 June KVITESEID: The opening of the art exhibition Water – connecting people. 17 June 8pm KVITESEID: Music festival by the Telemark Canal. Concert in Kviteseidbyen. www.viservedkanalen.no 17-18 June KVITESEID: The Victoria Festival in Kviteseidbyen. Various activities and arrangements. www.kviteseidbyen.no 17-18 June TOKKE/DALEN: “Dalsmarken” The annual market at Dalen. www.dalsmarken.no 18 June 9pm TOKKE/DALEN: Concert and dance at the sports hall in Dalen with Anne Nørdsti.

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18 June 6pm TOKKE/DALEN: “Viser ved kanalen” Music festival by the Telemark Canal. Concert in the power plant at Dalen with deLillos. 19 June 4pm TOKKE/DALEN: “Viser ved kanalen” Music festival by the Telemark Canal. Evening concert at the harbour in Lårdal with Jan IngvarToft. 19 June SELJORD: opening of Eva Bull Holtes museum in Åmotsdal. 19 June 11am TOKKE/DALEN: Gathering at the Skafsåheii Mountain Church. 19 June GAUTEFALL: A hike in the mountains: Gautefall – Uvdalen. www.turistforeningen.no/havrefjell 23 June TOKKE/DALEN: Middle age midsummer feast at the Vest-Telemark Museum Eidsborg. Consert in Eidsborg Stave Church. 23 June FYRESDAL: Midsummer night celebrations in Fyresdal. Please contact the Tourist Information Centre. 23 June-1 July TOKKE/DALEN: Pilgrims wandering along the old footpaths from Vest-Telemark (Dalen 25 June) to Røldal. 23 June 6pm VINJE: Midsummer feast at The U, at Sandnes, by Vinjevatn. 23 June 6pm VINJE: Midsummer feast at Groven Camping, with, MÅNESKIN, among others. 24 June VINJE: "solvending" at Vinje Billetgalleri.

Dyrsku’n in Seljord

24 June VINJE: Opening programme at Skinnarlandsamlinga, Special exhibition by Terje Grøstad og Kjellaug Haug Holter. 24 June SELJORD: Night open stores in Seljord. www.seljordportalen.no 25 June SELJORD: Opening of Art exhibition at Nes Galleri. www.gallerines.net 25 June 11am TOKKE/DALEN: Pilgrim Church service at Eidsborg Stave Church.

25 June NISSEDAL: Bible Camp. Nisser Cabins and Camping, Fjone. www.nisser.no 26 June 2pm VINJE: Opening programme for Vinje Exhibition "SPOR". 26 June VINJE: Opening Haukeli Exhibition. 26 June 4pm VINJE: Pilgrims Concert at Vinje Church. 26 June 1pm VINJE: Øyfjell day 27 June-1 July VINJE: Summer camp at Mjonøy. Register before 1 June. See www.visitrauland.com 29 June SELJORD: Opening of the Summer Exhibition at Seljord Art Barn. www.seljordkunstforening.no 29 June-3 July SELJORD: The Annual National Contest in Norwegian Folk- Dance and Music “Lands-kappleiken”. http://lk2011.no/

Welcome to the Annual National Contest in Norwegian Folk-Dance and Music Seljord Spelemannslag has the honour of welcoming you to the Annual National Contest in Norwegian Folk-Dance and Music in Seljord 29th June – 3rd July 2011. In Seljord, in the heart of Telemark, the traditional Norwegian folk- dance and music is more popular than ever. Children choose Hardanger fiddle classes over guitar- and piano lessons and in the 17th of May parade the recruit fiddle players, Juniorspelemannslaget, lead the way. Finally Seljord has the opportunity of gathering the finest folk- dance and music performers in Norway. We are looking forward to hosting this years contest!

30 June-3 July FYRESDAL: Microplane gathering. Norwegian Air Sports Federation at Fyresdal Airport.

n JULY 1 July VRÅDAL – NISSEDAL: The veteran boat M/S Fram is sailing from Vrådal to Treungen. Treungen Cruise 18.30 – 21pm. www.straand.no 2 July 10am VINJE: "CULTURE" Øyfjell. Meeting place: Gjevarvatn Crossing. 4 July 9pm DALEN: Beach Party at the harbor in Dalen Kro.

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4-8 July VINJE: Summer camp/ Robinson's week at Vinjevatn. Register befor 1st of June. See www.visitrauland.com 6-10 July SELJORD: The Dance Festival at Dyrskuplassen. www.seljordfestivalen.no 9 July 11am KVITESEID/VRÅDAL: Guided trip with the veteran ship M/S Fram from Vrådal to Vråliosen. www.straand.no 10 July 10am VINJE: Theme day. Climbing saga at Fundlidken. Meeting place: road exit to Funnligardane. (The Funnli farms) 10 July 3pm VINJE: Spanish-Norwegian at Mjonøy: readings. 10 July 6pm TOKKE/DALEN: A walk at the churchyard in Lårdal. Church service at 19.00. Traditional food being served afterwards. 11-17 July SELJORD: Maran Ata – religious national convention at Dyrskuplassen. www.maran-ata.no 15 July VRÅDAL – NISSEDAL: The veteran boat M/S Fram is sailing from Vrådal to Treungen. Treungen Cruise 6.30-9pm. www.straand.no 16 July 10am VINJE: Theme walk: ”Blåmann, blåmann bukken min” A. O.Vinje – at Vinjestoga. 16 July SELJORD: The Sea Serpent Race – vintage car race. www.vtmk.no 23 July VINJE: Theme walk. Bird life at Møsvasstangen. In collaboration with SNO and Norsk

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Villreinsenter. Meeting place: Norsk Villreinsenter at Skinnarabu. Register before Friday 22 July. Phone: +47 35 06 23 00. 23 July 11am KVITESEID/VRÅDAL: Guided trip with the veteran ship M/S Fram from Vrådal to Vråliosen. www.straand.no 27-31 July SELJORD: The Country Music Festival at Dyrskuplassen. www.countryfestivalen.no 29 July VINJE: St. Olav's day programme at Rauland's Church. 29 July VRÅDAL – NISSEDAL: The veteran boat M/S Fram is sailing from Vrådal to Treungen. Treungen Cruise 6.30-9pm. www.straand.no 29 July NISSEDAL: Celebrate St. Olav’s Day (Olsok) at Nisser Cabins and Camping, Fjone. www.nisser.no 29-31 July FYRESDAL: St Olav’s Day Celebrations (Olsokdagane) in Fyresdal. 29 July 7pm FYRESDAL: Opening of the St. Olavs Celebrations at Fyresdal Gjestegard. Concert. 29 July 10pm FYRESDAL: St Olav`s Day Play “Skeid” (outdoor theatre performance) in Øyskogen. 30 July 10am FYRESDAL: Free breakfast in Øyskogen, activities for children, Historical Walk with children’s theatre. 30 July 10am VINJE: Theme walk: tour aim to Havradalen. Meeting place: Prestegård turisthytte.

Olsokspelet in Fyresdal

30 July 4pm FYRESDAL: Family bicycle race in the town center

6 August 6pm FYRESDAL: Family event at the old schoolhouse in Birtedalen. Lottery.

30 July 8pm FYRESDAL: Dance with live music in Folkestadbyen, town center.

6 August FYRESDAL: Bishop’s Trail March(Bispevegmarsjen).Tramping along the old Bishop’s trail. Day trip for the experienced hiker, about 25 km. For registration, please contact the Tourist Information Centre.

30 July 10pm FYRESDAL: St Olav’s Day Play “Skeid” (outdoor theatre performance) in Øyskogen. 31 July TOKKE/DALEN: “Grimdalsstemnet” A program of music, culture and food at Grimdalstunet art gallery. 31 July 11am FYRESDAL: St Olav’s Day mass at Heggland Old churchyard.Church Coffee after mass. 31 July 1pm FYRESDAL: Excursion to Russdammen and Nøra. Gathering at Jonny and Ingebjørg Aketun (Aketun Fisk) afterwards. Food and drink for sale.

n AUGUST Date not set FYRESDAL: Fyresdal Boogie Grenland Parachute Club,Fyresdal Airport. Contact the Touristinformation. Date not set FYRESDAL: Fishing competition in Fardal. Please contact the Tourist Information Centre. 4-6 August NISSEDAL: Treungen Festival. Kurt Nilsen, Madcon, Hellbillis, Kim Larsen and several other band. www.treungen.no 5-7 August SELJORD: Nordic contest in workhorses. http://arbeidshesten.com 5-7 August VINJE: Festival: Bøgrend Autofest.

6 August 10am VINJE: Theme walk: Goat and mountain farming. Smørkleppdalen – Rokadalen – Samastad. Meeting place: Smørklepp school. 6 August 10am NISSEDAL: Nissedal Fair (Nissedalsmarken) in Treungen. 6 August VRÅDAL/NISSEDAL: The veteran boat M/S Fram, this year’s festival boat, sails from Vrådal to Treungen. www.straand.no 6 August NISSEDAL: Have fun at Pipo Playgrounds in Treungen! Low price at Nissedal Fair (Nissedalsmarken). www.pipo.no 7 August VINJE: Blix. Concert and talk at Vinje Churh. 7 August 9am TOKKE/DALEN: Organized walk to Ormeggine (1379 moh). 12 August TOKKE/DALEN: Theater "Johansen skifter genser" at Dalen quay. 12-14 August FYRESDAL: Fiskebudagane( Walking festival) at Fiskebustøylen, Fyresdal Organized tramps, fishing, local food and cultural events. 13 August 9am VINJE: Mountain tour to Sandfloeggi. Meeting place: Middalsbu turisthytte, in Valldalen, Røldal. Register before 10 August. 43

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Phone; +47 35 06 23 00. 13 August VINJE: TelemarkHero, HelteRittet – in the saboteur route – start and finish in Rjukan. See www.telemarkhelten.no 14 August 11am KVITESEID: Kviteseiddagen 2011, the Kviteseid Day at the Kviteseid Folk Museum. Mass in the old church of Kviteseid. 1 pm Cultural programme. www.vtm.no 20 August VINJE: Vinjedagen, the Vinje Day, Åmot. Foot ball tournament and market's day. 20 August 9am KVITESEID/MORGEDAL: Multisport Morgedal is an adventure race in the historic and beautiful territory of one Sondre Norheim – the father of Modern Skiing. With 3 race formats to choose from you can paddle, mountain bike and run through over 45 km of rough Telemark Terrain, attempt the Morgedal sprint which is the perfect introduction to adventure racing – or enter your kids in a fun short course around the village. Full programme details and registration at http://www.morgedal.com/en/events/ multisport-morgedal 21 August 12am TOKKE/DALEN: Organized walk from Eidsborg Stave Church to the whetstone quarry. Concert. 21 August 11am TOKKE/DALEN: Open air church service at Krossdalen. 26-28 August FYRESDAL: Trollrally. National motorcycle event at Stykkjevika beach. 27 – 28 August NISSEDAL: A two days Mountain Hike: Kyrkjebygdheia - Gautefall – Uvdalen. The first day: Kyrkjebygdheia – Gautefall Hotell. The second day: Gautefall Hotell – Uvdalen. www.turistforeningen.no/havrefjell 44

27 August 5pm VINJE: Theme walk, from Atelier Søren, in Negardstunet, to Vinje Biletgalleri. Meeting place: Smørklepp school. 27 August 6pm VINJE: Concert at Vinje Biletgalleri. 28 August SELJORD: Tales and stories at Hognedalen, Skarsvegen. www.seljordportalen.no

n SEPTEMBER Date not set FYRESDAL: Sheep gathering in Fardal. Please contact the Tourist Information Centre. 4 September 11am VINJE: "Raulandsdilten" Family race at Falkeriset, Starts between 11:00 and 13:00. Diploma to all participants. 4 September VINJE: TelemarkHero, HelteLøpet, number two in the Triple, from Skinnarbu to Rauland. See www.telemarkhelten.no 4 September 12am VINJE: Open air mass at Falkenibba. 9-11 September SELJORD: The Country Show Dyrsku’n at Dyrskuplassen. www.dyrskun.no 16-18 September VINJE: Litteraturdagane in Vinje. 17 September 7pm TOKKE/DALEN: Concert in Skafsåheii Mountain Church.

n OCTOBER 1 October SELJORD: October party, Dyrskuplassen, www.dyrskun.no

n NOVEMBER 26-27 November SELJORD: The Christmas Fair at Dyrskuplassen, Seljord

All events are subject to change. For more info, please contact the local tourist information centre.

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