Explore Our Vibrant Culture
Discover the Telemark Canal and its historic sites, peruse galleries and quaint farm shops. Øvre Verket and Ulefos Hovedgaard await you in the heart of Ulefoss, nestled by the canal. Additionally, delve into art, culture, and history at Midt-Telemark Museum.
For insights into local cuisine and traditions, further details can be found here.
THE FRUIT VILLAGE
Nestled along the picturesque Telemark Canal, lies The Fruit Village, renowned as Norway's largest fruit-producing region.
LERKEKÅSA VINEYARD
Here, grapes thrive under the open sky, and you're warmly invited to indulge in a romantic overnight retreat nestled within spacious oak barrels.
LINDHEIM ØLKOMPANI
Lindheim Ølkompani, a haven for beer enthusiasts, is based in Gvarv, serving as a gateway to a vast universe of flavors and tastes.
MIDT-TELEMARK MUSEUM
In Midt-Telemark, there are four distinct museums offering opportunities to immerse yourself in culture, history, and art.
ULEFOS HOVEDGAARD
Ulefos Hovedgaard is regarded as the foremost architectural masterpiece of the Empire period in Norway.
SIDERIET
Experience locally crafted cider at Børte. The cidery boasts its own farm shop, where you are warmly welcomed to explore and enjoy.
AKERHAUGEN FARM
Akerhaugen Farm - Café & Bakery integrates all the elements of a café, coffee roastery, bakery, and farm shop, offering Norwegian fruits, berries, and vegetables.
NORDRE NES
At Nordre Nes, they produce apple juice and apple cider, alongside maintaining a charming flower field featuring dahlias and other cut flowers.
NYHUUS GARD
At Nyhuus farm shop, you'll discover an array of offerings including various types of apple juice, fresh apples and plums in season, honey, juices, jams, jellies, cocoa, olive oil, and an assortment of gift items and more.
OPHEIM FARM
In the picturesque landscape of Flåbygd, Opheim Farm awaits, gracefully positioned along the tranquil waters of the Telemark Canal.
SUMMER EXHIBITIONS
We've gathered a summary of this year's summer art, history, and cultural exhibitions in the region.
THE TELEMARK CANAL
Explore the Telemark Canal, spanning from Skien to Dalen, and immerse yourself in the distinctive locks and charming canal boats.
HYLLEST
Indulge in organic elderflower juice sourced from the blossoms of Rinde Gård, nestled between Bø and Gvarv.
LIEN FARM
Lien Farm offers a delightful array of products including cider, apple juice, lemonade, jam, and honey, all available for purchase at their farm shop. Plus, unwind with a sauna experience right by the water's edge.
ØVRE VERKET
Discover the historic workers' houses of Ulefoss Jernverk, offering a gallery, guided tours, restaurant, and various activities for visitors to enjoy.
