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.
BØ CINEMA
Bø Cinema shows a wide range of films at the cinema.
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.
HOLLA CHURCH
Holla Old Church carries a fascinating history. The stone church was built around the year 1100, and it is said that in ancient times, people gathered here to worship the Norse gods.
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.
SCULPTURE FOREST SOFIA
Discover the Sculpture Forest Sofia, located in the woodland between Vrangfoss and Eidsfoss locks. Here, you can admire unique sculptures created by the artist Ferdinand Wyller.
PATMOS SCULPTURE PARK
Patmos Sculpture Park is Norway’s first sculpture park dedicated to contemporary art – a living gallery under the open sky!
NERØ FRUIT & SIDER
Nedre Røste Farm is beautifully situated on a sunny slope overlooking Lake Heddalsvannet. Here, you can buy delicious products made from the fruit grown on the farm.
