Telemark County Council is situated in the centre of Southern Norway, reaching from the Skagerrak coastline to the Hardangervidda mountain plains where reindeers roam. As much as 65 percent of the county is mountains, hills and inland water, with its highest point being Gaustadtoppen, 1883 meters above sea level. Well over 160.000 inhabitants populate the 15.000 square kilometers of varied landscape.

Telemarkreiser (Telemark Tourist Information Office), can supply more information about Telemark as a tourist destination. The website also has information in English.

The Telemark Canal cuts a 100 km. long waterway into the heart of the county to Dalen, and the locks lift passengers on the sightseeing boats up to 100 meters above sea level. The canal is a first choice for most foreign travellers coming to Telemark, but ancient stave churches, museums, the beautiful countryside and many other attractions make Telemark worth a visit.

Telemarkskanalen (The Telemark Canal administration) can tell you more about the Canal and its attractions.

For more detailed information about Telemark as a tourist destination, or to make bookings, please contact:
info@telemarkreiser.no

Postal address:
Telemarkreiser
P.O. box 2813 Kjørbekk
NO 3702 Skien - Norway

Sondre Norheim (1825-1897) was a skiing pioneer from Morgedal inTelemark. He made Norwegian words like ski and slalom known worldwide. Living the last part of his life in North Dakota, USA, he became a legend as a skiing postman in the rugged mountains of the West. You find a picture gallery and more details about Sondre´s life and his achievements on: www.sondrenorheim.com

The County Council and Administration

The administration centre of Telemark is Skien, where the County Council also is situated. Secondary education and regional planning and development are our main services. This includes culture, area and road planning, public transport, commerce and international cooperation and projects.

If you wish to know more about Telemark County Council, please contact our Information Officer: jan.vinje@telemark-f.kommune.no

Postal address:
Telemark fylkeskommune,
Fylkeshuset
N-3706 Skien

International projects involving Telemark County Council:

The Telemark County Council participates in several international projects. Please visit the international section of our website, which you can reach directly by this address: www.telemark-fk.no/international

For more information, feel free to contact Dawn Syvertsen by e-mail at this address: dawn.syvertsen@telemark-f.kommune.no