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The beautiful, ungovernable Rjukan waterfall had the power, and the engineer, Sam Eyde, and the physicist, Kristian Birkeland, had the know-how.
Rjukan
The Rjukan Railway was built by Norsk Hydro, and opened in 1909. It's a unique railway which enabled Sam Eyde to build a power station and factories.
Miland
The medieval church Romnes is beautifully located by lake Norsjø and the Telemark Canal.
Ulefoss
The rocks in Steinvika were created in the earth's antiquity, for approx. 461-451 million years ago, in the latter part of the period called the Ordovician.
Langesund
At the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum at Vemork you can see the unique exhibition about WWII as well as the industrialization of Rjukan.
Rjukan
Brevik Town Museum in the historic 1761 City Hall. Explore exhibits on naval hero Cort Adeler, WWII history, and Brevik's preserved wooden town charm.
Brevik
Veten is Øyas magnificent viewpoint. From here you have the opportunity to experience impressive prospect of the downtown core and parts of our unique archipelago.
Kragerø
North of Løveid locks in Skien, along the Telemark Canal, lies Mikaelshulen - a mountain cave set in the rockface approx. 30 meters above the water surface.
Skien
Krikken Coastal Fort, a German construction from World War 2 is well worth visiting. The fort is located at Skåtøy island outside of Kragerø, and is an excellent hiking area wth beautiful surroundings and a very intersting history.
Skåtøy
MS Victoria, also known as the Canal Queen sails on lock cruises between Skien and Dalen from May to September.
Skien
This idyllic forest lake at Jomfruland is where Theodor Kittelsen got inspiration for his painting "Nøkken" (water troll). The lake has been restored, and the trails are now accessible for wheelchair users.
Jomfruland