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Snipetorp, Skien's oldest residential quarter and residence of Henrik Ibsen's parents, survived the city fires in 1854 and 1886.
Skien
The history of Sondre Norheim begins in Morgedal, Telemark.
Morgedal
Fjoneferja i Nissedal, MF Nissen, transport passengers and cars, from Fjone to Framnes, across the 500 meter wide Fjonesundet, .
Nissedal
During the WWII Vemork in Rjukan was in focus for their production of heavy water. The heavy water war stopped the Germans in developing the atom bomb.
Rjukan
Discover Vest-Telemark Museum! See Eidsborg Stave Church, Stålekleivloftet from 1184 and Telemark’s richest cultural heritage. Plan your visit!
Høydalsmo
The sculpture Rat Virgin is located near by Skien centre, at Bakkestranda.
Skien
The valley of Smørklepp in Vinje made a lasting impression on the famous Norwegian artist Henrik Sørensen.
Vinjesvingen
Vieving stones.
Eight different sculptured "vieving stones" have been placed in to the landscape, on locations related to tales of local female figures. Gonil Dale, Guro Lommodden, Kivlemøyane, Guro heddeli, Tårån i troppin, Glima i Rupedalar,…
Seljord
Discover Eidsborg Stave Church! An 800-year-old cultural treasure, now dated to pre-1150! See the 360-tour and plan your visit to Vest-Telemark Museum.
Høydalsmo
Glasergruva Mine (1543): Norway's oldest datable iron mine in Skien. Discover the history behind Fossum Ironworks & this protected monument.
Skien
The sun mirrors bring sun down to Rjukan Square during winter months, when it is normally shady.
Rjukan
Fyresdal Open Air Museum is situated in Oyskogen (The Island Forest), which is an attractive park area in the centre of Fyresdal.
Fyresdal
For about 1000 years Tokke has had an export industry of whetstones. For Norwegian Vikings whetstone from Eidsborg was an effective weapon for throwing as the historic sagas tell us.
Høydalsmo
Kragerø is referred to as "The gem among coastal cities" of Edvard Munch, Norway's most famous artist of all time.
Kragerø
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
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