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Bø Sommarland

"Bø Sommarland" is Scandinavia's largest water park. Located in Bø Telemark, the park first opened its doors in 1985. Bø Sommarland is also Norway's only outdoor water activity park, which is also why it is open all summer. Find your next summer holiday on risskov.com and enjoy a trip to a water park where the whole family can have fun.

Seljord Festival

The Seljord Festival is held every year in July and features good old balcony concerts with, among others, the famous Ole Ivars band and Vikingarna. There are deep traditions of folk music in Telemark, and during the summer days it draws around 10,000 of visitors to the main stage.

The rest of the year there are smaller events with music from dance bands. Ask at your hotel and they will be able to tell you where there is music and dancing in the neighbourhood.

Morgedal - a winter adventure

Morgedal is often referred to as the cradle of skiing and the ski museum presents Norwegian ski and polar history from around 2000 BC to today's snowboarders.

Highlights include Morgedal in the 1850s, the story of Sondre Norheim, the race to the South Pole and Olympic fire.

The museum café is open all year round, except in January. The café serves homemade food based on good quality ingredients.

Skiing

This beautiful town in Telemark is also Henrik Ibsen's childhood home. Skien also has one of Norway's oldest marketplaces and was an important hub for trade in Norway from early times.

An important stop on your visit to Skien is the Henrik Ibsen Museum, which attracts visitors from all over the world. It was here that the Norwegian celebrity lived from the age of 7 until his fifteenth birthday. He is considered one of the most important writers and playwrights of the second half of the 19th century. The museum tells the story of his upbringing and gives a unique insight into the artist's childhood.

If you have the opportunity to visit Skien in August, the Mersmak food festival is an excellent opportunity to expose your taste buds to both local and international gastronomic temptations.

Brekkeparken is a beautiful park area located high above Skien, take a nice walk in the park or visit the local park museum.

Christmas market in Skien

Skien's Christmas Market is a festive celebration that brings the holiday spirit to life. Located in the heart of the town, the market features charming stalls offering handmade gifts, local crafts, and delicious seasonal treats. Visitors can enjoy warm drinks like gløgg and hot chocolate as they stroll through the beautifully decorated streets.

Telemarkskanalen

Take a trip on the Telemark Canal with the beautiful canal boats Victoria and Henrik Ibsen. In Telemark, nature is very varied and the canal tour winds through the many beautiful landscapes that lie adjacent to the canal. There are mountains, forests filled with berries and an incredibly lush landscape on both sides of the shore.

It's also possible to cycle the route along the Telemark Canal, and there are clearly marked routes so it's always easy to find the right way.

Horse riding tours in Kviteseid

Should you want to go horseback riding in the forest, this can be arranged at Straand Hestesenter, which is open every day from 10:00 - 17:00. Horses are fed from 13:00-15:00.

Boat trip with M/S Fram

There's always a great travel offer at Risskov, so why not plan a car holiday in Norway and experience the beautiful and magnificent scenery of Telemark on a cheap self-drive holiday to Norway. Set aside a day for a trip on the vintage boat 'M/S Fram' from Vrådal. The boat sails into the islands of Nisser and Vråvatn and there are also lock tours included. The veteran boat M/S Fram sails from May to October, so don't miss out on this wonderful trip when you go to Vrådal.

Sledge rides in Vrådal

A sleigh ride in the forest in Vrådal is truly an adventurous experience. Sit back and enjoy the white landscape gliding by. Tours can be booked directly with Vrådal Panorama Skisenter. Tours can also be booked at Quality Straand Hotel.

Vrådal

Vrådal is a small village in Telemark county and there are no more than perhaps a little over 500 inhabitants in this small idyllic area. Despite this, for hundreds of years many visitors have come here, primarily to experience the countryside, with beautiful walks, beaches and good sailing. But there's also berry picking, skiing, cycling and, not least, the forest and mountains are the big draws where outdoor enthusiasts can indulge in plenty of superb outdoor activities. There are several marked trails, and with a little help from the GPS, it's easy to find even more attractive spots, ready to be explored.

Vrådal Golf

On the small island, located in the island of Nisser, there is a 9-hole golf course, right between the forest and the mountains. Weather permitting, golf can be played from May to October.

There is also a café at Vrådal Golf, where lunch can be ordered. Should you need golf balls or other golf equipment, this can also be arranged.

Norsk Vassdragsmuseum

På aktivitetsområdet har Vassdrag Museum bygget modeller af gamle vandkraftværker med blandt andet en mølle, en stempelmølle, en stangfelt og en vandpumpe.

Det spændende Vassdragsmuseum er placeret inde i Labro kraftværk. Den første museumsbygning stod færdig i 1910. Museet har blandt andet udstillinger om fremstillingen af elektricitet.

Kongsberg Ski Centre

Go on a ski holiday to Kongsberg Skicenter with the whole family and find the trip at Risskov. Drive yourself to Norway and enjoy a winter holiday in the company of hills that ensure the maximum experience and a lot of fun and challenge on the slopes. The chairlift takes visitors 1,600 metres up from where there are 12 kilometres of slopes, two ropeways of 1,600 metres that hoist skiers to the top of the hill. There is also a 500 metre ropeway serving the competition slopes 'Slalåmen' and 'Terrengparken'. Opening hours for Kongsberg Skicenter are Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 21:00 and Saturday and Sunday between 09:00 - 18:00. Find child friendly hotels at Risskov and get away on a cheap self drive holiday to Kongsberg Skicenter in Norway.

On with the snowshoes in Kviteseid

Not everyone is born skiing like the Norwegians, and if skiing isn't your thing, there are other ways to get out on the snow. So if the dream of a winter wonderland experience is lurking, try a 'trot' or a snowshoe tour. Snowshoes can be rented at the Quality Straand Hotel, which also organises snowshoe tours around Kviteseid.

The snow shoes have a large wearing surface, but you have to get used to walking in the snow with them first. In fact, just strap them on with a pair of straps and rubber laces and you're ready for a hike in the snow. The snowshoe was actually the predecessor of the ski and was developed many thousands of years ago by northerners who also needed to get across the snow on two legs, at a reasonable pace.

Silver Mines

Try the train ride into the King's Silver Mine, a thrilling ride 342 metres below the surface and 2,300 metres inside the mountain itself. The train stops here and the rest is on foot, taking visitors 1070 metres underground, or 560 metres below sea level. Remember to wear something warm, it's only about +6 degrees inside the mine itself. The train ride takes a total of 25 minutes and can seem a bit noisy. Therefore it might be a good idea to bring some earplugs.

The tour into and down the mine is not suitable for disabled or physically impaired visitors and the absolute minimum age limit is 3 years. The walk takes about 65 minutes and covers 800 metres. The tour also involves some stairs and the trip up and down is equivalent to about 5 floors.

It may be a good idea to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Meet at Malmveien 11, Saggrenda, 8 km from Kongsberg centre towards Notodden.