Visit Telemark AS works to promote and market Telemark as a travel destination, bringing together tourism businesses and destinations across the region. Our aim is to be a trusted partner for the local tourism industry and to position Telemark as a natural choice for visitors and a gateway to Norway.

Visit Telemark Board of Directors 2026

Chair: Christer L. Sørensen, Thon Hotel Høyers
Vice Chair: Katrine Straand, Straand Hotell

Board Members:

  • Ottar Langåsdalen, Bø Hotell
  • Anna Hereid, Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum
  • Per Kr. Indrehus, Ælvespeilet
  • Sofie Eidissen Ljøkjell, Clarion Collection Hotel Bryggeparken
  • Stein Birger Johnsen, Rauland Skisenter
  • Hilde Alice Vågslid, Telemark County Council representative
  • Therese Surdal Lahus, Telemarkskanalen natur- og kulturpark
  • Torgeir Hegna, Employee representative

Deputy Board Members:

  • Paul Vegard E. Dørdal, Kapitane Hotels
  • Helene Myrvold Foldvik, Foldvik Familiepark
  • Silje Honningdal, Telemark Museum
  • Marius Schulze, Telemark County Council appointed deputy

Nomination Committee – Visit Telemark

  • Geir Helge Espedalen, Dyrsku'n
  • Kristin Larsen, Rauland Skisenter
  • Janne Lindgren, Skien Dalen Skipselskap