Families with Children in Telemark
Enjoy time together and create magical memories. Bring your family on an action-packed family vacation to Telemark! Here you will find exciting, fun, and educational experiences for all ages. Great family attractions like theme parks, water parks, Bø Sommarland, a wakeboard park, child-friendly museums, easy hiking trails, and fun farm activities are just some of the amazing experiences waiting for you.
Where to go and what to do as family in Telemark?
Get tips and inspirration for your next family trip to Telemark
Activities and sights that are populær among families with children
Hardangervidda National Park Visitor Centre
Hardangervidda National Park Visitor Centre is a government-authorized visitor centre offering interpretation and nature guidance all year round. Hardangervidda is Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau and Norway’s largest national park on the mainland.
Møsvannsveien 1149, Rjukan
Via Ferrata in Fyresdal
Experience an exciting Via Ferrata route in Fyresdal, perfect for the whole family.
Telemark Camping, Fyresdal, Norge
Admission Ticket – Norwegian Ski Adventure, Morgedal
Visit Norwegian Ski Adventure (Norsk Skieventyr) and immerse yourself in Norway’s rich skiing history, spanning from ancient Sami ski culture through fearless polar explorers and ski pioneers, to modern winter sports as we know them today. Norway, Telemark, and Morgedal hold a unique and important place in international ski history. Welcome to a day full of discovery and adventure.
Morgedalvegen 159, 3848 Morgedal
Admission Ticket to Skien Fritidspark Water Park
Experience Skien Fritidspark, a versatile activity area offering opportunities for both relaxation and excitement, indoors and outdoors. The main attractions include the water park, outdoor adventure park, and curling.
Skien fritidspark, Moflatvegen 38, 3735 Skien, Norge
One-Day Ticket: Brekkeparken – Telemark Museum
Visit Brekkeparken in Skien – join guided tours and explore exhibitions at the museum. The exhibition “Alt dette er ditt” (All This Is Yours) showcases objects from across Telemark, from rose-painted bowls to a 1960s slot machine. These are your stories – and those of your children and grandchildren. Welcome to a day filled with discoveries!
Telemark museum, Øvregate 32a, 3715 Skien
DuVerden Maritime Museum & Science Centre – Porsgrunn
Explore real science, technology and maritime history at DuVerden in Porsgrunn. With interactive exhibits on climate, energy, logistics, safety and shipping heritage, it offers hands-on learning for kids and families.
Tollbugata 23, 3933 Porsgrunn
Badeparken in Langesund
Experience Norway's coziest bathing adventure at Badeparken Langesund, a paradise for guests of all ages who love to swim.
Stathelleveien 35, 3970 Langesund
Bø Sommarland Waterpark
Scandinavia's largest waterpark, Bø Sommarland, is one of Telemark's most visited attractions with more than 20 different pools and slides.
Steintjønnvegen 2, 3800 Bø i Telemark
Gaustatoppen
Discover Gaustatoppen in Telemark: Norway’s best viewpoint with hiking trails, the unique Gaustabanen and overnight stays at the summit cabin
Stavsro, 3660 Rjukan
Hamaren
Hamaren is a walking trail by Lake Fyresvatn that is universally designed and suitable for pedestrians, cyclists, prams and wheelchairs.
3870 Fyresdal
Hydrostranda - Bamble
Lovely place along the Telemark coast. Sandy beaches and nice hiking areas.
3960 Stathelle
Kjerringstein trail
Easy 4 km hike around Kovstulvann – perfect for everyone!
Hotellvegen 100, 3697 Tuddal
Lifjell Ski Resort
Lifjell Ski Resort is centrally located in Telemark, only 1 hour away from Langesund and 2 hours away from Oslo. 2 ski lifts and 3 downhill alpine slopes.
Lifjellvegen 833, 3804 Bø i Telemark
Rognstranda Camping
Rognstranda Camping is idyllically located by the sea in the heart of the Rognsfjord on the Telemark coast with one of Norway's finest beaches and boulders.
Rognsvn. 146, 3960 Stathelle
The Coastal Path - Bamble
The Bamble coastal path starts at the library in Stathelle and finishes at Fossing in Krageø, covering a stretch of approx, 62 km.
3960 Stathelle
First Camp Lunde - Telemark
Enjoy camping by the Telemark Canal! Book pitches or villa caravans at First Camp Lunde. Canoe, SUP & bike rentals available. Plan your stay today!
Slusevegen 21, 3825 Lunde
Wakeboard Arena at Norsjø Ferieland / Norsjø Cabelpark
One of the world's best cable track for wakeboarding, water skiing and kneeling can be found at First Camp Norsjø.
Liagrendvegen 71, 3812 Akkerhaugen
Sandviken Camping
Sandviken Camping is idyllically located at the northern end of Lake Tinn in Tinn Austbygd – a perfect choice for those seeking close proximity to nature, water, and memorable experiences all year round.
Austbygdevegen 111, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
