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At the lake

Lake Skredvatnet is right next to the campsite. Crystal-clear water, a beach and long summer evenings when the sun barely sets. This is where your holiday begins.

Swimming

The beach is just a stone's throw from your pitch. The water is shallow at the shore — perfect for children

Kano / SUP

Hire the equipment from us at reception and explore Skredvatnet at your own pace

Fishing

Fishing in Skredvatn and the surrounding area. Buy your fishing licence online

Buy a fishing license

Open fire

Open fires are prohibited from 15 April to 15 September. Hanging fire pits are permitted, however — ideal for roasting marshmallows under the starry sky

Walking

From peaceful forest trails to hikes to peaks over 1,000 metres — Fyresdal has 17 marked trails suitable for the whole family, all within a 5- to 40-minute drive of the campsite and categorised by difficulty below.

Hamaren

Lett · 3,3 km · 1 t

Hegglandsnetten

Lett · 5,8 km
2 t · 120 m

Lett turer

Berrfjell

Middels · 9,4 km
4 t · 1061 moh.

Middels turer

Roan

Krevjende · 7,8 km · 5 t · 1191 moh.

Krevjende turer

Feel free to ask at reception — we have maps available. Pack your rucksack and head out.

See all walking routes on ut.no

Adventure

A rock face to climb. Moose to spot in the last light of day. A forest full of berries and mushrooms. An endless starry sky. Adventure is part of everyday life here.

Via Ferrata Telemark

Hauggrend - 2 minuten

Climb Skrefjellet — a 400-metre hike suitable for the whole family (ages 7 and up), with or without a guide. Afterwards, you might want to treat yourself to a well-deserved sauna.

Spotting moose

Your own route · From reception

Pick up our moose trail map from reception and head out at dusk. With a bit of luck, you’ll spot Norway’s largest forest animal in its natural habitat.

A walk to pick berries and mushrooms

The right of free access · July–September

Blueberries, bilberries, chanterelles, cloudberries. The woods around Fossumsanden are teeming with mushrooms and berries — all you need is a bucket and a bit of patience.

Starry sky

All summer long

There is hardly any light pollution. On clear August evenings, the Milky Way is so clearly visible that you can almost reach out and touch it.

Family

If the children are coming along, fun experiences are the priority. A climbing park and a water park, a mine with a train ride, horse riding in the countryside and an old hotel that looks like something out of a fairy tale — Vest-Telemark has plenty to offer.

Hamaren Aktivitetspark

Fyresdal - 25 min

The climbing park is designed so that you can use it without safety equipment. Here, you can climb in nets, balance, whizz along the zip line or swing on coconuts. A popular range of activities for young and old alike.

Bø Sommarland

Bø - 1,5 uur

Scandinavia’s largest water park, featuring spectacular slides, a wave pool and fun for the whole family.

Åmdals Verk Gruver

Åmdals Verk - 15 min

Experience the history of mining at Åmdals Verk on guided tours of the old copper mines. Explore underground shafts, the smithy and exciting sound-and-light shows depicting mining through the ages. Suitable for adventurers of all ages.

Jettegrytene

Nissedal - 1,5 t

A natural water park in Nissedal featuring spectacular whirlpools, natural water slides and crystal-clear pools. Perfect for swimming, taking stunning photos and enjoying an unforgettable summer experience in Telemark.

Hesteeventyr

Fyresdal - 15 min

Experience peace and quiet, the great outdoors and authentic farm life at Hesteeventyr. Ride through the beautiful countryside, go fishing in crystal-clear mountain lakes or simply enjoy the tranquillity around you – perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

Dalen Hotel

Dalen - 40 min

Experience the fairytale atmosphere at Dalen Hotel – the historic ‘dragon hotel’ dating from 1894, set amidst stunning natural surroundings on the Telemark Canal. Here, majestic architecture blends seamlessly with modern comfort in true fairytale style.

Soria Moria Sauna

Dalen - 40 min

The Soria Moria Sauna is an artistic sauna that sparkles like a jewel in Lake Bandaksli!

Culture

West Telemark is a treasure trove of medieval churches, old farmhouses, art museums and vibrant traditional crafts. From the centre of Fyresdal to the old village centres in the surrounding area — history is never far away.

Eidsborg Stavkyrkje & Vest-Telemark Museum

Eidsborg · 45 min

A 13th-century stave church and the main museum for the whole of West Telemark, right next to each other. Stålekleivloftet — one of the world’s oldest secular wooden buildings — is nearby

Norsk Skieventyr

Morgedal · 1 t

The village where modern skiing began. Sondre Norheim, the polar pioneers, “the crazy Norwegians” — it all started here. Interactive exhibitions and exciting films.

Grimdalstunet

Skafså · 30 min

The home of sculptor Anne Grimdalen — the best-preserved mountain farm in Telemark. The oldest houses date back to the 17th century.

Fyresdal Bygdemuseum

Fyresdal centrum · 25 min

One of Norway’s oldest open-air museums, situated in the heart of Folkestadbyen. With burial mounds dating back to the 5th century and medieval farmhouses — this is where history begins.

Folkestadbyen Fyresdal

Fyresdal centrum · 25 min

A small historic centre in Fyresdal, where wooden houses and narrow streets create a unique 19th-century village scene.

Galleri Merleyn

Fyresdal sentrum · 25 min

Right in the heart of Folkestadbyen, in a 100-year-old house, Dutch artist Merleyn runs her gallery. Paintings, drawings, watercolours and stained glass. A little gem just around the corner.

Day trips

Some journeys are too beautiful to rush. Pack a picnic, fill up the car and let the day unfold — from mountain roads at 1,000 metres above sea level to fjords, historic shipping routes and bakeries that are well worth a detour.

Telemarkskanalen

Vrangfoss-sluisen · 1,5 h

An unforgettable day trip past locks, lakes and stunning scenery, allowing you to experience Norway’s historic waterway at its best.

A fantastic route!

Suleskarvegen

Start in Dalen · 30 mins from the campsite · open 21 May – 1 November

Set off from Dalen and head into the mountains — up to over 1,050 metres above sea level, through one of the last areas in Norway where wild reindeer roam. Narrow, winding and spectacular. One of Norway’s most beautiful roads for motorcycling, and an unforgettable day trip for cars and campervans.

Mjonøy bakeri

Vinje · 1 hour · open during the Easter and autumn holidays

A bakery with a wood-fired oven in the heart of Vinje. Pop in for fresh rolls and bread straight from the stone oven, or have lunch in the café — the famous Mjonøyburger is a great reason to stop by. A perfect stop-off on the way to Haukeli or Hardangervidda.

Heddal Stavkirke

Notodden · 1 hr 45 mins · open 18 May – 13 September

Norway’s largest stave church — a 13th-century wooden cathedral, 29 metres high, which is still in use today. A guided tour in Norwegian or English is included in the admission price. Afterwards, do pop into Café Olea for waffles and cakes.