The canal became known as “the fast route" between eastern and western Norway and was also the most important transport route between upper and lower Telemark for people, domestic animals, goods and timber.
The Telemark Canal was etched in the mountains for well over 100 years ago, and when the canal was completed in 1892 the rest of Europe called it “the eight wonder of the world”.
The Telemark canal is perfect for an active holiday. Here, you will find various lenghts of bicycle routes, offering stunning nature and good exercise. You may naturally also enjoy the canal in a canoe or a kayak . You will find peace and quiet here, and the holiday can be regulated to your own pace, without having to stress.
A flood warning has been issued for the south of Norway, which may set both five and ten year records.
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The Norwegian Defence Command on Thursday strengthened the level of preparedness at all Norwegian military installations to level Alfa (lowest level), following intelligence information from NATO.
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Southern Norway will experience a powerful low pressure system on Sunday that will lead to a heavy rainfall and strong winds. The Meteorological Institute has ordered close surveillance of the weather's development.
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Norway tops European nations on military spending, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
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The Norwegian Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) has decided to permanently close down its operations in Glomfjord, in the county of Nordland, Northern Norway.
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WHY CHOOSE TOKKE? We have fantastic terrain for skiing, cottages with the best views, a top class cross country arena and a family holiday centre. Take the whole family and enjoy a relaxed holiday in Tokke. We have miles and miles of beautifully prepared ski tracks and an alpine slalom skiing arena at Skafsåheia, which is perfect for children.
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An increasing number of Norwegian youngsters are not able to swim, according to a fresh survey made by Norwegian Defence.
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Norway's Sigrid Rykhus outclassed her competitors and won the new World Cup event Telemark Parallel on Friday, ahead of Swiss Amelie Reymond.
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It looks like Norway’s history books will have to be edited after a retired lawyer discovers Viking king St. Olav's formerly unknown birthplace.
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