Dalen

Travel Guide

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Nestled in amongst beautiful inland scenery, you will find the picturesque village of Dalen.

With the beautiful Lake Bandak to the east and the mountains rising to over 3000 feet to the west, Dalen provides proof of man's harmony with nature. This is especially obvious if you travel to Dalen via the Telemark Canal on one of the magnificent boats such M/S Victoria or M/S Henrik Ibsen that run along the channel each day. The boats depart from Skien and the journey takes just under a day, an outstanding way to experience the region and the best way to get to Dalen.

When you finally arrive, you'll have a small but excellent selection of hotels in which to stay, some of them tourist attractions in themselves. Choose one of these architectural gems for your weekend trip or maybe a romantic getaway with your significant other. A good romantic activity on such a holiday is to experience local artistic life by taking in one of the many exhibitions at the Dalen Bryggjeutstilling Museum.

If you still fancy a city break, Grenland is only three hours away by bus. There are numerous exciting things to see and do here and the two largest cities can offer a lot, especially for those interested in the arts. Skien is known for being the birthplace of Henrik Ibsen, and the incredible Ibsenhuset offers cultural experiences all year round, and Porsgrunn has the Porsgrunn International Theatre Festival, which is a major crowd-magnet.

You'll never be bored if you decide to stay in Dalen, particularly if you enjoy the outdoors. The Lårdalstigen mountain hiking route is a popular destination and offers spectacular views from around 2500 feet above Lake Bandak. Anyone can attempt the trip but the last part is particularly challenging, so it may be more tempting to make your way to the Dalen Wilderness Centre, where you can photograph the birds and wildlife that make the surrounding mountains their home.

Those who visit Dalen will find unspoiled nature, welcoming hosts and a scenic part of Norway where you won't have to queue to see the attractions. You decide on the terms for a relaxing, exciting and cultural holiday.

Dalen Hotel

Dalen Hotel

5 out of 5
Hotellvegen 33, Tokke
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$410 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$410
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Dalen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Soria Moria Sauna and Dalen Marina are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
"Cozy old style hotel. Delicious breakfast with good service and lots to choose from of local products."

Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2025

Dalen Hotel
Straand Hotel

Straand Hotel

3 out of 5
Kviteseidvegen 1698, Vradal, Kviteseid, Telemark
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Kviteseid. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Straand Sommerland and Samvirke Gallery ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)
"Beautiful setting with friendly staff."

Reviewed on 25 May, 2024

Straand Hotel
Morgedal Hotell - Unike Hoteller

Morgedal Hotell - Unike Hoteller

4 out of 5
Haugivegen 4, Kviteseid
The price is S$271 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
S$271
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kviteseid. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Norwegian Ski Museum is located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (367 reviews)
Friendly and accommodating.
"Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. The bathrooms are recently updated, but the rooms are a bit dated. Bed was comfortable and clean. I would definitely book again. The location is gorgeous and was perfect for me."

Reviewed on 3 Aug, 2024

Morgedal Hotell - Unike Hoteller
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Hovdehytta

Hovdehytta

3.5 out of 5
PB 66, 4756 Hovden i Setesdal, Bykle, Aust-Agder
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Bykle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cross-country skiing. Popular attractions Fjellgardane Church and Museum of Iron ...
8/10 Very Good! (89 reviews)
"First we couldn't find the office to checking in. It is at the other end of the town. We were asked if we brought our own bedsheets and towels after we checked in. Ended up we were charged 360nok on rental for one night stay and made our own beds. And you have to strip the the bedding and return ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2025

Hovdehytta
Rauland Feriesenter

Rauland Feriesenter

3.5 out of 5
Rjukanvegen 195, Vinje, Telemark
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Vinje. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rowing/canoeing on site. Popular attractions Telemarkstunet and Gallery Kolbrek ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
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"Fin hytte med kjøkken, vaskemaskin, bad og plass til mange personer. Godt fornøyd med beliggenhet og standard, mye verdi for pengene. Kanonbra for barnefamilier."

Reviewed on 21 Jul, 2025

Rauland Feriesenter
Hovdestøylen Apartments

Hovdestøylen Apartments

3.5 out of 5
41 Hovdestøylen, Bykle, Agder
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bykle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Museum of Iron Production and ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"Wunderschön gelegen, sehr gutes Restaurant"

Reviewed on 29 Sep, 2024

Hovdestøylen Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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