On the way in: From Kristiansand

From Kristiansand, the trip goes up to Strand Hotel in beautiful nature among forests, lakes and mountains
2 hours 40 minutes
173 km

From Kristiansand, you drive Telemarksvegen in fantastic and varied nature through forests, along rivers and lakes. At the picnic areas along the road, you will find staves with carvings taken from local historical buildings and crafts, such as finds from the Viking Age and carvings from old church buildings. How about a cinnamon roll from Åmli bakery on the road?
At the south end of Nisser, one of Norway’s largest and deepest lakes, you will find Treungen and Z-museum.
Z-museum has a varied collection of history from Telemark and Norway. Here you will find everything from handicrafts, to toys and a large collection of vehicles.