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Municipality in Telemark, Norway
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Notodden is a town and municipality (kommune) in Telemark County, in East Norway. The population of the town is 9,000, and that of the whole municipality is 12,000. Heddal is a village in the municipality, not far from the town of Notodden. The town is on the shore of Heddalsvatnet lake. The Tinn (Tinnelva) river runs through the town into the lake, and the Heddøla river runs past Heddal and the airport into the lake. Notodden is along with Rjukan part of the Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Combined art museum and World Heritage Centre that tells the story of how the mineral fertilizer industry came to be
Heddal stavkyrkje
The largest and perhaps most impressive of the existing stave churches. These wooden buildings were designed and constructed during years 1000 to around 1350. While there are some similarities to Roman basilicas on the continent and in Britain and Ireland, technique and decoration are unique. Guided tours in English are included in the entrance fee. Reservations recommended.
July/August every year. Aims to be the best blues festival in Europe. Extra bus services are run on the weekend of the festival.
Step into nature and enjoy beautiful scenery, fresh air and drinkable lakes wherever you go, ask the tourist information for suggested routes
"House of Books & Blues". You will find the house next to the breathtaking lake in the city centre. The house contains a café, library, recording studio, a blues museum and a state of the art cinema.
Steaks, seafood and veggie-dishes. Good food, reasonable price.
A good place to stop for lunch.
Fast food joint. Burgers, pizza and fries. Make sure you try "Ostebolle" - a local speciality!
High quality restaurant on site at the hotel. Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
First Mexican place you'll find after visiting indre Telemark. Sunday buffet, and à la carte rest of the week. Chef puts a lot of pride into the buffet, even making home made ice cream!
A cozy, high-standard hotel in the heart of Telemark, five-minute walk from the city centre. Great view of the lake and town.
A city-centre hotel.
By bus
The easiest way to get from Oslo is by bus. TIMEkspressen runs to Notodden every hour around the clock all year. (daytime) It takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
By plane
By train
The Oslo to Bergen train is a bit tricky, but nice. Look up NSB, the national train company.
By boat
It is possible to come from the south up the Telemark Canal into Heddalsvatnet lake.
There are local bus routes departing every hour from the bus hub. For regional bus routes check out Nettbuss and Nor-way Bussekspress.
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