Telemark Canal, Water transportation system in Telemark, Norway
The Telemark Canal spans 105 kilometers through southern Norway, connecting Skien to Dalen with a network of 18 locks across eight locations.
Constructed between 1854 and 1892, the canal system consists of two sections: the Norsjø-Skien Canal and the Bandak-Norsjø Canal for goods transportation.
The canal received the European Heritage Award in 1994, reflecting its influence on regional development and Norwegian maritime engineering advancement.
Modern vessels navigating the canal must comply with specific dimensions: 31.4 meters length, 6.6 meters width, and 2.5 meters draft limitations.
The Vrangfoss staircase lock, featuring five chambers, enables boats to overcome a height difference of 23 meters through a series of water level adjustments.
Location: Telemark
GPS coordinates: 59.28333,9.26667
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:23
Mikaelshulen
13.8 km
Ulefos Hovedgaard
1.2 km
Vrangfoss Locks
4.1 km
Løveid Locks
16.6 km
Hogga Locks
12.9 km
Romnes Church
1.7 km
Skotfoss Church
16.6 km
Holla Church
379 m
Flåbygd church
16.5 km
Grenland Motorsportsenter
16.4 km
Helgen Church
6.2 km
Lunde Church
8.5 km
Landsmarka kapell
7.3 km
Strengen Bridge
16.4 km
Holla prestegård
1 km
Valebø Church
4.9 km
Øvre Verket
104 m
Sauherad Parsonage
15.5 km
Ulefoss Bridge
192 m
Muren
5.5 km
Krutthuset på Fossum
17.2 km
Grinitjønn
8.1 km
Lille Ulefoss (Ulefos Lille, Lille Ulefos)
830 m
EIKA NIGARD
17.1 km
Øvre Verket
110 m
Tveit
16.5 km
Holla prestegård
1.1 km
Lundefaret Bridge
9.8 kmReviews
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