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Dalen
Spend a half‑day in Dalen to see the historic hotel and canal, then add a short trip to nearby Eidsborg stave church or Åmdals Verk mines.
Dalen is a small village on the Telemark Canal with a historic wooden hotel and easy access to open‑air museums and a medieval stave church. One half‑day covers the main sights; a full day allows a museum visit and a short hike to nearby heritage sites.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- NOK
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- NTB
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Norway ↗Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
- Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
- Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dalen112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dalen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used.Norway-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.Norway-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.Norway-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.Norway-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Norway-wide
- SafetyDalen is low‑risk; standard Norwegian safety applies—keep an eye on road conditions in winter and lock doors in night.
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- RestroomsFree or card-paid (NOK 10–20 (≈ US$1–2)) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.Norway-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays out of season; small fjord-village hotels and cafés close October–April.Norway-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckNTB Notodden Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) by road, check shuttle or rental car).NTB Notodden Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) by road, check shuttle or rental car).
- Getting aroundWalk or bike in the village; rent a car for trips to Eidsborg (3 km (1.9 mi)) or Åmdals Verk (8 km (5 mi)).Walk or bike in the village; rent a car for trips to Eidsborg (1.9 mi (3 km)) or Åmdals Verk (5 mi (8 km)).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NTB Notodden Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) by road, check shuttle or rental car)NTB Notodden Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) by road, check shuttle or rental car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Oct (10 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dalen: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or bike in the village; rent a car for trips to Eidsborg (3 km) or Åmdals Verk (8 km). Public buses are infrequent – check local timetables.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Eidsborg stave church
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Local road, 3 km (1.9 mi) north, about 5 min by car or 30 min walkLocal road, 1.9 mi (3 km) north, about 5 min by car or 30 min walk
13th‑century stave church, part of West Telemark open‑air museum.
Åmdals Verk mines
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Road south, 8 km (5 mi), 10 min by car; guided tours in seasonRoad south, 5 mi (8 km), 10 min by car; guided tours in season
Tours 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 (June–August); entry 90 kr adults.Tours 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM (June–August); entry 90 kr adults.
West Telemark open‑air museum (Eidsborg)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Same as Eidsborg stave church, plus museum buildings
30 historic buildings, live‑scale canal model; entry 130 kr adults.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dalen Hotel
Historic wooden hotel, rooms from 3000 kr; dinner packages 6000–14000 kr.
Birdbox Tokke
Glamping hut by lake, 3500 kr per night, 100 m walk from road.
Vidsyn Midjås
Glamping cabins, 2500 kr per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 800 kr excl. bed
- Mid
- 1 200 kr excl. bed
- High
- 1 800 kr excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dalen Hotel room2 × 1 night × NOK 4,500 | NOK 9,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NOK 1,200 | NOK 2,400 |
| Museum entry (West Telemark)2 × NOK 130 · check seasonal pricing | NOK 260 |
| Car rental (day)2 × NOK 500 · check availability | NOK 1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NOK 1,266 |
| Trip total≈ NOK 6,963 per person per day, bed included | NOK 13,926≈ US$1,400 |
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Watch out
Safety
- Museum opening hours are May–mid‑September; verify exact dates before travel.
- Winter temperatures in the mines can be around 6 °C (43 °F); bring warm clothing.Winter temperatures in the mines can be around 43 °F (6 °C); bring warm clothing.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
- Fire
- 110
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance113
- Fire110
Embassy
US consulate in Oslo; Norwegian emergency number 112.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental (local): ≈ 500 kr per day, fuel extra (check rates)
- Museum entry: 130 kr adult, 110 kr senior, 65 kr child (check)
Say or show
- Unnskyld — Excuse me / Sorry (unnskyld)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Hvor mye koster det? — How much is it? (vohr mee-eh koh-ster deh)
- Hvor er museet? — Where is the museum? (vohr er moo-seh-et)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dalen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialVisit Telemark – West Telemark museum
- officialVisit Telemark – Eidsborg stave church
- officialVisit Telemark – Åmdals Verk mines
- officialDalen Hotel official site
- officialBirdbox Tokke glamping
- officialVidsyn Midjås glamping
- secondaryWikidata – Dalen
- secondaryWikivoyage: Dalen, revision 5032648 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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