Drive it Yourself: Scenic Telemark Drive on the Fv37 & Fv38
Telemark is a fascinating part of Norway and best viewed with a road-trip. Here’s where I recommend going.
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Population 2,900 / 59.3 degrees north
Seljord, Norway
Seljord is where Norway’s Loch Ness monster is – the mystical sea snake lives in the Seljord lake. Seljord was also the inspiration for some of Norway’s best known folk legends, including Asbjørnsen and Moe’s The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
About Seljord
Latitude: 59.3 degrees north
Population: 2,800
Seljord Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Map of Seljord
Uniquely Seljord
Here are some things that you must do and try in Seljord
Folkloric Creature
Selma the Sea Serpent
Seljord is home to Norway’s own Loch Ness monster. Selma has been mentioned in written sources from the 18th century and various expeditions have been made to find her.
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Seljord
Historic Church
Seljord Church
Seljord Church is a Romanesque church from the 12th century that was built in honour of the Norwegian Saint Olav.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!
Road-Trips
Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Seljord
The E134 from Oslo/Drøbak to Haugesund
The E134 follows one of the historic routes between east and west Norway. It provides a nice alternative to taking the E16 (the main highway) between Bergen and Oslo. On this drive you pass a number of historic churches, most notably Heddal Stave Church, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage region of Notodden-Rjukan. As you approach the mountains, you can see some of the original roads that the earliest travellers used – and even drive on them in the summer! This drive ends at Haugesund, a known Viking settlement located halfway between Bergen and Stavanger.
Self-Guided Walks
No self-guided walks are currently available for Seljord.
Seljord on YouTube
Watch my YouTube videos featuring Seljord
Uniquely Seljord
Here are some things that you must do and try in Seljord
History of Seljord
Seljord has been a place for a long time, and the Seljord church is a historic stone church from 1180.
Seljord Today
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: No airport
Drive: Seljord is located on the function of the Rv36 and the E134, making it an important traffic hub in southern Norway.
Train: No train access.
Ferry: No ferry access.
Getting Around
You’ll need a car to get around to all the major sites.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.
Cabins & B&Bs
Chains & Mid-Range
Seljord Hotel is the main hotel in town. The hotel is located in a Swiss chalet-style building from the mid-19th century.
High End & Unique Properties
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