From the most charming coastal villages of Norway to tall mountains, the Telemark province is just as diverse as it is beautiful. With the Telemark Canal, which consists of two channels, of which the Norsjø-Skien Canal with locks in Skien and Løveid, built in 1854 to 1861, is the oldest. The other channel is the Bandak-Norsjø channel, opened in 1892. In Europe, this channel was seen as the eighth wonder of the world.

A stop at the Vrangfoss locks is of course not missing, they are located between Lunde and Ulefoss in the municipality of Nome in the Telemark province as part of the Bandak - Norsjökanalen, the canalised Eidselva (Lundeelva) between Flåvatnet (72 meters above sea level) and Norsjø (15 meters above sea level). Vrangfoss locks are the largest and most beautiful of the locks in the Telemark Canal. It consists of five lift rooms with a total lift height of 23 m. Walk or drive a little up to Slusemesterens veranda, for a cup of coffee with a waffle, delicious!

After coffee it goes via beautiful roads and ditto surroundings to Åsgård, where the Grand Hotel Åsgårdstrand is waiting for you. Lovely to review the days in Norway on the Olsofjord. The following route takes you back to Sweden.

In this 5 star route you mainly drive on good roads, a stop at the Vrangfoss locks is wonderful.

General information:
Norway is known for its amazing natural beauty. Fjords that tens of miles into the country, snow-covered high plains, sharp mountain peaks and vast forests. In this sparsely populated country, most people live in the cities, the capital of which is Oslo.

Some practical tips:
Tolls must be paid on a large number of roads in Norway. For many routes that is temporary: in Norway the costs for new roads, bridges and tunnels are paid by tolls. When the construction costs are settled, the toll on that specific route is lifted again. Bergen, Oslo, Trondheim, Kristiansand and some other cities also charge (city) tolls.
It is not necessary to take action when staying in Norway. Anyone approaching a toll road can simply drive on without stopping. With cameras above the road, the license plate of the vehicle is scanned, not the license plate of the trailer or caravan. It takes a long time for the photos to be processed.
The bill is then sent to the Euro Parking Collection (EPC) in London within four to six months. There is no extra charge for this service.
Mandatory on the motorcycle:
Safety vest - A motorcyclist must bring at least one safety vest. In the event of a breakdown or accident, the driver is obliged to wear a safety vest. The ANWB advises motorcyclists to also bring a safety vest for a possible passenger.
Advice:
First aid kit - Motorcyclists are advised to bring a first aid kit.