Hardangervidda is a mountain plateau in central southern Norway, covering parts of Vestland, Telemark, and Buskerud counties. It is the largest plateau of its kind in Europe, with a cold year-round alpine climate, and one of Norway's largest glaciers, Hardangerjøkulen, is situated here. Much of the plateau is protected as part of Hardangervidda National Park. Hardangervidda is a popular tourist and leisure destination, and it is ideal for many outdoor activities.
2001 view of the Hardangervidda landscape
Hårteigen, a characteristic mountain on Hardangervidda
Hardangervidda landscape
Telemark is a county and a current electoral district in Norway. Telemark borders the counties of Vestfold, Buskerud, Vestland, Rogaland and Agder. In 2020, Telemark merged with the county of Vestfold to form the county of Vestfold og Telemark. On 1 January 2024, the county of Telemark was re-established after Vestfold og Telemark was divided again.
Scenery of Rjukan and Gaustatoppen in Upper Telemark district
The 13th century Eidsborg Stave Church in Tokke, Upper Telemark
Mountain landscape in Vinje, Upper Telemark
Coastal landscape in Langesund, Lower Telemark