Telemark Tours

Tours to Telemark

Til Telemark	To Telemark
A kunne eg fara til Telemark og leva ei sumar stund? Der gror de røllik på stove-tak og songar på folkemunn. Til Telemark, dit stend mi trå til Gausta-fjell og til Vinje-gjeld, og Rjukan sval og til Morgedal, - Til sumars so får mi sjå!	Oh, could I but journey to Telemark and live there a summer's while! Where yarrow grows on sodded roofs and songs spring forth from a smile. To Telemark - I yearn to be to Gausta's spire and to Vinje shire, to Rjukan's falls and to Morgedal! -This summer, I'll have to see
Written by Per Sivle (1857-1904), a native of Aurland (Sogn og Fjordane). Translated by Jim Skree From "Telelaget: The First One Hundred Years" page 167

Our members' interest in visiting their ancestors' homeland and visiting the communities and farms from which they came has given rise to a commitment by Telelaget to sponsor tours to Telemark every 5 years. Previous tours sponsored by Telelaget took place in 1937, 1972, 1992, and 1997. Unlike more generic itineraries that focus on tourist destinations, Telelag combines those must-see landmarks with an opportunity to visit the places and, when possible, meet descendants, of member participants' Norwegian immigrant ancestors. Members in the US work closely with our Norwegian counterparts to create a unique and meaningful experience. Make plans now to join us in 2012!

2012 Tour Information

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