Discover Lunde on the Telemark Canal

Locks, cultural attractions and trails shape the character of Lunde on the Telemark Canal. The Lunde locks are a transport hub where canal boats meet during the peak season. The seasonal canal service is therefore a practical point of reference for a stay; there are also walking and cycling routes, events and rail connections. When choosing your destination, you can decide whether to focus mainly on the locks in operation, outdoor activities or cultural attractions.

Locks, park and events

Lunde Slusepark is a park with cultural heritage sites, play areas, seating and barbecue facilities. The grounds also include a short walking trail and a guest marina. This gives visitors a range of ways to enjoy the area, from a stroll to spending time by the canal.

Lunde Slusekro is located by the locks and serves dishes made with local ingredients. While dining, guests can watch boats being raised and lowered in the lock chamber. The restaurant operates seasonally; check its current opening days before your trip.

Concerts are held every year in the amphitheatre and at the lock café. Lunde Slusepark also hosts events including the Telemark Canal pike festival, a duck race, the Fristil dog competition and a lock market. For specific dates and programme details, check the relevant event schedule.

Exploring on foot and by bike

Folkestien starts at Lunde lock and is easily accessible and suitable for people of all ages. The trail follows a gravel path along the Telemark Canal and is mostly level. There is a flight of steps on the easternmost loop; the trail is suitable for strollers. Trail conditions may vary by season.

The cycling routes also vary considerably in length and character. The challenging Motbakken route starts at Lunde lock and is 62 kilometres long. Another cycling tour from Lunde is about 21 kilometres long and offers plenty of opportunities to swim along the way. Surfaces and swimming conditions vary by season.

Skarravegen is a cultural trail that runs from Ulefoss to Lunde on quiet gravel roads near the Telemark Canal. It combines time on the trail with a cultural theme, making it a different option from the two cycling routes.

Bicycles, canoes and kayaks can be rented at First Camp Lunde – Telemark. They also offer tour suggestions tailored to different levels, maps and mini-guides for activities on the Telemark Canal. Check the availability of rentals before your trip.

Getting here and staying by the canal

Lunde railway station is on the Sørlandsbanen line. Trains run from there towards Stavanger, Kristiansand, Arendal and Oslo S. Check the timetable before your trip so you can factor the rail connections into your plans.

Bus connections to the canal boats heading east, north and west are available at Lunde lock. As current connections and timetables are important for your specific trip, check them in advance.

Lunde's guest marina for recreational boats has electricity and water connections. If you plan to use the marina, check the operating details before you arrive.

Lunde in the Nome destination area

For regional context: six of the Telemark Canal's eight lock systems are in Nome. The M/S Telemarken operates the return route Norsjø–Ulefoss–Lunde. Check the timetable and operating days as you plan if you want to include this service.

Discover more destinations: Ulefoss

For the overview of the wider destination: Nome.