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Nisser Hyttegrend og Camping: Campsite and climbing center

Nisser Hyttegrend og Camping: Campsite and climbing center, Nisser

 Rusket Says:  I have not stayed there, but my brother has twice, and my parents once. There are five cabins, of which two are accessible for wheelchairs. All five cabins are situated five meters from the water. The campsite is available for tents, RV's and trailers. In addition to bathing... 

Transportation  

Norway's last operable cable ferry

Norway's last operable cable ferry, Nisser

 Rusket Says:  The ferry runs appr. once every hour during the period 01.05 - 31.10., a couple of times daily in november. In december you have to order transport one day ahead. Starting point on the east side is Sundsodden in Nissedal: 21 km north of Treungen on road 41, that is you have... 

Bus / train connection via Drangedal

Bus / train connection via Drangedal, Nisser

 Rusket Says:  I found a bus connection via Drangedal, see my Treungen page. 

By car, bike or motorcycle

By car, bike or motorcycle, Nisser

 Rusket Says:  There is probably a way to get there by bus. But the easiest way is to go by your own / hired car, bike or motorcycle:* From Oslo or Haugesund on E134: Onto no 41 at Brunkeberg, continue south until you get there, appr. 50 km (58 to Treungen).* From Kristiansand: Road no 41... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Gravel road to Fyresdal and potholes

Gravel road to Fyresdal and potholes, Nisser

 Rusket Says:  There is a small road from Fjone on the west side of the lake, over the mountains to Fyresdal. It is a very nice trip by car, bike or motorcycle. The scenery is beautiful, and there is nothing there. I mean, the whole area around Nisser is full of cabins, privately owned or... 

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 I found a bus connection via Drangedal, see my Treungen page. 

 

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Q:  Is it possible to go on the cable ferry Nesland- Fjone with a VW camper 

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A: VW Camper shouldn't be a problem: The Fjone ferry “M/F Nissen” is Norway’s last cable ferry and takes cars, busses and passengers across Nisser at its narrowest point... 

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The lake and its surroundings

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 Nisser is the biggest lake in Telemark: 40 km long and 250 m deep. The lake is surrounded by nice beaches and tall mountains, and there are rock carvings, burial mounds and other cultural monuments in... 

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