Upper Telemark is a Norwegian region comprising the inland of the county Telemark. More than two thirds of the total area of Telemark, or above 10,000 square kilometres, belong to the traditional region of Upper Telemark. Conversely, Lower Telemark refers to the more densely populated, flatter coastal area of Grenland and traditionally also includes Central Telemark. Øvre Telemark has a varied and often scenic landscape, with many hills, mountains, valleys and lakes. Traditionally, Upper Telemark includes today's municipalities Vinje, Tokke, Seljord, Fyresdal, Kviteseid, Nissedal, Tinn and Hjartdal. Traditionally, the term Telemark only referred to this area, which also included Numedal.