The region consists of six municipalities: Fyresdal, Tokke, Vinje, Nissedal, Kviteseid, and Seljord.

The area of Vest-Telemark was historically called Øvre Telemark vestfjelske.

[2][4] The region is known for its folk traditions within music, clothing, handcrafts, food, and architecture.

This form of Norwegian is among those containing the most traces of the Old Norse language and grammar.

This area uses the Nynorsk written form of Norwegian.