Melum

Melum or Mælum is a village in Skien Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located at the south end of the lake Norsjø, about 10 km to the west of the town of Skien. The villages of Ulefoss and Helgja (in Nome Municipality) are located about 10 km to the north and the village of Klovholt is located about 6 km to the southeast. The Norwegian National Road 36 runs through the village.

Melum Church is located in the village. The village also has a school, a kindergarten, and a sports club.

History
Melum was administratively a part of Solum Municipality from 1 January 1838 (when municipalities were established in Norway) until 1 January 1964 when it became part of Skien Municipality.