Events in Rjukan and Telemark

Sveiven 25 years — 2026

Sveiven celebrates 25 years of hiking and joy at Gausta!

📍 Gausta, 3660 Rjukan

Night Hike in the Saboteurs' Footsteps

Follow in the saboteurs' footsteps! Experience the Heavy Water Basement, a guided tour, and historical food at Vemork.

📍 Vemork

Top Secret Dining

A unique dining experience combining a 3-course meal and stories from the Cold War – perfect for groups!

📍 Gaustabanen

Vanessa Collier

Gausta Turisthytte

Enjoy fresh waffles and something hot to drink while taking in the fantastic view, inside in the warmth or outside in the sun.

📍 Gaustatoppen Turisthytte

Unique accommodation in the heart of nature

Spegle Hyllandsfoss in Telemark offers a unique accommodation experience with hotel standards in the heart of nature by Hyllandsfossen.

📍 Hyllandsfossen

Easter Package 2026 in Rauland at Austbø Hotell

Dream Easter in Rauland! Skiing, sauna & delicious food at Austbø Hotell.

📍 Rauland

Take the Gausta Railway to the top

Take the Gausta Railway to the top in 15 minutes for a unique journey through the mountain and fantastic views.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Explore the history of Gaustatoppen

Explore the hidden history of Gaustatoppen with Cold War secrets and military heritage.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Mountain hiking

Go on a mountain hike to Gaustatoppen and enjoy a view of one-sixth of Norway from the top.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Off-piste skiing from Gaustatoppen

Skiing from Gaustatoppen offers raw descents and spectacular views – an unforgettable experience.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Tea & Tones Jonas B. Gundersen & Ælvespeilet

An atmospheric Saturday experience with classic Afternoon Tea followed by a concert at Ælvespeilet.

📍 Ælvespeilet

Bungee jumping in Rjukan

Norway's toughest bungee jump! Experience Norway's highest bungee jump from Vemorkbrua in Rjukan - down into the gorge which is a whole 84 meters deep! Experienced jumpers describe the experience as very special and incredibly raw, as it is like...

📍 Rjukan

The Royal Lounge

Taste local dishes in a room filled with history, where the Royal Elevator once transported royalty and military personnel up the mountain.

📍 Gaustabanen

Biking on Hardangervidda

Biking on Hardangervidda is named one of the country's most beautiful bike tours. Krossobanen The start of the trip is very special; Northern Europe's first two-rope railway, Krossobanen, transports you to the starting point on Gvepse...

📍 Hardangervidda

Provianten

Inside Gaustatoppen you'll find 'Provianten', a cozy kiosk serving freshly baked sveler and pastries every day.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Gaustabanen

Take Gaustabanen up to the top in 15 minutes for a unique journey through the mountain and fantastic views.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Cannon position at Gvepseborg, Rjukan

There is a rich and diverse wildlife on Hardangervidda, here you can read about what you can encounter and get a glimpse of if you are lucky. » Read more about bird life here. Wild reindeer The wild reindeer is the most important animal on Hard...

📍 Gvepseborg, Rjukan

Top Secret Dining at Gaustabanen

A unique dining experience combining a 3-course meal and stories from the Cold War – perfect for groups!

📍 Gaustabanen

Dog Sledding with Haukeli Husky

Experience Telemark's nature from a dog sled! Join Haukeli Husky for an unforgettable trip.

📍 Haukeli

Using Gaustabanen

Take Gaustabanen to the top in 15 minutes for a unique journey through the mountain and a fantastic view.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Experience Gaustatoppen's history

Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Mountain Hike Gaustatoppen

Go on a mountain hike to Gaustatoppen and enjoy a view over one-sixth of Norway from the summit.

📍 Gaustatoppen

History Gaustatoppen

Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Floating sauna at Gaustablikk Fjellresort

From culinary experiences to a floating sauna, with views of the majestic Gaustatoppen.

📍 Gaustablikk Fjellresort

Hardangervidda National Park Centre

Hardangervidda National Park Centre, Skinnarbu is a state-authorized national park centre for Hardangervidda National Park and is co-located with Norsk Villreinsenter Sør, which is a partner. Visit Hard...

📍 Skinnarbu

Cabins and apartments at Gausta

Stay in a cozy cabin or apartment, many with ski in/out and view towards Gaustatoppen.

📍 Gausta

Halvdan Sivertsen

Fagersand

Experience Fagersand – a beach gem and a popular hiking and recreation area by Lognvikvatn below Austbø Hotell! Here, paths have been created where you can walk on dry land across the marshy areas down to the beach that...

📍 Fagersand

Selstali Seter

From FV37 a little past Krokan Turisthytte, you can turn off towards Selstali Seter, in beautiful surroundings at the foot of Gaustatoppen. At Selstali Seter, children can participate in milking the cows, cuddling with the lambs, or...

📍 Selstali Seter

History experiences Gaustatoppen

Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Top Secret Dining Gaustatoppen

A unique dining experience combining a 3-course dinner and stories from the Cold War – perfect for groups!

📍 Gaustatoppen

Gausta Ski Resort

Season from December to April, 2.5 hours from Oslo, 37 slopes and 13 lifts, four ski areas, family-friendly, night skiing available, 35 km of prepared slopes, longest descent is 3200 meters.

📍 Gausta Skisenter

Guided tour Gaustatoppen

Join a guided tour to Gaustatoppen, discover its history and explore the hidden rooms of great significance.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Guided tour to Gaustatoppen

Join a guided tour to Gaustatoppen, discover the history and explore the hidden rooms of great significance.

📍 Gaustatoppen

The Royal Lounge Gaustatoppen

Taste local dishes in a room filled with history, where the King's Elevator once transported royalty and military personnel up the mountain.

📍 Kongeloungen, Gaustatoppen

Accommodation at Gaustablikk Fjellresort

From culinary experiences to a floating sauna, with a view of the majestic Gaustatoppen.

📍 Gaustablikk Fjellresort

Cabins and apartments at Gaustatoppen

Stay in a cozy cabin or apartment, many with ski in/out and views of Gaustatoppen

📍 Gaustatoppen

History

Explore the hidden history of Gaustatoppen with Cold War secrets and military heritage.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Kids' Favorites (3 days)

Be a conductor on the Krossobanen for a day, or try one of the slides at Rjukanbadet! Along the Hardangervidda National Park route, there are many activities for the little ones! Some highlights: Playing and splashing inside...

📍 Hardangervidda

Provianten Gaustatoppen

Inside Gaustatoppen you will find 'Provianten', a cozy kiosk that serves freshly baked sveler (Norwegian pancakes) and pastries every day.

📍 Provianten, Gaustatoppen

Jalen Ngonda

Raga Rockers

Webcam on Gaustatoppen

See the conditions on Gaustatoppen right now via webcam.

📍 Gaustatoppen

The Royal Lounge at Gaustabanen

Taste local dishes in a room filled with history, where the Royal Elevator once transported royalty and military personnel up the mountain.

📍 Gaustabanen

The Devon Allman Project feat. Bernard Allison

Blood Brothers

The Provisions at Gaustatoppen

Inside Gaustatoppen, you'll find 'Provianten', a cozy kiosk serving freshly baked sveler (Norwegian pancakes) and pastries every day.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Blues Symposium and Garden Party

High Mountain Cruise with Fjellvåken II

The Animal Graves at Kalhovd

There is a rich and diverse animal life on Hardangervidda, here you can read about what you might encounter and get a glimpse of if you are lucky. » Read more about bird life here. Wild reindeer The wild reindeer is the most important animal on Hard...

📍 Kalhovd

Myllarheimen, Arabygdi

There is a rich and diverse wildlife on Hardangervidda, here you can read what you can encounter and get a glimpse of if you are lucky. » Read more about bird life here. Wild reindeer The wild reindeer is the most important animal on Hard...

📍 Arabygdi

Dumdum Boys

BIGBANG

Top Secret Dining at Gaustatoppen

A unique dining experience combining a 3-course dinner and stories from the Cold War – perfect for groups!

📍 Gaustatoppen

Gaustabanen – A Historic Journey

Built in 1950 for military purposes, this historic railway offers you a 15-minute ride to Gaustatoppen with spectacular views.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Vidsyn – Oksatjønn Sculpture Walk

Visit the sculpture Vidsyn at Vierli. This is a sculpture walk that offers both views and insight! At the top of Vierlinuten, the sculpture Vidsyn is enthroned. The hike: Length Difficulty Time (without breaks) 4 km r/t...

📍 Vierli

Fishing on Hardangervidda

Along the national park route, there are plenty of fishing waters and opportunities. Be prepared that the best fishing spots may be a bit of a walk from the road. Trout and char are the most common fish species. Photo: Hans-...

📍 Hardangervidda

Gausta Ski Resort - Season

Season from December to April. 37 slopes and 13 lifts. Four ski areas. Family-friendly. Evening skiing available. 35 km of groomed trails. Longest descent is 3200 meters.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Hardangervidda National Park Route

The Hardangervidda National Park Route, also called Fjellveien Telemark, is a driving route where you can experience Hardangervidda and the mountains of Telemark in spring, summer or autumn. Perfect for those on a road trip, or for those who...

📍 Hardangervidda

Plan your car holiday

Route and directions Are you wondering how long it takes to drive from one place to another? Then these pages can help you: Gule Sider - directions Google Maps Road standard The entire national park route g...

History at Gaustatoppen

Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.

📍 Gaustabanen

Cabins and apartments at Gausta

Stay in a cozy cabin or apartment, many with ski in/out and views of Gaustatoppen

📍 Gausta

Art & Culture – 2 days

Experience a mix of traditional and modern Telemark culture on this car trip along the national park route. Perfect weekend trip for the art and culture enthusiast! Highlights along the way: See the largest preserved mid...

📍 Hardangervidda

Gaustabanen (historic)

Built in 1950 for military purposes, this historic funicular offers a 15-minute ride to Gaustatoppen with spectacular views.

📍 Gaustabanen

Telemarkstunet

Telemarkstunet is known for its summer activities. The farm is open from July to August. Telemarkstunet is open from 11 AM to 4 PM. Open every day during the summer season. Telemarkstunet is a collection of copies of old houses from Ra...

📍 Rauland

DF Ammonia

Join guided tours on D/F Ammonia at Mæl station. D/F Ammonia is the sister ship of D/F Hydro, which was sunk by the heavy water saboteurs during World War II. The railway ferry was built in 1929, and is worth...

📍 Mæl stasjon

Håvardsrud Mountain Farm Life

Håvardsrud Mountain Farm Life is a traditional Norwegian mountain farm in Skirvedalen. Here, children can have fun, run freely, and get to know farm animals. Animal care. The dairymaids working at the farm will show and tell how to handle...

📍 Skirvedalen

The Royal Lounge – Historic Eatery

Taste local dishes in a room filled with history, where the Royal Elevator once transported royalty and military personnel.

📍 Gaustabanen

Provianten – Kiosk at Gaustatoppen

Inside Gaustatoppen you will find 'Provianten', a cozy kiosk serving freshly baked sveler (Norwegian pancakes) and pastries every day.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Children's Favorites

Be a conductor on Krossobanen for a day, or try one of the slides at Rjukanbadet! Along the Hardangervidda National Park route, there are many activities for the little ones! Some highlights: Playing and splashing indoors...

📍 Hardangervidda

Top Secret Dining

A unique dining experience combining a 3-course dinner and stories from the Cold War – perfect for groups!

📍 Gaustabanen

Blues Business 2026

Guided tour

Join a guided tour to Gaustatoppen, discover the history and explore the hidden rooms of great significance.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Mountain hike to Gaustatoppen

Go on a mountain hike to Gaustatoppen and enjoy a view of one-sixth of Norway from the top.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Take Gaustabanen to the top

Take Gaustabanen to the top in 15 minutes for a unique journey through the mountain and fantastic views.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Winter activities at Gausta Ski Resort

Season from December to April with 37 slopes and 13 lifts.

📍 Gausta Skisenter

Gaustatoppen Tourist Cabin

Enjoy fresh waffles and something warm to drink while taking in the fantastic view, either indoors or out in the sun.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Saboteur Trail, Rjukan

Walk in the footsteps of the saboteurs! The Saboteur Trail is the route the world-famous Norwegian resistance fighters used during World War II when they were going to blow up the heavy water plant. The hike: Length Difficulty Time 8 k...

📍 Rjukan

Our Experiences

Hardangervidda offers a sea of experiences. Here is your guide to the best experiences.

📍 Hardangervidda