Events in Rjukan and Telemark
Concerts, festivals, guided tours and experiences — updated daily from official tourism sources.
July 2026
- Tue, 21 July 2026· Rjukan· Teater & spel
Marispelet at Rjukanfossen 2026
Telemark's own Romeo and Juliet — one of Norway's largest historical musical plays, performed on the edge of the gorge by Rjukanfossen.
📍 Rjukanfossen / Vemork
- Thu, 30 July 2026· Notodden· festival
Notodden Blues Festival 2026
Welcome to Notodden Blues Festival 2026! One of Northern Europe's largest blues festivals. Dates: July 30 - August 2. Famous artists such as Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, The Darkness, Vanessa Collier, among others.
📍 Notodden
August 2026
- Sat, 1 August 2026· Rjukan· Sport
Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2026
The world's toughest triathlon — 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycling, and 42.2 km run finishing at the peak of Gaustatoppen near Rjukan.
📍 Eidfjord til Gaustatoppen
- Sun, 2 August 2026· Notodden· musikk
Halvdan Sivertsen at the Somliga går med trasiga skor concert
Halvdan Sivertsen and his band play at the free concert as the finale of the festival.
📍 Notodden
Date not set
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· mat og drikke
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
- Date to be confirmed· Telemark· overnatting
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
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· vandring
Mountain hike to Gaustatoppen
Go on a mountain hike to Gaustatoppen and enjoy a view of one-sixth of Norway from the summit.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rauland· festival
Easter Package 2026 in Rauland at Austbø Hotell
Dream Easter in Rauland! Skiing, sauna & delicious food at Austbø Hotell.
📍 Rauland
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· vandring
Mountain hiking
Go on a mountain hike to Gaustatoppen and enjoy a view over one-sixth of Norway from the top.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
History
Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Take Gaustabanen to the top
Take Gaustabanen to the top in 15 minutes for a unique journey through the mountain and fantastic views.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Explore Gaustatoppen's history
Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Porsgrunn· musikk
Tea & Tones Jonas B. Gundersen & Ælvespeilet
An atmospheric Saturday experience with classic Afternoon Tea followed by a concert at Ælvespeilet.
📍 Ælvespeilet
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· klatring
Off-piste skiing from Gaustatoppen
Skiing from Gaustatoppen offers raw descents and spectacular views – an unforgettable experience.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· utstilling
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, a partner. Visit Hard...
📍 Skinnarbu
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Top Secret Dining at Gaustatoppen
A unique dining experience combining a 3-course dinner and stories from the Cold War – perfect for groups!
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· bilferie
Art & Culture – 2 days
Experience a mix of traditional and modern Telemark culture on this road trip along the national park route. A perfect weekend trip for the art and culture enthusiast! Highlights along the way: See the largest preserved...
📍 Hardangervidda
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· mat
Gaustatoppen Turisthytte
Enjoy fresh waffles and something warm to drink while taking in the fantastic view, either inside or out in the sun.
📍 Gaustatoppen Turisthytte
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Gaustabanen
Take Gaustabanen to the summit in 15 minutes for a unique journey through the mountain and a fantastic view.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Vinje· aktivitet
Dog Sledding with Haukeli Husky
Experience Telemark's nature from a dog sled! Join Haukeli Husky for an unforgettable trip.
📍 Haukeli
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Using Gaustabanen
Take Gaustabanen to the top in 15 minutes for a unique journey through the mountain and a fantastic view.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· fiske
Fishing on Hardangervidda
Along the national park route, there are plenty of fishing lakes and opportunities. Be prepared that the best fishing spots might be a bit of a walk from the road. Trout and char are the most common types of fish. Photo: Hans-...
📍 Hardangervidda
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· utstilling
Experience Gaustatoppen's history
Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· alpint
Skiing from Gaustatoppen
Experience exceptional world-class skiing during winter and spring at Gausta!
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· vandring
Mountain Hike Gaustatoppen
Go on a mountain hike to Gaustatoppen and enjoy a view over one-sixth of Norway from the summit.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· mat
Top Secret Dining
A unique dining experience combining a 3-course dinner and stories from the Cold War – perfect for groups!
📍 Gaustabanen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan
History Gaustatoppen
Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Guided tour Gaustatoppen
Join a guided tour to Gaustatoppen, discover the history and explore the hidden rooms of great significance.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· overnatting
Cabins and apartments at Gausta
Stay in a cozy cabin or apartment, many with ski in/out and views of Gaustatoppen.
📍 Gausta
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan
Floating sauna at Gaustablikk Fjellresort
From culinary experiences to a floating sauna, with views of the majestic Gaustatoppen.
📍 Gaustablikk Fjellresort
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· alpint
Gausta Skisenter
Season from December to April. 2.5 hours from Oslo. 37 slopes and 13 lifts.
📍 Gausta skisenter
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· guidet tur
High Mountain Cruise with Fjellvåken II
Enjoy the magnificent nature of Hardangervidda from the lake. An unforgettable experience.
📍 Hardangervidda
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· vandring
Saboteur Trail, Rjukan
Walk in the footsteps of the saboteurs! The Saboteur Trail is the path the world-famous Norwegian resistance fighters used during WWII when they were to blow up the heavy water factory. The hike: Length Difficulty Time 8 k...
📍 Rjukan
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· opplevelser
Selstali Mountain Farm
From FV37, a little past Krokan Turisthytte, you can turn off towards Selstali Seter, in scenic surroundings at the foot of Gaustatoppen. At Selstali Seter, children can participate in milking the cows, cuddling with the lambs, or...
📍 Selstali Seter
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· historie
Cannon position at Gvepseborg, Rjukan
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 Wild reindeer is the most important animal on Hard...
📍 Gvepseborg, Rjukan
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· ekstremsport
Bungee jumping in Rjukan
Norway's wildest 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 completely special and incredibly wild, as it is like...
📍 Rjukan
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· sykling
Cycling on Hardangervidda
Cycling on Hardangervidda is named one of the country's most beautiful cycling tours. Krossobanen The start of the tour is very special; Northern Europe's first two-rope aerial tramway, Krossobanen, transports you to the starting point on Gvepse...
📍 Hardangervidda
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· aktiviteter
Activities for everyone at Vierli
Bring the family or your friends and visit Vierli at the top of Rauland! Here are a number of activities and opportunities during the summer season: Vierli Cafeteria with lunch and dinner dishes, coffee and cakes Children's seating...
📍 Vierli
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· marked
Telemarkstunet at Raulandsakademiet
Telemarkstunet at Raulandsakademiet is a pleasant courtyard in Rauland consisting of old, log-built houses and a range of activities throughout the year: Handicraft exhibition and market, Second-hand sales and summer café, Own...
📍 Rauland
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· vandring
Fagersand
Experience Fagersand – a beach gem and a popular hiking and recreation area by Lognvikvatn below Austbø Hotell! Paths have been prepared here, allowing you to walk on dry ground across the marshlands down to the beach which...
📍 Lognvikvatn
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· kultur
Myllarheimen, Arabygdi
There is a rich and diverse wildlife on Hardangervidda; here you can read about what you might encounter and get a glimpse of if you are lucky. » Read more about birdlife here. Wild reindeer The wild reindeer is the most important animal on Hardangervidda...
📍 Arabygdi
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· natur
Animal graves at Kalhovd
There is a rich and diverse animal life 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. Reindeer Reindeer are the most important animal on Hard...
📍 Kalhovd
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· bilferie
Hardangervidda National Park Route
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...
📍 Hardangervidda
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· familie
Children's Favorites
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 indoors...
📍 Hardangervidda
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· bilferie
Best of Hardangervidda – 5 days
Is this your first trip here? If you choose this car holiday, you'll get the highlights along the national park route. Day 1 - 5. Click for a large map Some highlights: See the largest preserved medieval stave church in...
📍 Hardangervidda
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· museum
Tinn Museum
Tinn Museum is a local heritage centre with houses from before the Black Death and onwards. The oldest building, a storehouse, was built before 1350. Tinn Museum is a playground for all time and a museum unlike most. The area consists of hist...
📍 Tinn
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· bilferie
Experience Tinnbygdene – 3 days
Experience the beautiful Tinnbygdene where you get a taste of Norwegian craft traditions, food traditions, and cultural heritage. Some highlights are natural slides and giant's kettles at Røyslandsbergo Håvardsrud Seterli...
📍 Tinnbygdene
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· kunst
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 stands tall. The hike: Length Difficulty Time (without breaks) 4 km r/t...
📍 Vierli
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
History at Gaustatoppen
Explore Gaustatoppen's hidden history with Cold War secrets and military heritage.
📍 Gaustabanen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Guided tour of Gaustatoppen
Join a guided tour of Gaustatoppen, discover its history and explore the hidden rooms of great significance.
📍 Gaustabanen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Gaustabanen (historic)
Built in 1950 for military purposes, this historic funicular offers a 15-minute ride to Gaustatoppen with spectacular views.
📍 Gaustabanen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· overnatting
Gaustablikk Fjellresort
From culinary experiences to floating saunas, with a view of the majestic Gaustatoppen.
📍 Gaustablikk Fjellresort
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· overnatting
Gausta Sportell
Modern hotel in Gausta, 50 meters from the ski slopes, with 30 units from double rooms to apartments for up to 8 people.
📍 Gausta Sportell
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· mat
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
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· mat
Provianten
Inside Gaustatoppen you'll find 'Provianten', a cozy kiosk serving freshly baked sveler and pastries every day.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· bilferie
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 conditions The entire national park route g...
📍 Hardangervidda
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· kultur
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 replicas of old
📍 Rauland
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
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
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· guidet tur
Guided tour
Join a guided tour to Gaustatoppen, discover the history and explore the hidden rooms of great significance.
📍 Gaustatoppen
- Date to be confirmed· Rjukan· overnatting
Cabins and apartments
Stay in a cozy cabin or apartment, many with ski-in/ski-out and views of Gaustatoppen
📍 Gausta
- Date to be confirmed· Hardangervidda· utstilling
RAULAND in 360
See the fantastic 360-degree views from several locations in the Falkeriset - Rauland - Vierli area.
📍 Rauland
Combine with a school or corporate trip
We assemble packages that include events, accommodation and activities.