Events in Rjukan and Telemark

Notodden Blues Festival

Notodden Blues Festival, abbreviated NBF, is a festival for blues that takes place in Notodden, Telemark county, and is one of Northern Europe's largest blues festivals.

Notodden Blues Festival 2027

We are already looking forward to next summer so much that we can't hold back!

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

Fishing on Hardangervidda

Along the national park route, there are plenty of fishing waters and fishing 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 types of fish. Photo: Hans-...

📍 Hardangervidda

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

Telemarkstunet at Raulandsakademiet

Telemarkstunet at Raulandsakademiet is a pleasant courtyard in Rauland consisting of old log houses and a range of activities throughout the year: Handicraft exhibition and market, second-hand sales and summer café, own...

📍 Rauland

Experience Tinnbygdene – 3 days

Experience the beautiful Tinnbygdene where you get a taste of Norwegian craft traditions, food traditions, and cultural heritage. Some highlights include natural slides and giant's kettles on Røyslandsbergo Håvardsrud Seterli...

📍 Tinnbygdene

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

Animal graves at Kalhovd

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. Reindeer Reindeer are the most important animal on Hard...

📍 Kalhovd

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 inside...

📍 Hardangervidda

Best of Hardangervidda – 5 days

Is this your first trip here? If you choose this car holiday, you will experience the highlights along the national park route. Day 1 - 5. Click for large map Some highlights: See the largest preserved medieval stave church in...

📍 Hardangervidda

The King's Lounge

Taste local dishes in a room filled with history, where the King's 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

Saboteur's Trail, Rjukan

Walk in the footsteps of the saboteurs! The Saboteur's 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

Gaustabanen

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

📍 Gaustatoppen

Tinn Museum

Tinn Museum is a local history museum with houses dating from before the Black Death onwards. The oldest building, a storehouse, was built before 1350. Tinn Museum is an all-time playground and a museum unlike most. The area consists of hist...

📍 Tinn

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

Cabins and apartments

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

📍 Gausta

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

Gausta Sportell

Just 50 meters from the ski slopes lies this modern hotel in Gausta, with 30 functional units – from cozy double rooms to spacious apartments for up to 8 people

📍 Gausta

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

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

Floating sauna at Gaustablikk Fjellresort

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

📍 Gaustablikk Fjellresort

Cabins and apartments at Gausta

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

📍 Gausta

Halvdan Sivertsen

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 groomed trails, longest descent is 3200 meters.

📍 Gausta

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

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

The Provisions at Gaustatoppen

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

📍 Gaustatoppen

The Provisions Store

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

📍 Gaustatoppen

Blues Symposium and Garden Party

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

Hardangervidda National Park Route

The Hardangervidda National Park Route, also called the Telemark Mountain Road, 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

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

Fagersand

Experience Fagersand – a beach pearl and a popular hiking and recreation area by Lognvikvatn below Austbø Hotell! Paths have been established here where you can walk dry-shod over the marshland down to the beach which...

📍 Lognvikvatn

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

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

Gaustabanen (historic)

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

📍 Gaustabanen

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

Myllarheimen, Arabygdi

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. Reindeer The reindeer is the most important animal on Hardangervidda...

📍 Arabygdi

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

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

Skiing from Gaustatoppen

Experience exceptional world-class skiing in winter and spring at Gausta! Here you will find both a clearly marked slope down Langefonn, as well as challenging steep couloirs.

📍 Gaustatoppen

Our Experiences

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

📍 Hardangervidda

Car holiday

Planning a car holiday? Here you will find great suggestions for what you should experience along the national park route.

📍 Hardangervidda