Nature & outdoors
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Roundtrip at Gvepseborg
Bring your cross-country skis with Krossobanen cable car and take the 8km round trip in the borderzone of Hardangervidda! Krossobanen, Northern Europe's first cable car, brings you and your skis up to the starting point at Gvepseborg 883 metres above sea level. From here follow signs with "Rundløype Gvepseborg". Please note that this circular trail is not prepared, just marked.
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Rjukan – Notodden on UNESCOs world heritage list
Rjukan is on the nomination list for UNESCO World Heritage Site. The nomination is based on Rjukans industrial revolution. Read a summary of the nomination background.
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River kayaking
Austbygdåi in Tinn Austbygd is getting more and more popular for river kayaking.
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Town centre walk
Charming roundtrip in the town centre of Rjukan
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Kvennavegen
Kvennavegen is an easy roundtrip at the roadless community at Mogen, Hardangervidda.
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Solstien
The shortest way from Rjukan to Hardangervidda
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Ryes vei – The retreat
Ryes vei was used by the Norwegian saboteurs to escape after blowing up the heavy water factory during the second world war. Therefore Ryes vei is also called “The Retreat”.
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Cross country-skiing at Møsvatn
During the winter-time, Skinnarbu is offering you one of the premier cross-country terrains in Norway.
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Hiking on Hardangervidda
Experience Northern Europe’s largest high mountain plateau and the largest national park in Norway, Hardangervidda!
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Gaustatoppen from Stavsro
If you have a desire to hike to Gaustatoppen, the best place to start is Stavsro. The path is 4km one way, and suitable for both children and adults.
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Bakkhusjordet skitrack
At Bakkhusjordet there a skilift which is suitable for children.
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The Giant Sun Mirrors in Rjukan
The sun mirrors bring sun down to Rjukan Square during winter months, when it is normally shady.