Shopping
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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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Rjukan Swimmingpool
Rjukanbadet is not just a swimming complex, but a center for well being and comfort.
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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.
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Håvardsrud Saeter
The Håvardsrud farm has mainly been a dairy farm, but it was always necessary to diversify to be able to make a living there.
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Ice climbing
Rjukan is reckoned the best location in Northern Europe for ice climbing.
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Cycling on the Hardangervidda
Cycling on the Hardangervidda brings you into beautiful and charming high mountain nature, Hardangervidda is Norway’s largest national park.
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Sledge-track
Come to Rjukan and try the longest sledge-hill in Norway.
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Håvardsrud Saeter
It is a great experience to come to a mountain pasture where the cows are grazing, and watch work being done the way it has been for hundreds of years