Snowshoe Thompson emigrated to California in 1851, where he accepted a 300 km long postal route over the mountains.
Join Telemark Opplevelser on their guided tour along the ‘real’ saboteur route, from Rjukan fjellstue to Vemork, where you cross the gorge on the way! The tour can be customized according to time and length.
Kalhovd Tourist Cabin is a cosy lounge with a fireplace and a dining room seating 60 – 80 people.
The lodge under the sky is the place that trekkers and mountaineers meet! Here you can enjoy a nice break and some snacks before you take the path down again.
At Gvepseborg Café you can enjoy your meal while enjoying the stunning views of Rjukan and Gaustatoppen.
Rjukan Hytteby is mainly known for its great pizza, but also serves everything from hamburgers to homemade schnitzel.
Read the legend about Mari and Øystein, the forbidden love.
When released, The Rjukan Waterfall is a beautiful and powerful sight.
In Tinn Austbygd there is a 4 km cross-country skiing track which is lit up during the night.
Telemark Opplevelser specialises in ice-climbing courses and guided ice climbing. Those responsible for running the courses are Mountain Guide (IVBV/UIAGM/IFMGA).
Telemark Opplevelser would like to offer you the opportunity to see and enjoy Gaustatoppen from a different perspective.