Nature & outdoor life
Close to nature all year round
Rjukan is a true paradise for those who want to stay active in nature, whatever the season. Here, you’ll find a wide range of experiences, from peaceful hikes in spectacular landscapes to cycling, fishing in clear mountain lakes, and miles of cross-country ski trails in winter.
When the snow arrives, the area transforms into a winter wonderland, with everything from groomed tracks to unique nature experiences. Whether you’re seeking calm or a challenge, everything is in place for you to get close to nature.
Hiking
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Town centre walk
Charming roundtrip in the town centre of Rjukan
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Town centre walk
Charming roundtrip in the town centre of Rjukan
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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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Gaustastien
Gaustastien – A Historic Path Through Time Gaustastien is an old travel route that, for several hundred years, served as the main road between Rjukan, Tuddal, and the greater Grenland region. This particular section of the trail is about 4 km long and starts either from Dale (if beginning in Rjukan) or from Brendstaul (if…
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Kunstnerleden Oslo-Rjukan
Kunstnerleden is a historic cultural route that extend from the Oslo Kunstforening, located in the city’s oldest building on Christiania Square, to the Norwegian Trekking Association’s first tourist cabin at Krokan by Rjukanfossen
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Kvennavegen
Kvennavegen is an easy roundtrip at the roadless community at Mogen, Hardangervidda.
Cycling
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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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Bicycle in Møsvann area
Try one of the bicycle routes in Møsvatn, one of the gateways to Hardangervidda, and enjoy the spectacular nature,
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Bike rental
Intersport Rjukan and Gaustablikk Fjellresort offers bikerental.
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The bike trail “Sandvatn rundt”
Cycle around Sandvatn in Tinn! A family-friendly 5 km route featuring Mogstul beach, the historic Mælebru stone bridge, and great fishing. Plan your trip!
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Around Holmevatn lake
A familyfriendly roundtrip around Holmevatn lake (10 km).
Fishing
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Austbygde Utmarkslag
The card is valid for rod fishing from land
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Nedre Tinnsjå Utmarkslag
Nedre Tinnsjå Utmarkslag (NTU) offers cheap fishing in one of southern Norway’s best trout rivers and the country’s third deepest lake.
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Maarfjell Fiskelag
The card is valid for rod fishing from land at many lakes around Kalhovd at Hardangervidda.
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Tinn Jeger og Fiskerforening
Fishing license for the Måna utmarkslag and the Hydro terrain
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Gjøyst Fiskeri
Fishing permit for “Gøystvann” at Hardangervidda.
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Fishing
Tinn municipality has around 800 lakes containing trout and char. You can fish many of the lakes if you have a fishing permit.
Summer activities
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Norway’s toughest bungee jump
Telemark Opplevelser organises Norway’s highest permanent bungee jump from the suspension bridge at Vemork.
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M/B Fjellvåken
The M/B Fjellvåken takes you on a wonderful trip across Lake Møsvatn from Skinnarbu to Mogen Turisthytte -Hardangervidda
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Canoes and boats
There are many places where you can hire boats or canoes for trips on idyllic lakes.
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Minigolf hos Sandviken Camping
A 9 – holes minigolf track is situated at Sandviken Camping in Tinn Austbygd
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Swimming
Enjoy the summer and sunny weather at one of the swimming spots in the Rjukan area!
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Mini-golf at Gaustablikk
At Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell you have the opportunity to play a round of mini golf with wonderful view to Gaustatoppen
Winter activities & cross-country skiing
Winter activities
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Gausta Ski Resort
Gausta is one of the first resorts to get snow in Norway. Situated by the foot of Gaustatoppen, just 2,5 hrs from Oslo!
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Dog sledding with Petter Killi
Tinn Husky – Dog Sledding in Beautiful Gauset, Kalhovd, and Hardangervidda
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Haukeli Husky – Husky hike
Dog sledding is the dream of a true wilderness experience. At Haukeli Husky, you can join a dog sledding adventure every winter!
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Ice fishing
Come and try your luck in one of our popular ice fishing lakes!
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Ice climbing
Rjukan is reckoned the best location in Northern Europe for ice climbing.
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Rjukan Adventure
Guided Adventures in the Nordic Wilderness!
Cross country skiing
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Cross-country at Gausta
The cross-country tracks at the destination Gausta are in varied terrain. Here you will find short circular trails, trails that are light up at night, as well as longer tours that will take you up on the bare mountain.
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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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Cross-country skiing in Tessungdalen
There are several marked trails in Tessungdalen for cross-country skiing. Roundtrips, a trail that are lit up at the evening, as well as a longer one-way trail for a total of 10 km.
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Cross-country skiing in Skirvedalen
During winter there is a well developed network of trails both down in the valley and up in the mountains in Skirvedalen
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Hylldalen, Hjerdalen og Midtfjell rundt
Ski trail with light through the valley of Hylldalen.