Location: Rjukan
Top Things to do in Rjukan
The 6 Best Outdoor Activities in Rjukan, Eastern Norway
Rjukan (Norwegian: [ˈrjʉːkɑn]) is a town and the administrative centre of Tinn municipality in Telemark, Norway. It is situated in Vestfjorddalen, between Møsvatn and Lake Tinn, and got its name after Rjukan Falls west of the town. The Tinn municipality council granted township status for Rjukan in 1996. The town has 3,386 inhabitants (Jan. 2007).
Restaurants in Rjukan
1. Heavywater Adventures
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Amazing kayaktours in the stunning nature, around the beautiful historical town of Rjukan with experienced kayak guides!
2. Krossobanen
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
The Ryesvei is an exciting zig-zag path located in the terrain below the Krossobanen Cableway. This outstanding track is open for sledgeriding. The distance from the upper station Gvepseborg down to Krosso is 3851 meters, the difference in altitude approx. 500 meters and it winds down through a total of 21 curves. This makes it the longest sledge-hill (with lift) in Norway.
Reviewed By Yogatramp - Grimstad, Norway
Fun ride in the Blueberry. Great views. Nice and expensive waffle in the top restaurant. Would have walked down if I had good shoes. Nice hike.
3. Gaustabanen
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Gaustabanen, the cable car inside Gaustatoppen mountain has been a well-kept secret. Gaustabanen consists of a battery driven car on a cable that carries passengers approximately 860 metres horizontally up inside the mountain. Right in the centre of the mountain there is a station, with an angled shuttle line of 1040 metres that rises to 1800 metres above sea level. From the top, there is an exit to the so-called Tuddalstippen, situated right under the Gaustatoppen Tourist Cabin.
4. Gausta Skisenter
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3.5 based on 38 reviews
At Gausta Skisenter in the heart of Telemark you can experience alpine skiing in the mountains where it was born. Without compromises and long queues to the lifts. With 35 slopes, three children areas, two snow parks and challenging off-piste opportunities Gausta offers something for skiers at all levels. The lift system stretches from Vatnedalen via Gaustablikk, Hovdestaul and the slopes of Gaustatopen. Add Gaustabanen and the opportunities to take the train all the way up to Gaustatoppen and you will find a vertical drop and challenging skiing that’s hard to find north of the Alps. No matter if you prefer the varied black and red pistes at Gaustablikk, the smooth blue and green slopes for sweet carving at Hovdestaul or off-piste adventures from the top you will find a challenge that suits you.
5. Rjukan Klatrepark
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
