Location: Rjukan
Top Things to do in Rjukan
Top 8 Nature & Parks 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. Royslandsbergo
2. Skyhook
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Hike/climb with hand-picked local guides. We help you: - Join small groups - Book with fully qualified, regularly inspected and ethically paid guides - Explore wild mountains!
Reviewed By EdytaEO - London, United Kingdom
We did a 12 days EBC Trek in October with Skyhook and their fantastic team from Freedom Adventures (Phura Gelzen Sherpa, Phura 2, Anil Raii, Santosh Sewa and all porters). The trek was simply unforgettable. We were very well looked after from the moment we have landed in Kathmandu. The accommodation in the city and in the mountains were great, places we have eaten offered variety of tasty meals, we had access to hot showers and wi-fi wherever that was possible. Trekking was never boring as Phura and his Team entertained group with songs and dances ???? and they were supporting us during those difficult times making sure we are drinking water and taking breaks. We truly had an amazing time from start to finish and will highly recommend Skyhook and Freedom Adventures to anyone who is looking to do EBC or similar trip. Huge THANK YOU to all for looking after us and for those beautiful memories you give us!
3. Gaustatoppen
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4.5 based on 321 reviews
Gaustatoppen, which many claim to be the most beautiful mountain in Norway, towers majestically above the town of Rjukan at an altitude of 1,883 metres. Around 30,000 people make the trip up to the summit every year to enjoy the fantastic views from the top. On a clear day, you can see all the way south to the coast and east to Sweden. You can see one sixth of Norway from here. No matter what the weather is like, you can still buy a cup of coffee, waffles and food at the Tourist Association's 100-year-old stone cabin on the summit. You can pick your own stone from the piles around the summit and get it stamped to prove that you climbed the mountain. A new alpine slope down Gaustatoppen is planned, but this is no new idea. Had it not been for the Second World War, the alpine disciplines at the 1940 World Championships would have been arranged here.
Reviewed By SootyShearwater - Oslo, Norway
What a great way to spend the day. There is plenty of parking at the bottom of the hill. You walk up - everyone can make it if they take their time. The views from the top are fantastic and there are signs there telling you what you are looking at. Once you get to the top it's worth the extra hour or so to go to the end of the ridge. There are a lot less people and a much better view. Bring sturdy shoes for the trip back down the hill and plenty of water.
4. Krossobanen
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Gaustabanen
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Gausta Skisenter
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Tveitoparken
Tveitoparken is an idyllic pearl just 2 km from the center of Rjukan. Here you will find a nice pond to take a cooling bath on a hot summer day. Great for picnics with kids. In addition to the swimming facilities here, there are playground equipment and a sand volleyball court. You can find Tveitoparken in a residential area at Rjukan Ungdomsskole. Follow signs from Sam Eydesgate.
