Real nature experiences

Spring and summer in Rauland

In Rauland you can hike, fish, cycle and ride horses. You can visit the peaks, or take a canoe trip. You can stay and eat well at one of the hotels, or in comfortable cabins with beautiful mountain scenery right outside the door. There are many options, and the road is also short to the other attractions in mountainous Telemark. 

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Høgfjell cruise with M/B Fjellvåken II

A different day in the mountains? Fjellvåken takes you into the heart of the Hardangervidda plateau in just over an hour. Guided tour around the Kvennastien…
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Remember to wear a seatbelt in the mountains

Are you taking your dog for a walk in the mountains? Then you may have heard about leash requirements in certain areas. The hiking areas in…
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Celebrate May 17th at Austbø Hotell

Austbø Hotell Welcome to a pleasant and tasty celebration of National Day on May 17th. Hotellinviting family, friends and guests…
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Children's seats on Vierli

On Vierli you will find one of the coziest family experiences in Rauland: Children's seats. Here children can get up close to animals,…
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May 17th in Rauland and Vinje

Welcome to the May 17th celebration in Vinje! Here you will find the program for the various locations: May 17th program for Rauland At 8:45am Mass…
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Golf simulator on Austbø

Vinje Golfsimulator welcomes you to a state-of-the-art indoor golf experience at Rauland! Click here for booking In the newly restored hall…
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Visit the sculpture Vidsyn

On Vierli you will find one of the most atmospheric art experiences in the mountains: the sculpture Vidsyn. Here art, nature and views meet…
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Austbø Hotell looking for reception and sales manager

Do you dream of a job with beautiful nature right outside your door, varied working days and an inclusive work environment? Now you have…
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New catering menu from Raulandsakademiet

Spring is here, and that means new flavors and great experiences around the table. Now we present the fresh catering menu from…
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Games and activities at Rauland Høgfjellshotell

Guests at Rauland Høgfjellshotell now have even more reasons to stay a little extra in the lobby. Hotellbecause it has…
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Show consideration for the wild reindeer

Now, in the spring, we are entering the calving season for wild reindeer. It is then extra important to show consideration for the animals…
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Massage and wellness in Rauland Høgfjellshotell

Now you can combine fresh mountain air with true relaxation in the wellness department at Rauland. Høgfjellshotell. HotellIt offers a varied selection of massages…
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Experience Rauland with our new winter map

Rauland is known as a winter paradise for young and old, and now we have made it even easier to explore…
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Thanks for the season!

Rauland Skisenter is now closed for the season. We thank all guests for visiting this winter and now at Easter. It…
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Gje Låm: Your efforts lead to better cross-country skiing trails in Rauland

Cross-country skiing in Rauland is more than just a winter activity! It is a true nature experience through spectacular snow-covered expanses and a…
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Thank you for the winter season!

We are now parking the trail machine for this season. It has been melting well the last week and with water flowing over the trail in…
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Live updates from the cross-country ski trail

The track log gives you a clear overview of the trail network and makes it easy to see which trails are tracked. The machines…
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Winter hiking trail – Around Uvatn/ Vierli

Now you can hike on foot or with snowshoes on a paved and prepared trail around Uvatn with a start and finish…
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Rauland magazine 2025/26

The latest edition of Raulandsmagasinet is out! Raulandsmagasinet is published annually and has become a regular companion for both visitors and cabin owners…
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Meet our mascot Bruse!

Bruse is an active little goat from Vinje in Telemark. When the sun rises over the mountains, he is ready to…

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What is happening at Rauland?

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Sunday 17 May

17 May at Rauland

May 17th program for Rauland At 8:45am Mass in Rauland Church At 9:30am: Concert at the Rehabilitation Center AiR by the Rauland Music Band. Everyone is welcome! At…
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Sunday 17 May

Celebrate May 17th at Austbø Hotell

Austbø Hotell Welcome to a pleasant and tasty celebration of National Day on May 17th. Hotellinviting family, friends and guests…
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Tuesday 19 May, at 19:00

Your time – a respite from everyday life

Sometimes all we really need is… to stop for a moment. Take a deep breath. And remember…
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Tuesday, May 19

Tuesdays in May – dinner specials at Austbø Hotell

Austbø Hotell invites you to pleasant Tuesday dinners throughout May. Every Tuesday, today's dinner is served for only NOK 150,- between…
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Friday 22 May

Village cinema on Raulandsakademiet 22.5

Welcome to the village cinema at Raulandsakademiet. Sale of pizza, popcorn and soda!…
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Thursday, May 28, at 17:00 PM

In Egner's footsteps: Afternoon trip to Vå with Oddvar Loftsgarden

In the summers of 1940 and 1944, Thorbjørn Egner was in Rauland. He cycled around and drew the largest farms in the village and…
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Friday 5 June, at 20:00

Concert: The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

When Kevin Henderson (Shetland), Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway) and Anders Hall (Sweden) met for the first time in 2009, a…
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Friday 5 June, at 18:00

Spring release 2026 – USN Rauland

The students at USN – Department of Traditional Arts and Folk Music have been in workshops and rehearsal rooms during the winter, and now…
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Saturday 6 June, at 13:00

Spring release 2026 – USN Rauland

The students at USN – Department of Traditional Arts and Folk Music have been in workshops and rehearsal rooms during the winter, and now…
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Saturday 13 June

The rural market at Rauland

Welcome to the village market on June 13, 2026 at 11:00 in Raulandshallen (at Rauland Skule). There will be a second-hand shop, flea markets, auction and…
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Saturday 20 June

Summer opening at Vierli 

A new summer season is approaching Vierli. Vierli Kafeteria opens June 20th and will be open every day,…
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Thursday, August 13, at 17:00 PM

Tailgate sale on Telemarkstunet

Do you have things sitting in closets and storage rooms that you no longer use? Then it might be time to…
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Friday 4 September, at 20:00

Psalmsong, pub and café with SPOR on Raulandsakademiet

Friday, September 4th invites Raulandsakademiet for a different and enjoyable evening of hymn singing in an informal setting. The event is in the café…
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Friday, September 25

YOUR WEEKEND – RAULAND 2026 

For the third year in a row, we invite you to beautiful Rauland for a weekend of silence, nature, meditation, sound and…
Plan your summer vacation now! Beautiful high mountain scenery awaits you.
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Experiences for everyone

Group of three friends enjoying sunny hike with beautiful views of Norwegian mountains.
Family-friendly trip with a panoramic view towards Hardangervidda.
White ferry boat on the sea with passengers on board, blue sky and forested background.
Experience beautiful Møsvatn in summer and autumn with MF Fjellvåken, to Mogen Turisthytte.
Family enjoying mini golf in mountain landscape, wearing sunglasses and colorful clothes, summer activity outdoors.
Mini golf, frisbee golf, canoeing, children's seats and much more await you at Vierli.
Beach by a lake, surrounded by forest and hills, with people swimming and sunbathing on a sunny day in Norway.
Rauland's new sandy beach outside Austbø with great hiking trails and swimming opportunities.
Traditional Norwegian cabin village in wooded surroundings by the fjord, with mountains in the background.
Craft exhibition, wood-fired stone oven bakery and a range of activities.
Green forested lake with winding river and mountains in the background, Norwegian nature in summer.
Experience beautiful lakes and fishing waters in Rauland.
Panoramic view of Rauland with signs for Totak, Telemarkstunet and Falkenut under clear blue skies.
See our interactive 360 ​​view and get to know the area.
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Our mascot

Hi, I'm Bruce!

Bruse is an active little goat from Vinje in Telemark and our new mascot. Bruse likes to be where the action is – among people, laughter and life. If you meet this little silly goat, you have to come over and say hello, because the best thing Bruse knows is cuddles and hugs from his little human friends!
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Summer Activities

See our summer activities

Hiking, canoeing, fishing, sculpture walks or high mountain cruises. Rauland offers a variety of activities throughout the summer.
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Kayak food

Rent a kayak 24/7 at Rauland

With 24-hour Kayakomat on Fagersand You can rent a kayak whenever it suits you.
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