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Experience the best of Rauland and Rjukan

Published: 31.07.2026 20:07

Mighty mountains, beautiful waterfalls, family-friendly hikes and exciting attractions – Rauland and Rjukan offer great experiences with short distances between the highlights.

With Rauland as your base, you can experience some of the best that Fjell-Telemark has to offer. Here you can combine active days in the high mountains with famous attractions, exciting cultural history and enjoyable experiences for the whole family.

Take the family-friendly Sherpa trail up to Falkeriset, join MB Fjellvåken over Møsvatn or visit the mysterious sculpture Vidsyn of VierliAt Rauland you will also find great opportunities for swimming, cycling, canoeing, fishing and hiking in varied high mountain nature.

A drive away awaits Rjukan with Gaustatoppen, Gaustabanen, Vemork, Rjukanbadet and several other famous attractions. This makes it easy to fill your holiday days with both nature experiences, activities and exciting history.

Stay well in Rauland, and use your days to explore everything the area has to offer.

See our tips for experiences in Rauland and Rjukan – and start planning your next mountain adventure!

Read more about Rauland and Rjukan here

Panoramic view of Gaustatoppen with beautiful blue skies and the valley below covered in lush forest.
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