Easter holiday at Rauland


Get ready for a mountain Easter with snow, skiing and adventures in Rauland!

Mountain Easter = Rauland! We offer a festive atmosphere with a number of artists during Easter as well as an Easter quiz and other fun! See our overview below for details about Mountain Easter 2026.

See our holiday packages and offers
Opening hours in the city centre

What is happening at Rauland?

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Wednesday 14 October, at 20:00

Glimpse

The string trio Glima is returning to Rauland – now as a 100% understring trio with Harding violin, Harding viola and Harding cello! Torunn Raftevold Rue…
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Friday 16 October, at 15:30

Market in Rauland Kindergarten

Welcome to the flea market at Rauland Kindergarten on Friday, October 16th, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM! The kindergarten accepts fleas for the flea market weekdays between 7:30 AM-4:00 PM…
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Friday 16 October

Fjelltreff Møsstrond Tourist Cabin

Welcome to the Mountain Meeting at Møsstrond 16-18 October 2026. Sometimes we just need to get away for a bit. Away from…
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Saturday 17 October, at 10:00

Alvina and Gard – Flat planet

A beautiful and surprising performance for children The Folk Music Stage at Rauland invites you to a performance and play workshop with Alvina and Gard. Platt…
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Tuesday, October 20, at 19:00

Theme evening with Kjell Bitustøyl: Glimpses from the time when the stream came to Møsstrond and a little more

On Tuesday, October 20th, we invite you to a theme evening with the versatile Kjell Bitustøyl. In 2015, the book about the Kraftlaget in Rauland was published, for the 75th anniversary…
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Friday 23 October, at 18:00

Village cinema

A family has received a mysterious package on their door every Christmas for 22 years. Sender? Unknown. The Norwegian family film Mysteriepakken…
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Saturday 24 October

Quizzes on Austbø Hotell

The first Quiz of the fall at the hotel! Bring your good mood, good teammates and competitive instinct. We promise an evening filled with questions,…
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Saturday 7 November

Christmas menu at Austbø Hotell

From November 7th to December 22nd, invites Austbø Hotell for pleasant pre-Christmas moments with classic Christmas dishes and a good atmosphere at Rauland.…
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Friday 13 November, at 19:00

Rakfish layers on Raulandsakademiet

Welcome to the rakfisk team on Friday 13.11, at 19.00. Arild is ready with new stories and the Suburban Outlaws are playing up to good…
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Saturday 21 November

Company Christmas table at Austbø Hotell

Saturday, November 21st invites Austbø Hotell for an atmospheric company Christmas table with a large Christmas buffet and a pleasant pre-Christmas atmosphere at Rauland. Bring your colleagues…
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Friday 27 November

Christmas table at Rauland Høgfjellshotell 2026

Gather friends, family or colleagues for an atmospheric pre-Christmas weekend in Rauland HøgfjellshotellIn November and December, the hotel invites you to traditional…
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Saturday 28 November, at 21:00

Live music with Renato Ragone

Friday, November 28th there will be live music at Rauland Høgfjellshotell when Renato Ragone takes the stage. With one voice and one…
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Sunday, November 29th

Family Christmas table on Austbø Hotell

Sunday, November 29th invites Austbø Hotell big and small for a family Christmas table with traditional Christmas food and a warm pre-Christmas atmosphere. Bring the family…
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Saturday 5 December, at 21:00

Live music with Lars Tommy Berg (Neon One)

Saturday, December 5th, Rauland invites Høgfjellshotell for an evening of live music, famous songs and dancing fun! Lars Tommy Berg from…
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Saturday 12 December, at 21:00

Live music with Jørn Dønnestad – Rauland Høgfjellshotell

On Friday, December 12th, there will be live music and a good atmosphere at Rauland. Høgfjellshotell! Jørn Dønnestad will provide the music throughout the evening,…
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Sunday 27 December, at 20:00

Christmas cheer on Vierli

Get ready for this year's Christmas laughter at Vierli December 27th at 8:00 PM! The funniest stories and the best songs from…
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Thursday 31 December, at 21:00

New Year's Eve with Lars Tommy Berg (Neon One)

Celebrate New Year's Eve at Rauland Høgfjellshotell! On the last evening of the year, Lars Tommy Berg from Neon One will provide live music, dancing fun…
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Thursday 31 December

New Year's Eve at Rauland Høgfjellshotell

End the year with good food and New Year's atmosphere at Rauland HøgfjellshotellOn New Year's Eve, the hotel invites you to a rich buffet with something…
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Thursday 31 December

New Year's Eve dinner at Austbø Hotell

End the year with a pleasant New Year's Eve at Austbø HotellOn New Year's Eve, the hotel invites you to a 3-course New Year's dinner in atmospheric surroundings at…

Snowmobile safari with Rauland Adventure

Rauland Adventure offers Easter safari (1 hour) by snowmobile from Wednesday to Saturday during Easter week.

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Two children smile as they sit on a snowmobile in a snowy forest, ready for a winter adventure.

Norway's largest snow castle Vierli

On Vierli has ShapeCrew built Norway's largest snow castle. Vierli is a popular place for families with children. Here, children can ride mini-scooters on the track, sled or ski on the children's slope, and play in the enormous snow castle that is over 6 meters high.

read more about Vierli Snow castle
Read more about children's activities at Vierli


Two people in front of a snow castle with the text This is Rauland in the snow, under a clear blue sky.

Austbø Hotell 

On Austbø Hotell You can enjoy good food and drinks in the restaurant or play golf in the Vinje Golf Simulator!

Texmex/Pizza buffet
Every Friday at 18.00 - 21.00

Pizza and takeaway
Every day from 11.00 - 21.00
Sunday from 14.00 - 19.00

Contact info/takeaway:
Phone: 988 90 333
post@austbohotell.no

Austbø Hotell have also lobby bar which is open until 23.00:XNUMX p.m.
all days.


Rauland Høgfjellshotell

Rauland Høgfjellshotell offers an Easter atmosphere on the terrace, a bar in the lobby, a fireplace and a great view of Raulandsfjell.

In addition, the hotel can tempt you with wellness department with pool and sauna that is open to everyone and open every day from 07 - 21.

Entrance to the pool and sauna is free for overnight guests, for others it costs 200,- per adult (140,- per child).


Dog sledding with Telemark Husky Tour

Try dog ​​sledding in snowy landscapes with experienced dog sledders! Telemark Husky Tour offers round trips over several days during Easter. There is room for 4 people on each trip (about 3 km) which will take place on Vierli 11 a.m.-14 p.m.:

  • Monday 30 March
  • Wednesday 1 April
  • Saturday 4. April

    Book dog sledding here!


    Dog sled with people in snowy mountains, clear sky in the background.

    Skiing fun with the mascot BRUSE

    Meet our lovely goat kid SHOWER which offers skiing fun, letter hunts, marshmallow grilling and other fun for all children!

    • March 28: Meet BRUSE in Holtardalen at 13.00
    • March 31: BRUSES Easter Egg Hunt - Tiur/Holtardalen/Vierli at 10:00 a.m. 10 eggs will be released. The finder is the winner.
    • April 1: Meet BRUSE in Silkedalen at the waffle booth, 1:00 p.m.
    • April 4: BRUSES Easter Egg Hunt - Tiur/Holtardalen/Vierli at 10:00 a.m. 10 eggs will be released. The finder is the winner.


    Mascot in winter clothes with Bruse on his sweater in a snowy landscape.

    Easter on Telemarkstunet

    Telemarkstunet in Raulandsakademiet invites you to a craft sale, stone oven bakery and exhibition that is open during Easter:

    • Låven craft store:
      Monday 30.3 - Saturday 3.4 
      Every day from 11:00 - 16:00
    • Eldhuset bakery:
      Saturday 28.3- Sunday 5.4
      Every day from 11:00 - 16:00

    Fresh buns and pastries on a wooden shelf in a bakery. Perfect for breakfast or a coffee break.

    Easter ski race in Rugdebakken

    Join the ski race in Rugdebakken (wood Tiurtunet) - fun for everyone!

    • Good Friday at 1:00 PM there is a 0-race for the whole family in Rugdebakken! Registration from 12:00 PM.


    Person on skis reaches the finish line in sunny winter landscape.

    After-ski at Rauland Skisenter

    Heishuset in the hotel grounds at Rauland Høgfjellshotell has après ski on Saturdays! There is also après ski in The pavilion in Holtardalen, with an alpine atmosphere in the middle of the hill.

    • Heishuset every Saturday at 15.30–20.00
    • The pavilion from kl. 12.00

    PS! At. 20.00 it works free ski bus to the ski bus' fixed stops.

    Après ski has free admission and an age limit of 18.


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    Raulandsfjell Restaurant

    How about a cozy dinner in the mountain lodge at Raulandsfjell Restaurant?

    Raulandsfjell Restaurant offers pizza, burgers, nachos, lasagna and snacks as well as drinks. Here you come by cross-country skis, randonee, snowmobile, car, or by The ski bus.

    Contact Info:
    Phone: 988 90 333
    post@austbohotell.no


    Take the chance - the first bath of the year

    Ready for the first swim of the year in RUGDE? Join TA SJANSEN - where you have to get dry-shod across the 20-meter-long pool. This is this year's Easter tradition at Rauland - join in yourself or watch others speed across the pond!

    TAKE THE CHANCE in Rugdebakken on Easter Eve at 2:00 PM. Come as an audience member or Register as a participant here!


    Opening hours in the city centre

    We have an overview of opening hours in Rauland city center during Easter.

    See overview here


    Holiday packages and offers



      Easter = skiing, sun and adventures

      Follow this page for ongoing updates from the Easter Mountains!

      The ski bus in Rauland


      You don't have to depend on a car in Rauland. The ski bus (free for overnight guests) runs daily between the center and the ski resorts on Rauland.

      See timetables here

      Two ski instructors on a snowy slope with a teddy bear figure, creating winter fun for children in a ski resort.
      People cross-country ski in snow-capped mountains. Clear blue skies and sunshine provide perfect skiing conditions.

      Alpine skiing 

      Rauland Skisenter consists of three large ski areas: Tiur, Holtardalen og Vierli. Here you will find a total of 12 lifts and a variety of different ones pistes and descents for the whole family, regardless of level.

      » See trail map
      » Opening hours and prices

      Cross-country skiing 

      Start your cross-country skiing trip at Vierli, where you have access to our entire large trail network. Here you will also find Vierli Kafeteria and children's area with its own children's slope, a variety of activities
      and ski rental.

      » Cross-country skiing at Rauland
      » Activities on Vierli


      Saunas on Vierli

      How about a relaxing start to the day or a wonderful break after the ski trip? Vierli has two saunas for rent at Uvatn. Here you can easily book an appointment via an app on your phone.
      Read more and book here

      Cross-country skiing in Silkedalen and Rauland

      Rauland offers a wonderful and varied ski terrain with snow on the slopes until well past Easter.

      The trail network consists of over 150 kilometers of well-prepared trails in varied terrain - briefly summarized:

      • 60 km skating track and one classic track
      • 90 km two double classic tracks
      • 70 km of high mountain trails
      • 80 km of forest trails
      • 6 km t/r floodlit cross-country skiing arena with artificial snow (lights on until 22.00 p.m.)
      • 8 km illuminated trail in the centre

      » See trail map


      Great conditions in Silkedalen in Rauland