Winter Activities

Rauland in Telemark offers a wide range of winter experiences, both with and without skis.

At Rauland you can experience everything from skiing, skiing, snowmobiling to dog sledding, ice fishing, swimming, snow and winter activities. See our overview here!

Skates

Do you like to skate? In the city center, the ball pit at Rauland Skule has been converted into an ice rink.

There is water spraying, and the conditions are perfect for skating for both young and old. This is a free and open offer to anyone who wants to get out and get moving.

Snowmobile

Rauland in Telemark is almost alone in Norway in offering recreational driving with snowmobiles on its own prepared trails.

Both snowmobile safaris and guided tours are organised, and it is possible to go completely on your own - several operators offer snowmobile hire with a day licence. If you have your gen snowmobile, you can also buy a day permit directly from Vinje Municipality.

» Snowmobile safari (guided tour)
» Snowmobile Camp Rauland
» Buy a license / Information about Snowmobiles - Vinje municipality

Children's winter eldorado on Vierli

On Vierli the children can ski, go skiing, sledding, drive mini snowmobiles on a track and much more.

Here the children can play all day in our outdoor area with trampolines, swings and tarzan sling. In the fireplace on Vierli Kafeteria We have an indoor play area.

Play and sled in Vierli Snow castle.

Also take the whole family on an extra fun and exciting ski trip in Vierli activity trail.

Dogsledding

Dog sledding, or dog sledding as it is called, is a popular and memorable activity for the whole family.

Telemark Husky Tour and Haukeli Husky offers dog sledding in the beautiful high mountain scenery of Rauland, and you can book both short and longer trips.

» Visit Haukeli Husky
» Visit the Telemark Husky Tour

Kiting

The popular sport of snow kiting has of course taken over Rauland, and the large snow-covered expanses invite fantastic opportunities for kiting.

Powerkite.no holds courses in snow kiting and has skilled instructors who ensure that you can test this sport and not least safely practice kiting on your own. The courses consist of a theory part and a practical part.

Top tour course with Gygra

Rauland and Telemark offer wonderful opportunities for top hiking and randonee. With Gygra you can travel safely and learn everything about avalanche safety in vulnerable areas.

Gygra offers training and guidance, courses and guiding in skiing, avalanches, climbing and, not least, cycling in summer.

Packages and offers

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Midweek offer 2026

From us you can take the ski bus to Rauland Skisenter and to the cross-country ski trails in the high mountains. You will also find trails nearby…

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Buffet every evening during the winter holidays

During the winter holiday weeks, you can relax a little bit – and what could be better than a tasty buffet…

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Winter weekend at Rauland

Treat yourself to a winter weekend in Rauland with our winter weekend package! Austbø Hotell is a pleasant family hotel with a restaurant and a short distance…

What is happening at Rauland?

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Tuesday 17 February, at 19:00

Theme evening: "The Kingdom of the Outback" with archaeologist Kjetil Loftsgarden

On February 17th, we invite you to a theme evening with archaeologist Kjetil Loftsgarden who will present his new book, Utmarksriksriket, Telemark in…

Tuesday 17 February, 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…

Tuesday 17 February, at 11:00

Dog sledding on Vierli

Experience dog sledding with Telemark Husky – a great experience for the whole family. We drive a circular trail of approx. 3 km…

Tuesday 17 February, at 11:00

Sales exhibition – Gallery Kolbrek

Welcome to the sales exhibition at Galleri Kolbrek 14-22 February 10:00-17:00 Address: Neslandsvegen 81, 3864 Rauland…

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Tuesday 17 February, at 17:00

Night driving in Hotellground

Rauland Skisenter has evening driving in Hotellthe hill (by Rauland Høgfjellshotell) every Tuesday and Friday, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM The last evening skiing of the season is Friday…

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Tuesday 17 February, at 17:00

Snowshoeing to Vidsyn - Vierli

A magical evening snowshoe hike – join us on a tour to the sculpture VidsynWe put on headlamps and snowshoes,…

Wednesday 18 February, at 19:00

Buffet every evening during the winter holidays

During the winter holiday weeks, you can relax a little bit – and what could be better than a tasty buffet…

Thursday 19 February, at 12:00

Telemark Wintertour – Vierli

Telemark Wintertour is back! Join us for an energetic winter day filled with games, competitions and experiences for the whole family. Here…

Friday 20 February, at 12:00

Telemark Wintertour – Tiur

Telemark Wintertour is back! Join us for an energetic winter day filled with games, competitions and experiences for the whole family. Here…

Friday 20 February, at 17:00

New! Disco in the snow castle and pizza buffet at Vierli

Make Friday night extra fun with the Children's Disco in Vierli Snow Castle! Have your Friday dinner at Vierli, here you will be served a pizza buffet for the whole…

Friday 20 February, at 20:00

Music quiz at Rauland Høgfjellshotell

Friday, February 20th at 8:00 PM there will be a music quiz with extra excitement at Rauland Høgfjellshotell. Guests and residents are invited to…

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Friday, February 20th

The steak buffet at Rauland Høgfjellshotell

Saturday 21 February, at 12:00

Tiurthe games – children's ski race

Welcome to the children's ski race with timekeeping in Rugdebakken! The race is for children up to 15 years old. It is free to participate, the only…

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Saturday 21 February, at 15:30

Après ski on Heishuset

Welcome to our popular après ski at Heishuset at Rauland Høgfjellshotell! Heishuset is open every Saturday from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.…

Saturday 21 February, at 12:00

After-ski in the Pavilion

The pavilion in Holtardalen offers an alpine atmosphere in the middle of the slopes with open dining! Open from 12:00 every Saturday. Welcome!…

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Saturday 21 February

Kiting and kite courses in Rauland

Rauland is a dream destination for kiters – with its magnificent nature, vast expanses and perfect snow conditions. Powerkite.no offers courses, equipment and…

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Saturday 21 February

Alpine course for cabin dwellers – learn better skiing technique in Rauland

Do you want better flow, safer turns and more skiing fun? On Saturday, February 21, Rauland invites you Hyttevelforening for alpine courses in collaboration with…

Saturday 21 February, at 19:00

Mountain Bingo with the Bingo King

Bingo King takes the classic game of Bingo to new heights with his unique bingo show, complete with humor, prizes, crackling jokes, sing-alongs…

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Saturday 21 February, at 11:00

Winter market at Rauland

Winter has fully arrived in Rauland, and we would like to invite you to the winter market in Rauland center! Time:…

Tuesday 24 February, at 07:00

Morning skiing and hotel breakfast

We are repeating the success from last year, join us for morning skiing Hotellground (5). The lift runs from 7:00 AM this day,…

Tuesday 24 February, at 07:00

Morning skiing and hotel breakfast

We are repeating the success from last year, join us for morning skiing Hotellground (5). The lift runs from 7:00 AM this day,…

Thursday 26 February, at 12:30

"Vestland" championship in Rugdebakken

Welcome to the "Vestland" championship in Rugdebakken. This is a ski race for the whole family. Medals for all children. Registration at Rugdeheisen from…

Friday 27 February, at 13:00

Meet Bruse in Holtardalen

Meet Bruse in Holtardalen. We grill marshmallows on the fire pan, say hello and have fun! Free!…

Saturday 28 February, at 13:00

Mountain tapas lunch at Vierli

We are repeating the success of last winter and invite you to a tasty and pleasant lunch in our fireplace lounge at Vierli Kafeteria. ...

Saturday 28 February

HelteRennet 2026

Saturday, February 28th, it's time for HelteRennet – 42 kilometers in beautiful high mountain scenery, starting and finishing in Rauland,…

Monday 2 March, at 19:00

Meditation and cocoa circle in Årestoga

Welcome to the cocoa circle in Årestoga. An evening of peace, breathing and presence. Monday, March 2nd at 19–21 p.m. I invite you…

Saturday 7 March, at 19:00

Food and Chat with Bodil Nordjore

Join us for an excellent all-nighter at Vierli with good food and drink and good "røur" with the state gift from Vinje,…

Sunday 8 March, at 10:00

Course in the Tibetan rites

Sunday, March 8th, 10 am–16 pm, we invite you to an immersive day in the five Tibetan rites – simple, but…

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Saturday 21 March, at 17:30

Bierstube All Evening – New!

Join us for a full evening when we invite you to our traditional beer weekend at Rauland. We have invited Aass brewery…

Saturday 21 March, at 13:30

Beer bowl race in Rugde

Discover old skills or try them for the first time. On Saturday, March 21st, we are organizing a good old-fashioned beer ball race in Rugdebakken…

Saturday 28 March, at 19:00

Easter party with STAYSMAN // Tiurtent

We guarantee a great start to Easter! Staysman visited us in 2015, now he is ready again. Staysman comes with…

Saturday 28 March

Easter party at Rauland 2026

Easter at Rauland means TOP atmosphere, artists, concerts and après-ski! Our large concert tent at Tiur will be ready for Easter 2026…

Thursday 2 April, at 15:00

Free family concert with HAGLE // Vierli

As is tradition, a free Easter concert with HAGLE is held on Maundy Thursday at Vierli! The whole family is invited! This is a FAMILY EVENT…

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Thursday 2 April, at 15:30

Après-ski in the fireplace at Vierli

Welcome to après-ski in the fireplace lounge downstairs, at Vierli Kafeteria! Outside Vierli Kafeteria is it set for a big free concert with Hagle…

Thursday 2 April, at 19:00

Maundy Thursday with E-76 // Tiurtent

E-76 is a legendary live band from Vinje Stifta in 1991, and among the first to create catchy "country rock" in dialect,…

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Friday 3 April, at 16:30

BIG Afterski and party with DJ HOWARD // Tiurtent

On Good Friday, we're once again throwing Easter's best après-ski party in the tent at Rauland. SkisenterThere will be après ski &…

Saturday 4 April, at 19:00

Easter party with Carina Dahl // Tiurtent

Carina is a Norwegian singer and songwriter from Trøndelag. She particularly stood out with her participation in Stjernekamp in 2021…

Ice Fishing

Our fishing lakes are popular in summer and winter - and there are good opportunities for ice fishing on Rauland!

Our fishing lakes such as Uvatn, Totak, Tansvatn and Lognvikvatn are perfect for ice fishing, and here you will be able to find both aure and char.

See an overview of fishing waters and buy a fishing license at inatur.no

Bathing

Enjoy Raulandsbadet after your ski trip! In the center of Rauland you will find Raulandsbadet.

12,5 meter pool with diving board.
Temperature around 28 degrees.
Extra warm children's and "wellness" pool.
Temperature around 35 degrees.
Hot tub
Shared sauna w/view to pool

You can find tickets and opening times here.

If you choose to take the trip to Rjukan, you can visit Rjukanbadet which also has several pool areas, indoor/outdoor jacuzzis and saunas.

Saunas

Treat yourself to some wonderful time in the sauna in scenic surroundings by Uvatn below Vierli.

Below Vierli Kafeteria you will find two saunas, which can easily be booked via a separate app on your phone. The saunas are a popular and good offer for everyone and invite you to a wonderful break after the ski trip.

» Read more about saunas at Vierli

Ski school and ski lessons

As an attractive and vibrant ski destination, we naturally offer alpine skiing for the whole family - including beginners. We have skilled instructors who are ready to help you get started!

Book ski school easily online where you buy a lift ticket.

» Rauland Skisenter

Ski race

Our ski races are popular and suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers, in short the whole family!

Rauland Skisenter organizes ski races several days in the winter season (Tiurthe games), some weekends and during holidays, both with and without timing.

» Rauland Skisenter

Sculpture walk on the snow

Put on your skis or snowshoes and visit the Sculpture Vidsyn.

The trip starts at Vierli Cafeteria at the underpass under the county road. Follow the marked track to the top of Vierlithe nut (1100 m above sea level).

» More about the sculpture Vidsyn

Riding

The Equestrian Center in Rauland (RIR) is one of Norway's leading equestrian centers with great offers for children and adults, families and groups.

The riding center has approx. 25 horses, of which approx. 20 in the riding school. Modern stables and riding hall of 20x60 m with grandstand and pleasant riding room. RIR offers both riding school, courses and individual lessons for one or more people.

» Visit the Riding Center in Rauland

Rjukan and Vemork

Experience Rjukan with the industrial adventure at Vemork and the cable car Krossobanen.

In Rjukan you will find, among other things, Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum. Here is a lot of war and industrial history from Telemark. From the museum, you have a short way to Krossobanen - or you can drive on to Gaustabanen and "Telemark's roof" - Gaustatoppen.

» Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum
» Cross train
» Gaustabanen

Hardangervidda National Park Centre

Midway between Rauland and Rjukan, at Skinnarbu, you will find the Hardangervidda National Park Centre.

The center contains an award-winning interactive and technological exhibition about the wild reindeer and its living conditions in the marginal zone of Hardangervidda. An important and educational exhibition and suitable activity for the whole family.

» Visit the Hardangervidda National Park Centre

West Telemark Museum

Vest-Telemark is a treasure trove of history, art and cultural heritage. Vest-Telemark Museum runs a total of 11 units - both theme museum, rural garden and art gallery. The main museum is located in Eidsborg above Dalen at the top of the Telemark canal, right next to Eidsborg stave church. Two of the museums are located in Rauland, the Dyre Vaa collections and the Skinnarlands collection.

» Visit the Vest-Telemark Museum

The wine center

The Vinjesenteret is a national center for poetry and journalism, idyllically located by Lake Vinjevatn in Vinje (between Åmot and Haukeli, along the E-34). The center is part of the Nynorsk cultural center foundation.

In the museum exhibition at the Vinjesenteret, guests get an insight into what poetry and journalism tell about us humans and what it means for us. Here you will find an extract from books and journalism, pictures, quotes, great digital installations, games about source criticism, children's trail, children's wall and reading corner. During the summer season, the center offers daily tours of AO Vinje's childhood home Vinjestoga.

» Visit the Vinjesenteret