Rauland is an increasingly popular destination for both cottagers and hikers, while at the same time there are important grazing areas for the wild reindeer on Hardangervidda.
To protect the unique and tiny population of wild reindeer, the Norwegian Wild Reindeer Center has created a trip planner where you can read more about the stock in Norway and how you take care of it.
Do you want to learn more about the role of the wild reindeer and how it travels on Hardangervidda? Visit Hardangervidda National Park Centre its interactive exhibition. The center is about 25 minutes from the center of Rauland, in the direction of Rjukan.
The wild reindeer rules
- Do not disturb the reindeer, can you add the trip to another area?
- Avoid traveling in the wild reindeer area during calving in May
- Follow marked trails
- Keep control of the dog
- Keep calm if you see the reindeer, so that it can retreat undisturbed
- Use binoculars and keep your distance
Photo: Villrein.no
