Guidebook for Vinje & Rauland
Parks & Nature
A child-friendly hike in beautiful mountain surroundings with a 360 degree panoramic view of Hardangervidda, Gaustatoppen, Møsstrond and Rauland. Sherpas from Nepal have built the beautiful stone steps up to the observation point. Falkeriset is named after the falcon hunt in the area. The hike is suitable for ages 2 to 90. Children love to jump from rock to rock.
Falkeriset
A child-friendly hike in beautiful mountain surroundings with a 360 degree panoramic view of Hardangervidda, Gaustatoppen, Møsstrond and Rauland. Sherpas from Nepal have built the beautiful stone steps up to the observation point. Falkeriset is named after the falcon hunt in the area. The hike is suitable for ages 2 to 90. Children love to jump from rock to rock.
For many Gaustatoppen is Norway's most beautiful mountain as it towers majestically above Rjukan and is a 1883 metres above sea level.
74 locals recommend
Gaustatoppen
For many Gaustatoppen is Norway's most beautiful mountain as it towers majestically above Rjukan and is a 1883 metres above sea level.
More information at: http://en.hardangervidda.com/See-and-Do/Walks-and-Hikes/Kvennavegen-Moesstrond
Kvenna
More information at: http://en.hardangervidda.com/See-and-Do/Walks-and-Hikes/Kvennavegen-Moesstrond
Vehuskjerringi
Follow marked route from Vehus. See Turkart for Rauland. Small parking lot.
Entertainment & Activities
Telemarkstunet is known for its summer activities. The courtyard, known as a tun, is open from July to August, and has concerts every weekend.
Telemarkstunet consists of a collection of copies of old houses from Rauland, which were created into a tun in the 1990s.
* Årestoga cafe with farm food sales
* Stone oven bakery
* Traditional crispbread bakery
* Craft shop
* Summer courses
Telemarkstunet
Telemarkstunet is known for its summer activities. The courtyard, known as a tun, is open from July to August, and has concerts every weekend.
Telemarkstunet consists of a collection of copies of old houses from Rauland, which were created into a tun in the 1990s.
* Årestoga cafe with farm food sales
* Stone oven bakery
* Traditional crispbread bakery
* Craft shop
* Summer courses
Start the day at The Rjukan Baths - a sure hit with the whole family. It has outdoor sections for children and adults with a children's pool and playground, comfort pool, jet streams, countercurrent jets, thermal spring and bubble beds.
Indoors the Rjukan Baths have:
- a family section with a playground area and children's pool
- youth sections with dive boards of 1, 3 and 5 metres
- climbing wall
- six 25-metres swim lanes and 2 water slides
- hot pool massage jetz and jacuzzi
- steam bath og sauna
- caferia, solarium and exercise room
25 locals recommend
Rjukanbadet
6 SvaddevegenStart the day at The Rjukan Baths - a sure hit with the whole family. It has outdoor sections for children and adults with a children's pool and playground, comfort pool, jet streams, countercurrent jets, thermal spring and bubble beds.
Indoors the Rjukan Baths have:
- a family section with a playground area and children's pool
- youth sections with dive boards of 1, 3 and 5 metres
- climbing wall
- six 25-metres swim lanes and 2 water slides
- hot pool massage jetz and jacuzzi
- steam bath og sauna
- caferia, solarium and exercise room
Haukeli Husky Logde lies in a scenic area about 900 above the sea, at the edge zones to Hardangervidda. They offer activities in both summer and winter. The possibilities are endless, whether it’s the number of dogs in the team, short or long trip. They try to customize your trip according to your wishes and needs – and their experience.
Haukeli Husky
800 ArabygdvrgenHaukeli Husky Logde lies in a scenic area about 900 above the sea, at the edge zones to Hardangervidda. They offer activities in both summer and winter. The possibilities are endless, whether it’s the number of dogs in the team, short or long trip. They try to customize your trip according to your wishes and needs – and their experience.
For park enthusiasts – Vierli Terrengpark is the place to be! One of the best parks in Norway for both snowboard and twintip.
Vierli Terrain Park
44 Fv37For park enthusiasts – Vierli Terrengpark is the place to be! One of the best parks in Norway for both snowboard and twintip.
Shopping
Everything you need from groceries to fishing equipment, hiking equipment and a pharmacy.
Fristadsenteret AS
178 VinjevegenEverything you need from groceries to fishing equipment, hiking equipment and a pharmacy.
Essentials
Tesla Supercharger
159 VinjevegenIf you happen to drive a Tesla car this comes in handy.