Tinn Museum is a rural museum with houses dating back to before the Black Death and onwards. The oldest building, a farmhouse, was constructed before 1350. Tinn Museum is a fantastic place to explore and a museum unlike most others. The area consists of historical buildings, a courtyard, and natural surroundings. Here, the past and future go hand in hand, …
Telemarkstunet is known for its summer activities. The yard is open from July to August. Telemarkstunet is open from 11am to 4pm. Open every day in the summer season. Telemarkstunet is a collection of replicas of old houses from Rauland, which were first set up as a yard in the 1990s. Velcome to Telemarkstunet Café in the Farmhouse Gardsjordstoga Stone …
Join us for guided tours of the D/F Ammonia at Mæl Station. D/F Ammonia is the sister ship of D/F Hydro, which was sunk by the heavy water saboteurs during World War II. This railway ferry was built in 1929 and is the only surviving steam-powered railway ferry in the world. D/F Ammonia transported railway wagons loaded with artificial fertilizers …
Håvardsrud Seterliv is a traditional Norwegian mountain pasture located in Skirvedalen. Here, children can enjoy themselves, run freely, and get to know the farm animals. Animal care The dairy maids working at the mountain pasture demonstrate and explain how to handle the animals. Both adults and children can participate in activities such as moving small animals, taking care of chicks, …
Nearly 70 years ago, the heroes from Telemark walked this trail on their way to sabotage Vemork and prevent Hitler from developing an atomic bomb with the help of heavy water. The Destruction of Vemork The guides narrate the thrilling story of the world-famous Norwegian saboteurs who, during World War II, made their way from Hardangervidda, down the steep gorge …
During the summer, you can join a guided tour around Rjukan to gain insight into how the town was built a hundred years ago. The tour is conducted using the Snutebussen, a bus from 1956. Foto: Fotograf Jacobsen Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour with the iconic Snutebussen from 1956. They will take you to places that symbolize how …
The M/B Fjellvåken operates on a scheduled route between Skinnarbu and Mogen Turisthytte. The boat runs daily throughout the summer season. The journey across Møsvatn takes approximately 1.5 hours. Along these 4 miles, the catamaran passes mountain farms and beautiful landscapes. The people living along Møsvatn reside in a roadless community and become isolated during freezing and thawing periods. On …
At the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum, you will have a close encounter with Norwegian industrial and wartime history. Rjukanfossen provided the foundation for Vemork, the world’s largest power station in 1911. Today, the station has been transformed into the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum, where visitors can experience the remarkable energy adventure and explore exhibitions on industrial development in Norway and …
Take the Krossobanen cable car to Gvepseborg and hike the stone-paved, family-friendly trail called Solstien (The Sun Path). Krossobanen is the first cable car in Northern Europe, built in 1928 as a gift from Norsk Hydro to the residents of Rjukan, allowing them to reach the sun during the winter months. Foto: Håkon Nordby The lower station has a large …
Start your day at Rjukanbadet – a guaranteed winner for the whole family. Here, you will find an outdoor area for both children and adults, with a children’s pool and accompanying play area, a wellness pool, a current channel, counter-current jets, a hot pool, and bubble beds. Rjukanbadet is a center for relaxation and well-being, located right in the center …
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