Introducing Rjukan
Strung out for 6km along the valley floor of the steep-sided Vestfjorddalen and in the shadow of what is arguably Norway’s most beautiful peak, Gausta (1881m), Rjukan is a picturesque introduction to the Norwegian high country if you’re coming up from the south. Apart from the scenery, Rjukan is also an activities centre with winter skiing, summer hiking and bungee jumping all possible.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Nine-day Norway Roadtrip
by 30something 04 April 2011
Would probably go for option A. Sognefjell road usually opens end of April and you will go past Jostedal Glacier on your way to Flåm and…
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RE: 9 June days in Norway - seeking highlights & variety
by jostmoen 07 March 2011
Stay south! Consider a bus to Hardangerfjord, head south to Haugesund and Stavanger and hike to Prekestolen. Bergen and Bryggen is ok…
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Re: Where should I go hiking in June?
by jostmoen 04 June 2010
Try the Rjukan area! It's only about 3 hours by express bus from Oslo and you'll have easy access to the central mountain plateau. And…
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