Attractions
Besides the many sport activities there are many attractions worthy visiting close to Rjukan Hytte. From museum to a beautiful church and lots more………
We have a number of tips for you.
Mår Kraftverk
The Mår power station is a station which is still productive, it has 5 generators in operation. This power station is built in a cave in the mountains, and has also the longest wooden staircase in the world, with almost 4.000 steps.
Tinn Handwerk Center
Art enthusiasts, attention! In the Tinn Arts & Craft Center products of more than 100 local exhibitors.
Haugen Wood Industry
The company Haugen Tre-Industri is a modern company in the valley Tessungdalen, founded in 1941. The factory is the one and only in Norway to make wooden spoons and other kitchen equipment.
Gullsmed Sando
Jeweler Sando is a local jeweler in Rjukan town centre with many years of experience.
Vemork, Industri Arbeider Museum
In the beginning of 1900 the Rjukan Waterfall provided the basis for the world’s largest power station “Vemork”, also the 1st water power plant of Norway. The station has now been converted into a museum, the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum.
Alpine pasture farm Selstali
Selstali alpine pasture farm in Gausdal Valley at the foot of Mt.Gaustatoppen, is a genuine, Norwegian, alpine pasture farm.
Heddal Stave Church
The Heddal Stave Church, a masterpiece of Medieval Norwegian architecture from appr. 1200. The Heddal Stave Church is the biggest of the last 28 remaining stave churches. It is less than 1 hour drive from Rjukan Hytte.
