Mountain village at the foot of Hardangervidda, Telemark Hardangervidda Northern Europe s largest Mountain plateau Great hiking & fishing High mountain cruise at Møsvatn Telemark s largest lake Moose safari
Summer & Autumn in Rauland, Telemark Rauland is located at the foot of Hardangervidda, Norway s largest national park and Nothern Europe s largest mountain plateau. Rauland offers unique nature in unspoiled terrain. Great hiking and fishing opportunities. Enjoy a high mountain cruise with M/B Fjellvåken on Lake Møsvatn, 919 metres above sea level, an unforgettable experience. Møsvatn is Telemarks largest lake. Rauland is part of Hardangervidda national park route, the perfect driving route to the fjords. There are numerous attractions to be seen along the Hardangervidda National Park Route. Chlidren and adults alike will be delighted at the activites available en route, e.g footpaths, boat trips, museums and cultural activities. Welcome to an active holiday in Rauland, Telemark! /summer Moose safari in Rauland We offer moose safari, watch and learn about the moose, king of the forest! Activities Mountain cruise on Lake Møsvatn with Fjellvåken II Day trip to the world famous Hardangerfjord Visit museums and exhibits Take a class at Rauland Academy Walk on marked trails, ride horses, go bike riding, fish in clear mountain waters, hunt for small game or participate in any other of the many exciting activities for young and old. See full list of activities at /summer Rauland Turist Tel : +47 35 06 26 30 E-mail: info@visitrauland.com
Mountain cruise on Møsvatn deep into Hardangervidda A sunny summer s day on board M/B Fjellvåken on Lake Møsvatn, 919 metres above sea level, is an unforgettable experience. Mountain cruise to Mogen Join the catamaran M/B Fjellvåken II on a day trip from Skinnarbu to Mogen and experience the breathtaking nature, the farms around lake Møsvatn and the tasteful food at Mogen Turisthytte (Tourist Cabin). The boat runs scheduled trips between Skinnarbu and Mogen in the summer season. Mogen Turisthytte (tourist cabin) is a popular gateway for hiking trips into the Hardangervidda National Park. Charter the boat Your options include a day trip from Skinnarbu up to Mogen Turisthytte, or a three-hour guided round trip from Skinnarbu to the island of Hovden with its beautiful church. You can also charter the entire boat with its crew something to think about for your next birthday celebration or for that special moment. Read more at www.fjellvaaken.no Sherpas in Rauland! Last autumn Rauland had Sherpas from Nepal visiting. They were here to lay stones on our much used hiking paths. Falkenuten / Falkeriset is the most popular hiking path in Rauland. With the help of Sherpas from Nepal the path is now stone set and ready for the upcoming summer! The entire path is scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2012.
New recreational area in Holtardalen! A new summer swimming pond is being planned in Holtardalen, Rauland. Here you will find a playground and great swimming conditions during the summer. Horse riding in Rauland! In Rauland you find one of Norway s leading horse riding centres and we can offer a wonderful experience to children, adults, families and groups. Our stables, which house around 30 well trained horses adjoin a riding hall of 60 by 40 m. We have an outdoor arena and breathtaking scenery. /summer Illustration photo Other activities in Rauland Childrens playground in Vierli www.vierli.no ATV / canoe / fishing and biking at Raulandsfjell and Totak. www.raulandsfjell.no Concerts, Arts and Crafts at Telemarkstunet. www.raulandsakademiet.no
Rauland, a place for everyone A holiday in Rauland and around Hardangervidda can also be relaxing. See our website for all the facilities Rauland can offer. The world s first Skate Hotel is opening in Rauland! Getting to Rauland Car: 3,5 hours from Oslo Airports: Torp, Rygge, Gardermoen, Geiteryggen Distances: When you Oslo arrive 210 km, in Rauland Bergen 300 you will km find interactive Stavanger info 290 kiosks km, Larvik in all 171 km strategic Kristiansand places. 232 km, Sandefjord 189 km May 2012 the world s first Skate in Skate Out hotel opens in Rauland. Camp Vierli is a unique concept that offer affordable accommodation and a 800 square metre skate park! Here you will always find up to date More information information: on what s going on in Rauland Rauland Turist, and NO-3864 inspiration Rauland to go out Tel : and +47 explore. 35 06 26 30 E-mail: info@visitrauland.com, www.visitrauland.com
Rauland offers a wide range of accommodation You will find basic and luxury cabins, located in the heart of Rauland or further out towards Hardangervidda. We offer hotels with budget accommodation and the Rauland SPA-hotel, all depending on your needs. There is also a great variety of apartments available. See your options at: /sleep Folk music in Rauland Rauland is well known for its rich tradition in folk music and art. During the summer and autumn there are numerous concerts. Get updated on The 11th and 12th of August we have an amazing folk music festival located right by the stunning Lake Totak. Relax at Rauland Mountain SPA after an exciting day in nature
Rauland in Telemark at the foot of Hardangervidda National Park Distances to Rauland Oslo 210 km Drammen 163 km Horten 189 km Sandefjord 189 km Larvik 171 km Skien 140 km Kristiansand 232 km Stavanger 290 km Haugesund 237 km Odda 139 km Bergen 300 km