Eastern Norway » The Gausta Line - Mount Gausta

A cable railway was built inside Mount Gausta during the 1950-ies. The Gausta Line consists of a battery-powered carriage on rails which transports passengers approx. 850 metres horizontally into the mountain. At this point there is an intermediate transfer station from which a shuttle line runs upwards at an angle for 1050 metres to a height of 1800 metres above sea level, with a exit just below the Mount Gausta Tourist Chalet.

The line was built as a military transport system in order to transport people and equipment up to a height of 1800 metres, which is unique in global terms. The line was closed to the public until December 2003. After a trial period, the line will now be open to the public from the winter of 2010. Just to visit a closed NATO installation from the Cold War period is a great experience in itself.

Now you can get to the top of Gaustatoppen in about 15 minutes and experience the best vantage point. On clear days you will be able to see one-sixth of Norway and all the way to the Swedish coast.

In the winter there will be great opportunities for ski free riding from over 1800 metres. Gaustatoppen's fantastic situation and scenic views have made it the natural choice as the finishing point for the world's toughest triathlon, "Norseman".