Rjukan - A vigorous adventure Rjukan was the site of one of the most exciting sabotage actions during World War II. By attacking the heavy water facility at Vemork, Norwegian saboteurs destroyed Nazi plans to make an atomic bomb. Learn about this and more at the Norwegian Industrial Workers' Museum at Vemork. Rjukan also has a rich industrial heritage. Each year, about 30 000 hikers make their way up to the top of Norway's most beautiful mountain, Gaustatoppen (elevation: 1883 metres). From the cabin on the top, you can see almost 1/6 of the entire country of Norway. Inside the Gaustatoppen there is a cable railway – Gaustabanen - that takes you to the top. Enjoy a vacation without stress and strain. Nature has provided the perfect setting for an active vacation and Rjukan has miles of well-marked trails and countless fishing lakes. Experience Hardangervidda, the mountain highlands that comprise Norway's largest national park, by horseback. Krossobanen, Northern Europe's firstcable car, is a popular point of departure for bicycling and hiking across the highland plateau and up to the Kalhovd Tourist Cabin. More courageous visitors can try Norway's highest permanent bungee jump from the 84-metre high Vemork Bridge. Or perhaps you would prefer to kick back and relax in one of Rjukanbadet's swimming pools? Mother Nature herself has made certain that there are plenty of winter activities for everyone in Rjukan. Gaustablikk Ski Centre almost always has the first snow in Norway. It has become the 7th biggest ski destination in Norway, and there are alpine slopes to suit all ages and skills, as well as 80 km of cross-country trails. Skinnarbu features a number of fantastic trails for enthusiastic cross-country skiers, as well as a small family-friendly downhill skiing facility with a long sledging hill. With 192 frozen waterfalls, Rjukan is considered northern Europe's best place for ice climbing. People come here from all over the world to climb. Lake Møsvatn is famous as a great place for ice fishing. | 
