Rjukan -det eneste stedet i Norge hvor alle kan nå toppen – the only place in Norway where everybody can reach the highest peak

Impressions of Rjukan: A series of commissioned portraits People, Nature, Architecture by American photographer Nancy Bundt

Rjukan: A photographers perspective.

Given the privilege to spend time in Rjukan I discovered a bigger, grander display of nature than I expected. I am not a mountain climber or even much of a hiker and there I was on top of Gaustatoppen several times, basking in the cold wind and filling myself with that far-reaching, long and exquisite view. Something I could never do without Gaustabanen. After that, driving and walking over the terrain in other parts made me more aware of the small details. The colors of the grasses, the moss and changing leaves, the varied landscapes and the reflections on the waters, both delicate and powerful.

Everytime I came to Rjukan I saw more, met more of its people, deepened my understanding of its history, enjoyed and appreciated being there more. I am not saying this only because they asked me to photograph. I think Rjukan is a special place. A place that can be enjoyed by people from Norway or abroad. A place for families or lone travelers. A place that can awaken an artist´s soul, entertain the children, delight just about anyone.

See for yourself. Nancy Bundt Photographer/Oslo

Ikke noe er som en fjelltur på høsten. Few things can beat a hike in the mountain at this time of year.

Hardangervidda

Forests and mountains stretch endlessly and invitingly before hikers and bikers – whether you want a rugged workout or a leisurely walk or ride.

Skog og fjell ligger klar for vandring og sykkelturer for store og små – de spreke og de som vil ta det med ro.

For 200 år siden ble Gaustatoppen og Rjukanfossen oppdaget som reisemål. Turister og kunstnere fra hele Europa strømmet til for å beundre naturgigantene. I dag kan nesten alle komme til toppen og nyte den flotte utsikten 1883 meter over havet. For inne i fjellet går Gaustabanen. Hvor ellers i Norge kan man gjøre det?

200 years ago the mountain of Gaustatoppen and the Rjukanfossen waterfall were discovered as travel destinations. Tourists and artists from all over Europe flocked to the region to admire these giants of nature. The fact that access was difficult made the sights even more attractive. Today almost anyone can reach the peak of Gaustatoppen at 1883 meters (6,178 ft) above sea level: inside the mountain is Gaustabanen, a cable railway that takes you to within a few meters of the top of the mountain. This is one of a kind in Norway. v

Gaustatoppen

Gaustatoppen

Today almost anyone can reach the peak of Gaustatoppen at 1883 meters (6,178 ft)

Check out Hardangervidda.com Gaustatoppen Turisthytte

Krossobanen

Med høsten kommer den klare, friske lufta og de fantastiske fargene. .

In autumn, the air becomes crisp and cool and nature puts on its magnificent many-colored coat

Kalhovd

Snart kommer melisdrysset på Gaustatoppen og høsten går over i en ny vinter.

And soon the gentle drizzle of white on top of Gaustatoppen suggests that an other autumn will turn into winter.

Om vinteren byr vi på tradisjonell alpint på Gaustablikk, men også løssnøkjøring fra Gaustatoppen, milevis med oppkjørte langrennsspor, Hardangervidda for dine føtter og isklatring i nesten 200 frosne lett tilgjengelige fosser.

Vinterglede

Når våren kommer kan du fortsatt kjøre på ski ned fra Gaustatoppen, mens nedei bygdene gjør smeltingen elvene til utfordrende padlearenaer foradrenalinsøkende tøffinger.

In spring, while skiing conditions are still excellent at Gaustatoppen, melting snow will turn the rivers into challenging whitewater kayaking venues for those who want to get their adrenaline pumping.

Vemork

The town’s best claim to fame may be the events immortalized in the film“Heroes of Telemark”: it was here that saboteurs prevented the Nazis from acquiring heavy water that would have been vital in the Third Reich’s attempt to produce a nuclear bomb.

Det var her Heltene fra Telemark hindret nazistene fra å bruke tungtvannet til åprodusere atomvåpen under den andre verdenskrig. We convey the stories of the historical events year round at Vemork.

Rjukan er et lite stykke verdenshistorie. Rjukan is a little piece of world history. Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum Vemork.

Marispelet-Rjukanfossen Hardangervidda-Kalhovd

summer farms in the hills.

når sommeren kommer.

Håvardsrud Seterliv

Rjukan

Byen ble bygd for å produsere kunstgjødsel som skulle avhjelpe verdens matmangel. Det som skjedde her for 100 år siden var så spesielt at Norge nå søker om å få Rjukan på UNESCOs verdensarvliste.

The town was built on the manufacture of artificial fertilizer that would contribute to relieving world hunger. This industrial past is so unique that Norway is currently applying for the inclusion of Rjukan on theUnesco World Heritage List.

Når du kommer til Rjukan treffer du stolte og kunnskapsrike innbyggere som Once you are here you will meet residents who are proud of Rjukan and keen to vil at din ferie hos oss skal bli best mulig. make sure you have the best possible stay with us.

Tuddal Høyfjellshotell Krokan Turisthytte

summer cafe

Sometimes there is just plain magic. Trolls, light, moment.

Kommer du fra Oslo-området eller Vestfold-byene, er du hos oss på drøye to timer. If you come from the Oslo area you will be able to reach us in a little over two hours.

Tinnsjøen/road by Mæl

Hos oss har du enkel tilgang til kraftfulle opplevelser året rundt.

Rjukan TuristkontorvisitRjukan AS+47 35 08 05 50info@visitrjukan.comwww.visitrjukan.comTorget 2, 3660 Rjukan, Norway

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