Rauland

About

In Rauland you are close to the spectacular Hardangervidda, 700-1010 metres above sea level - and this mountain village provides opportunities for familys on a day trip or longer, with lots of activities nearby:

- Falkeriset / Falkenuten, with panoramic view of Hardangervidda. Stone steps made by sherpas from Nepal 

- Austbo Hotell, urban hotel with a magnificent view 

- Raulandsfjell, with rental of boat, canoes and cycles. Enjoy a tour on the Totak or smaller lakes. You will also find a variety of fishing lakes in Rauland. 

- Vierli on the top of Rauland - wonderful hiking areas, playground for children, etc. 

- Cultural events and exhibitions like the Dyre Vaa and Skinnarland collection. 

Locations nearby
From Rauland you have short distance to Skinnarbu, where you can join the mountain cruise on the lake of Møsvatn with "Fjellvåken", the interactive exhibit about reindeers at the Hardangervidda Nasjonalparksenter. About 20 min. east of Rauland you get to Rjukan with it's unique heritage, history sites and museums, Vemork, attractions like cable cars, bungee jump etc.  

Rauland as a winter destination
In winter if acres and acres of lush, snow-covered terrain is your idea of paradise, then grab your skis and find your bliss either it is in downhill trails, amazing terrain parks or 150 km of cross country ski trails, or maybe you choose to tobogganing in one of Norway’s largest Toboggan Center. We also offer dog sledding, snowmobile and 4-wheeler on a designated track, rafting in a rubber boat behind a snowmobile and many other fun winter activities.

Rauland downtown 
In the center of Rauland you will find a bank, grocery shops, flowers, sports equipment, post office, souvenir shop, restaurants, swimming pool, gas- and service station. 

Welcome to a wonderful holiday in the mountain village by the foot of Hardangervidda!