Print preview
Hiking and fishing in Rauland, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke
Norwegian flag
  |  
Hiking and fishing in Rauland, Norway

What to do in Rauland

Rauland offers fishing in crystal clear mountain lakes, hiking along marked mountain tracks and cycling in undisturbed nature.

Interest:  Fishing, Hiking, Cycling, Riding & Sledging, Water activities

The official website for Rauland
Close
Share with others

Mountain cruise

A sunny summer’s day on board Fjellvåken II, which runs scheduled cruises on Lake Møsvatn, is an unforgettable experience.  

Your options include a day trip from Skinnarbu up to Mogen Turisthytte at the foot of Hardangervidda, one of Europe’s largest mountain plateaus, or a three-hour guided round trip from Skinnarbu to the island of Hovden with its beautiful church.

Cultural heritage

Many famous Norwegian authors, artists and musicians come from the regions around Rauland. If you follow the route around Vinje municipality (approximately a two-hour drive), you can visit a large number of museums, summer craft exhibitions, events and culture centres that bear witness to this. Two places worth visiting are Vest-Telemark Museum and Raulandsakademiet Cultural Centre.

Hiking

Rauland is an ideal area for hiking. There is a wide range of waymarked trails of varying length and difficulty both in the woods and in the high mountains.

Cycling

With Rauland as a starting point you can choose between six cycle routes of varying length and difficulty. If you fancy hiring a bike, please contact the tourist information office.

Fishing

In Rauland you can fish in several lakes for trout and char. All you need is a licence, which can be bought at the tourist information office or online at Inatur.

Other activities

Rauland offers a wide range of other activities, for example elk safaris, kayaking,  and riding. You can also join the feeding of tame reindeer.

Last updated: 19 September 2008
Fishing in Rauland, Norway - Photo: Kjetil Momrak
Fishing in Rauland, Norway
Cycling beside Lake Totak, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke
Cycling beside Lake Totak, Norway

About Rauland

Tourist information in Rauland

Rauland Tourist Office provides information and booking of activities, arrangements and accommodation in the regions of Rauland, Vinje and Haukeli.

Key facts about Rauland

The village of Rauland is located at 700 to 1,100 metres above sea level and has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.
Afternoon
Rain, Gentle breeze
4°C

Rauland

What to do in Rauland What to do in Rauland
Subscribe to newsletter
Name:
E-mail:
Newsletter for: