Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rail-Biking
RAIL-BIKING
( 35 09 05 85; Tinnsjø Kro, Miland; per 2hr incl insurance Nkr130)
There's a high
novelty value to taking a rail-tricycle (known as
dressin
or tricycles on bogies) for the
10km-long trip along the disused rail line between Lake Tinnsjø and Rjukan. It's only pos-
sible in summer and reservations should be made in advance.
Sleeping
Rjukan's town centre has a few places to stay, but there are more choices up in the Gaus-
tablikk area.
RJUKAN & WEST
Rjukan Hytteby & Kro
CABINS €€
( 35 09 01 22;
www.rjukan-hytteby.no
; Brogata 9; cabins Nkr825-1050)
Easily the
town centre's best choice, Rjukan Hytteby & Kro sits in a pretty spot on the river bank and
has carefully decorated and very well equipped huts that seek to emulate the early 20th-
century hydroelectric workers' cabins. The owner is exceptionally helpful. It's a pleasant
20-minute walk along the river bank to the town centre.
Rjukan Gjestegård
HOTEL €€
( 35 08 06 50;
www.rgg.no
,
in Norwegian; Birkelandsgata 2; dm Nkr235, s/d with
shared bathroom Nkr385/580, d Nkr990; )
Thiscentralguesthouseoccupiesthe
buildings of the old youth hostel and is something of a travellers centre. The rooms here
are simple but fine enough; there's a guest kitchen; and the location is good if you want to
be in town. Breakfast costs Nkr80.
Rauland Høgfjellshotell
MOUNTAIN LODGE €€€
( 35 06 31 00;
www.rauland.no
,
in Norwegian; Rv37; d from Nkr1550; Jun-
Apr; )
Around 45km west of Rjukan, this excellent mountain hotel promises
sweepingviews,hintsoftraditional Telemarkdecoration,anindoorswimmingpoolandan
excellent spa centre. It's booked out well in advance in winter (and is nearly double the
price) as it opens onto hundreds of kilometres of ski runs.
