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Krokan Turisthytte
CABINS €
( 95 18 07 02; near Rv37; cabins Nkr500)
Around 10km west of Rjukan, this historic
place was built in 1869 as Den Norske Turistforening's (DNT) first hut. You're housed in
museum-like16th-centurylogcabinsanditservestraditionalmeals.Phoneaheadasthere's
not always someone here.
GAUSTABLIKK
AcoupleofplacesbesidethebeautifullakeKvitåvatn,offtheFv651and10kmfromtown,
provide a front-row view of Gausta and easy access to the Skipsfjell/Gaustablikk ski area;
you'll need a car for access. For the busy winter season, contact
Gausta Booking (
45
48 51 51;
www.gaustatoppenbooking.com
)
, which can help track down a spare hut.
Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell
MOUNTAIN LODGE €€
( 35 09 14 22;
www.gaustablikk.no
;
s/d Mon-Fri from Nkr955/1350, s/d Sat & Sun
Nkr1080/1600; )
With a prime location overlooking the lake and mountain, this ex-
pansive lodge is one of Norway's better mountain hotels. The rooms are modern and many
have lovely views of Gausta, while the evening buffet dinner (Nkr350) is a lavish affair.
Geared towards a winter skiing crowd (prices rise considerably in winter, when advance
reservations are necessary), it's also a great place in summer. Book through Fjord Pass
(
www.fjordpass.no
)
for a cheaper one-night rate.
Rjukan Vandrerhjem
HOSTEL €
( 35 09 20 40;
www.kvitaavatn.dk
; dm Nkr260, s/d with shared bathroom Nkr400/
520, s/d Nkr566/686)
This youth hostel offers simple accommodation in a cosy pine lodge
with six bunks per room in huts. The reception is only staffed between 8.30am to 10.30am
and 4pm to 7pm.
Eating
Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell
TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN
€€€
