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hibition about the race in the 1930s and '40s to make an atom bomb, plus a fabulous mini-
ature power station in the main hall.
Travellers with disabilities and seniors over 65 are permitted to drive up to the entrance;
everyone else must park at the swinging bridge. In summer, a bus runs up from the carpark
to the entrance. Otherwise, it's a 15-minute, 700m climb on foot.
Krossobanen
CABLE CAR
(
www.krossobanen.no
;
1 way/return adult Nkr50/100, child Nkr20/40, bike Nkr50/100;
9am-8pm
mid-Jun-Aug, 10am-4pm Sun-Thu, to 8pm Fri & Sat rest of year)
The Krossobanen cable car was constructed in 1928 by Norsk Hydro to provide its em-
ployees with access to the sun. It now whisks tourists up to Gvepseborg (886m) for a view
over the deep, dark recesses. The best panoramas are from the viewing platform atop the
cable-car station. It also operates as the trailhead for a host of hiking and cycling trails.
Gaustabanen Cable Railway
RAILWAY
(
www.gaustabanen.no
; 1 way/return adult Nkr250/350, child Nkr125/175;
10am-5pm late
Jun-mid-Oct)
Gaustabanen runs 860m deep into the core of Gausta before a different train climbs an in-
credible 1040m, alongside 3500 steps at a 40-degree angle, to 1800m, just below the
Gaustahytte, not far from the summit. It was built by NATO in 1958 at a cost of US$1 mil-
lion to ensure it could access its radio tower in any weather. Taking the railway is an in-
credible experience, although it's not for the claustrophobic. The base station is 10km
southeast of Rjukan.
Rjukanfossen
WATERFALL
Believed to be the highest waterfall in the world in the 18th century (Angel Falls in
Venezuela now has that claim), the 104m-high Rjukanfossen is still a spectacular sight,
even if most of the water has been diverted to drive the Vemork power station. To get the
best view, take the Rv37 heading west and park just before the tunnel 9.5km west of town;
a 200m walk leads to a fine viewpoint.
Tinn Museum
MUSEUM
