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( tinn.visitvemork.no ; Sam Eydesgt 299; adult/child Nkr40/20; 11am-7pm mid-Jun-mid-Aug, short-

er hours rest of year)
This peaceful, open-air folk museum, at the eastern end of town, traces rural Norwegian
architecture from the 11th century to the early 1900s.

Activities
You can rug up against the winter cold and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a for-
ested, magical winter wonderland or strike out across the bleak Hardangervidda Plateau on
the back of a sleigh pulled by a team of husky dogs . The tourist office can put you in
touch with local tour operators running either of these winter-only activities.

Ice-Climbing ADVENTURE SPORTS

If the idea of hauling yourself up a giant vertical icicle that looks as if it's going to crack
and send you tumbling to an early grave sounds like fun, then Rjukan is the place for you.
It is fast becoming known as the place for ice-climbing. There are more than 150 routes in
the immediate area of the town.
The tourist office can suggest guides and Climb Inn ( www.climb-inn.com ) puts together
climbing packages including guides, equipment rental, accommodation and food.

Bungee Jumping ADVENTURE SPORTS
( 99 51 31 40; www.telemark-opplevelser.no ; per session Nkr790; mid-May-Sep, exact times

vary)
Described as Norway's highest land-based bungee jump, this 84m plunge into the canyon
from the bridge leading to the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum is Rjukan's biggest
adrenalin rush. Book through the tourist office.

Skiing SKIING

The whole area around Rjukan is pockmarked with excellent ski runs. The tourist office
has a wealth of information and its Gaustablikk Skisenter brochure provides the definitive
guide to all things white and powdery. The main ski area is the Gaustablikk Ski Centre .
One-day adult/child passes cost Nkr370/290.