Hardangervidda National Park
Hardangervidda is Norway's largest national park.
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Hardangervidda National Park is Norway’s largest national park. Here you can hike on the Norwegian Trekking Association marked trails from hut to hut. Popular gateways to the national park are Haukeliseter Fjellstue and Mogen Turisthytte.
To know more about what you can do around Hardangervidda, see the carousel furthest down on this page.
Contact
Location
3887 Vinje
Practical information
- Scenic attractions
- National parks
Nearby events
23OKT
Opening of new falcon exhibition
On Friday, October 23, 2026, we are celebrating the opening of the new falcon exhibition with soup and an educational evening dedicated to the falcons of Hardangervidda.
Hardangervidda nasjonalparksenter, Skinnarbu, 3660 Rjukan
23OKT
-25OKT
Yoga retreat på Gaustablikk Fjellresort
Join us for a weekend dedicated to tranquility, recovery, and mindfulness in the Norwegian mountains. Together with Wanderlust Yoga, we invite you to a retreat that combines yoga, wellness, nature experiences, and delicious meals in the cozy surroundings of Gaustablikk Fjellresort.
Gaustablikk Fjellresort, 3660 Rjukan
24OKT
Trond Granlund – Intimate concert and dinner
We invite you to a very special evening at Rjukan Admini Hotel when Trond Granlund comes to Admini for an intimate concert.
Rjukan Admini Hotel, 3660 Rjukan
7NOV
Rakfisk Evening at Austbygde Bakery
Austbygde Bakery has teamed up with the best in the municipality to bring you a unique taste experience!
Mogan 2, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
25NOV
Atle Pettersen - Christmas concert in Rjukan church
Atle Pettersen creates a magical Christmas atmosphere at Rjukan Church on November 25, 2026.
Kirkebakken 1, 3660 Rjukan
7DES2026
-31MAR2027
Ice climbing with Rjukan Adventure
Rjukan is one of Norway’s best destinations for ice climbing, with frozen waterfalls, varied routes and conditions suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers.
Skriugata 26, 3660 Rjukan
11DES
Christmas concert with Herborg Kråkevik at Vemork
On Friday, December 11, the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum invites you to an exclusive pre-Christmas evening with Herborg Kråkevik in the historic machine hall at Vemork.
Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
11FEB
-14FEB
Norrøna Ice Festival 2027
Norrøna’s 4-day ice climbing festival in Rjukan with Petzl
Rjukan, 3660 Rjukan
24APR
Sunfestival in Rjukan
Every spring the people in Rjukan celebrate the return of the sun!
Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
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One-Day Ticket: Brekkeparken – Telemark Museum
Visit Brekkeparken in Skien – join guided tours and explore exhibitions at the museum. The exhibition “Alt dette er ditt” (All This Is Yours) showcases objects from across Telemark, from rose-painted bowls to a 1960s slot machine. These are your stories – and those of your children and grandchildren. Welcome to a day filled with discoveries!
Telemark museum, Øvregate 32a, 3715 Skien
One-Day Ticket to the Porcelain Museum - Telemark Museum
Discover over 135 years of porcelain history in Porsgrunn. Visit the exhibition next to Porsgrunds Porselænsfabrik and see how the classic blue-and-white pattern is still hand-painted. Learn about industrial heritage, Norwegian design, and craftsmanship.
Porselensvegen 6b, 3920 Porsgrunn
Hardangervidda National Park Visitor Centre
Hardangervidda National Park Visitor Centre is a government-authorized visitor centre offering interpretation and nature guidance all year round. Hardangervidda is Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau and Norway’s largest national park on the mainland.
Møsvannsveien 1149, Rjukan
Z Museum in Treungen
Experience a unique collection of art, culture, and history in the heart of Nissedal. Z Museum takes you on a journey through time and expression, from rare historical artifacts to modern masterpieces. Visit us and find your inspiration! Every 1,000th visitor receives free admission and a bottle of wine.
Sundsmoen 27, 3855 Tveitsund
Guided hike with the landowner at Gautefallheia Sverre Tveit
Join landowner Sverre Tveit on a scenic tour from Felehovet Sør to Reinsvassnuten. This four-hour hike is suitable for both adults and families with children.
Felehovet Sør 1, 3855 Treungen
In the Footsteps of Ibsen in Skien
Join an exciting walking tour through Henrik Ibsen’s childhood city, Skien, and learn more about the world-renowned playwright’s early years.
Øvregate 32a, 3715 Skien
Via Ferrata in Fyresdal
Experience an exciting Via Ferrata route in Fyresdal, perfect for the whole family.
Telemark Camping, Fyresdal, Norge
Admission Ticket – Norwegian Ski Adventure, Morgedal
Visit Norwegian Ski Adventure (Norsk Skieventyr) and immerse yourself in Norway’s rich skiing history, spanning from ancient Sami ski culture through fearless polar explorers and ski pioneers, to modern winter sports as we know them today. Norway, Telemark, and Morgedal hold a unique and important place in international ski history. Welcome to a day full of discovery and adventure.
Morgedalvegen 159, 3848 Morgedal
Entrance Ticket – Vest-Telemark Museum with Eidsborg Stave Church
Vest-Telemark Museum Eidsborg is the perfect starting point for exploring the region’s rich cultural heritage. The site includes a modern museum building with engaging exhibitions, the Eidsborg Stave Church, and an open-air museum with more than 30 historic buildings – among them Stålekleivloftet from 1184, one of the world’s oldest preserved secular wooden buildings.
Museumsvegen 9, 3891 Høydalsmo
Entrance to Telemark Kunstmuseum
Entrance ticket to the Telemark Art Museum & World Heritage Centre at Tinfos, Notodden.
O. H. Holtas gate 27, 3678 Notodden
Entrance to The Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum - Vemork
This listing provides you with ticket options for the Norwegian Industrial Worker's Museum at Vemork, 5.5 kilometers west of the city of Rjukan.
Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
DuVerden Maritime Museum & Science Centre – Porsgrunn
Explore real science, technology and maritime history at DuVerden in Porsgrunn. With interactive exhibits on climate, energy, logistics, safety and shipping heritage, it offers hands-on learning for kids and families.
Tollbugata 23, 3933 Porsgrunn
Notodden Blues Festival
The Notodden Blues Festival is Norway's largest blues festival, known as "Europe's best blues experience." It takes place on the first weekend of August.
Storgata 1, 3676 Notodden
Gaustabanen
Gaustabanen is a funicular railway, inside Gaustatoppen. This is a very unique touristattraction. No similiar railway is to be found in North-Europe!
Langefonn, 3660 Rjukan
Gaustatoppen
Discover Gaustatoppen in Telemark: Norway’s best viewpoint with hiking trails, the unique Gaustabanen and overnight stays at the summit cabin
Stavsro, 3660 Rjukan
Bø Sommarland Waterpark
Scandinavia's largest waterpark, Bø Sommarland, is one of Telemark's most visited attractions with more than 20 different pools and slides.
Steintjønnvegen 2, 3800 Bø i Telemark
Hamaren
Hamaren is a walking trail by Lake Fyresvatn that is universally designed and suitable for pedestrians, cyclists, prams and wheelchairs.
3870 Fyresdal
Heddal Stave Church
Visit the magnificent Heddal Stave church in Notodden - the largest wooden stave church in Norway.
Heddalsvegen 412, 3676 Notodden
Nearby activities
Cross-country skiing at Haukelifjell
Explore 65 km of groomed cross-country ski trails at Haukelifjell. Enjoy high-mountain terrain, scenic forest tracks, and floodlit night trails.
Vågslid, 3895 Edland
Haukelifjell Ski
Haukelifjell Ski Center is one of the most snow-safe destinations in Norway. In addition, it has plenty of space for safe skiing and 2 children's slopes.
Vågslid, 3895 Edland
Haukelifjell Booking
Modern ski-in/out cabins/apartments right at Haukelifjell Ski Centre in Vågslid. Perfect base for winter & summer. Book your mountain holiday today!
Vågslid, 3895 Edland
Haukeli Husky
Experience dog sledding with Haukeli Husky! Join our wilderness adventures at Hardangervidda, summer and winter. Family-friendly. Book your trip!
Arabygdvegen 800, 3864 Rauland
Reinparken Bike and Activity Park
Reinparken is a bike and activity park in Edland with pump track, trails, and more – a fun stop for all ages just east of Haukeli.
Edland Skule Storegutvegen 50, Storegutvegen 50, 3895 Edland
Home of Myllarguten - Myllarheimen
Myllarheimen in Arabygdi, Vinje, is the home of the artist and fiddler Torgeir Augundson (1801-1872), better known as the "Millerboy".
Arabygdvegen 1342, 3864 Rauland
Kvennavegen
Explore Kvennavegen on Hardangervidda! An easy 1.9 km loop from Mogen with a boat trip, boardwalks, and roadless history. Perfect for the whole family.
3864 Rauland
Smørklepp Art Museum - Sørensen and Kihle
The valley of Smørklepp in Vinje made a lasting impression on the famous Norwegian artist Henrik Sørensen.
Smørklepp 92, 3893 Vinjesvingen
Mjonøy - Smorklepp Art Museum - Sorensen and Kihle
A walk through beautiful landscape and Smorklepp Art Museum - Sorensen and Kihle. This is an easy walk in part of the Vinje cultural landscape.
Mjonøy, 3890 Vinje
Vinje Centre for Journalism and Literature
Vinje Centre for Journalism and Literature is a national center for poetry and journalism based on the journalist and poet, Aasmund Olavsson Vinje.
Vinjevegen 1441, 3890 Vinje
Home of A. O. Vinje - Vinjestoga
Vinjestoga is the childhood home of the poet, journalist and linguist Aasmund Olavsson Vinje (1818-1870).
Vinjevegen 1441, 3890 Vinje
Møsstrond Tourist Cabin
Experience the tranquility of nature at Møsstrond Tourist Cabin, offering comfortable accommodations in a stunning mountain setting.
Møsstrond Turisthytte, Hovden 10, 3864 Rauland
Falkeriset, Rauland - Hardangervidda
Hike the Sherpa steps at Falkeriset! A family-friendly 3 km trail in Rauland with panoramic views of Hardangervidda. Easy access and stunning nature.
3864 Rauland
Telemarkstunet by Rauland Academy
A collection of replicas of local traditional log buildings, filled with cultural activities.
3864 Rauland
Raulandsakademiet
Cheap accomodation all year round. Single-and two bed rooms. Bed and breakfast or full pension. 1,5 km from the centre of Rauland.
3864 Rauland
Knut Skinnarland Sculptural Art Collection - Rauland Kunstmuseum
The Skinnarland Collection houses more than 100 works of art by sculptor Knut Skinnarland and a replica of his studio in Rauland.
Nedre Såtehov 4, 3864 Rauland
Dyre Vaa Sculptural Art Collection - Rauland Kunstmuseum
The museum shows sculptures, paintings, graphic art and drawings by the famous artist Dyre Vaa (1903-1980).
Midtre Såtehov 3, 3864 Rauland
