Raulandsakademiet
Affordable accommodation, event venues, and catering in Rauland, Norway. Ideal for groups, craft courses, and outdoor activities year-round!
About
Raulandsakademiet offers affordable accommodation, event venues, and catering year-round. The academy is located 1.5 km west of Rauland town centre.
Accommodation & Facilities
We offer accommodation with breakfast or full board across 48 rooms, all equipped with a private bathroom, shower, and toilet.
- Room Types: Single room, Single Room Plus, Double room, Family room, and Accessible (handicap) room.
- Meals: Option to order breakfast, dinner, and full board.
- Parking & Amenities: Large parking area with EV charging facilities, plus access to a guest sauna.
Event Spaces, Meeting Rooms & Catering
We offer spacious common areas, a fireplace lounge, meeting rooms, and event spaces in various sizes to accommodate any occasion.
- Dining Room: Seats up to 64 people. Serving delicious traditional Norwegian food, with options for festive dinners and specialty menus (e.g., cured meats with homemade flatbread, smoked Totak trout, etc.). Fully licensed to serve beer, wine, and spirits.
- Great Hall:Highly popular for ski groups, sports teams, and youth groups (suitable for light indoor sports). Also used for larger private gatherings, banquets, and memorial services.
- Seating setup: Seats up to 120 people (with capacity expandable to 165).
- Concert Venue: Accommodates approx. 200–250 people.
- Telemarkstunet: Dedicated venue for private events and concerts.
- Catering: Dedicated catering menu available.
For large group bookings, please contact us at +47 35 07 32 92.
Year-Round Outdoor Activities
Summer activities
- Participate in various traditional craft courses throughout the summer.
- Telemarkstunet featuring a stone-baked bakery in the Eldhuset (bakehouse) and a craft shop/exhibition in the Låven (barn).
- Scenic outdoor area with easy access to simple hiking trails, including the Beverstien (Beaver Trail) leading directly to Lake Totak.
- Fishing opportunities on Lake Totak (fishing permit required).
Winter activities
- Short distance to cross-country ski trails and the local ski centre.
- Ice fishing on Lake Totak.
- Snowmobile rental and guided snowmobile safaris starting from Rauland town centre (a short walk away).
Contact
Location
3864 Rauland
Practical information
- Hostel
- Course centre
- Inn/Guesthouse
- Mountain lodge
- Conference
- Bed & Breakfast
Nearby events
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Tilbake til klangen - Bösendorfer 70 år!
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We are opening the doors to new secret rooms at Rjukan Næringspark!
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With his distinctive blend of humor, music, and audience participation, "Skotten" really brings the venue to life.
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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.
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IrinaKarolina is a vocal duo consisting of two sisters who have both immersed themselves in folk music.
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3660 Rjukan
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