Summer holiday in Rauland

Visiting Rauland in summer, you can enjoy hiking, fishing, cycling and horseback riding. Explore mountain peaks or head out on a peaceful canoe trip. Stay and dine comfortably at one of the hotels, or choose a cozy cabin with beautiful mountain scenery.

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  • Discover Rauland by bike

    Hit the trails along lakes and mountains and experience the stunning scenery. Rauland Feriesenter (Vierli) rents mountain bikes and bicycles for all levels!

    Bike rental in Rauland

  • Hardangervidda day-trip

    Experience untouched nature on this mountain plateau, which is a national park known for its many trout lakes and waterways with rich fishing.

    Day-trip hiking

  • Vemork Museum

    Step inside the historic power station at Vemork, the site of one of WWII’s most daring sabotage missions. Winner of Travellers’ Choice Award 2024.

    Read more about Vemork

Activities in Rauland

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    Hiking with a beautiful view

    Rauland offers a wide network of hiking trails. No matter whether you are planning a short trip or an extended hiking holiday, you will find routes that suit your purpose. For example, take a trip to the Falkenuten mountain ridge and enjoy the many impressive views along the way. There are good fishing opportunities in the surrounding lakes, so your hiking holiday in Rauland can be complemented with the pleasure of catching your own dinner.

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    Tours on the lakes and into the mountain landscape

    Tours on the lakes and into the mountain landscape
    Rauland is surrounded by beautiful mountain lakes that are easy to reach. Become the captain of your own rowing boat or canoe and set out on a quiet trip in the Norwegian nature — perfect for both children and adults.

    You can also experience the idyllic Møsvatn, just a short drive from Rauland, aboard the catamaran M/B Fjellvåken II, which sails at the foot of Hardangervidda and offers a unique view of the mountain landscape.

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    Activities for children

    In Rauland the whole family can be active together. There are lots of children's activities such as Frisbee golf, mini golf, a large playground, boat and canoe rentals, tour orientation and much more! Satisfy your hunger in the Vierli Kafeteria or at one of the barbecue areas in the area, where you can prepare your own food.

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    Experiences at Bø Sommarland

    Just over an hour from Rauland lies Bø Sommarland – a summer paradise packed with water activities for all ages. Here, you can easily combine your mountain holiday with a day full of thrills, splashes, and fun.

    The park offers a wide range of attractions, from the adrenaline-pumping Magasuget and Europe’s largest water coaster Mot i Brøstet, to the impressive surf wave Flow Rider, the gentle Sommarlandelva, exciting children’s areas with small slides and pools, and large splash pools where the whole family can enjoy the water.

Book your holiday in Rauland

Book a holiday with a hotel, cabin or holiday apartment in Rauland. Accommodation and ferry crossing are included in the price.

Find price and book in Rauland

In Rauland, you can choose from a wide range of holiday apartments, cabins and hotels. There is something for everyone. You bring the experiences and we provide the perfect setting.

The price is calculated based on your desired date and the available places.

Price Example: Accommodation in a cabin incl. final cleaning at Vierli Hyttegrend for 4 people, including 1 car and round-trip ferry crossing from Hirtshals, with arrival on Sunday in week 34, 2026. Status: December 11, 2025.

From 230 € per person Color Club from 225 €

Useful information

Plan your trip to Rauland with ease – find directions, distances, and tips for shopping in the town centre.

 How to get to Rauland from Oslo?

  • Follow E18 toward Drammen
  • Continue on E134 via Kongsberg and Notodden
  • At the Haukeli junction, turn onto FV37 toward Rauland
  • Travel time: approx. 3.5–4 hours

How to get to Rauland from Larvik?

  • Take E18 to Porsgrunn
  • Continue on Route 36 to Seljord
  • From Seljord, follow E134 west
  • Turn onto FV37 toward Rauland
  • Travel time: approx. 2.5–3 hours

How to get to Rauland from Kristiansand?

  • Drive E18 eastbound
  • Exit toward Lunde/Seljord
  • Continue on Route 41 to Seljord
  • From Seljord, follow E134 west
  • Turn onto FV37 toward Rauland
  • Travel time: approx. 3.5–4 hours

Distances to Rauland: 

  • From Oslo: 207 km
  • From Larvik: 176 km
  • From Kristiansand: 242 km

In Rauland, you will find a lively center with a number of businesses.

See more information about shops at visitrauland.com.

The Tourist Information is centrally located in Rauland city centre inside the Rauland Fjellsport shop.

Opening hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 09:00–15:00
  • Friday and Saturday: 09:00–17:00

Address: Juvlandsvegen, 3864 Rauland
Tel: (+47) 35 07 18 00
Email: info@raulandfjellsport.no