Trip Planner: Europe / Norway / Eastern Norway / Telemark / Tinn Municipality / Rjukan / Gaustatoppen

Gaustatoppen, Rjukan

4.7

Must see · Mountain · Nature / Park

Gaustatoppen is the highest mountain in the county Vestfold og Telemark in Norway which lies in the municipality Tinn and Hjartdal. The view from the summit is impressive, as one can see an area of approximately 60,000 km², one sixth of Norway's mainland. The mountain is popular for downhill skiing in winter, and competitions have been held on its slopes. These competitions include the "Norseman triathlon", billed as "the world's most brutal iron-distance triathlon". It starts in Eidfjord and finishes at the top of Gaustatoppen. The summit is accessible on foot in the summer, on a rocky pathway of medium difficulty, although the southern side of the mountain is very dangerous and inaccessible. The wreckage of an airplane crash lies there, as it is too difficult to remove it.

Use our Rjukan trip planning website to arrange your visit to Gaustatoppen and other attractions in Rjukan.
Source

Create an itinerary including Gaustatoppen

Gaustatoppen reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

322 reviews

Google

4.8

By Fuzzyhunden

We went on a hike to the top and was really surprised to see how well the trails was marked - we came in mid August, so there weren’t that many people around, which was very nice. We had lunch at the.... more »
By torleikk

To many slow moving people in the track to completely enjoy the hike. The transfer bus from Gaustablikk høyfjellshotell was great. Next time I will take the tram down the mountain. more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Google

By Katka Karol Kohoutová

Beautiful view! You can have coffee and wafles up there!

more less
By Julius Noreika

Pretty nice views

more less

See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Rjukan

Get a personalized trip

A complete day by day itinerary
based on your preferences

Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules

Book it

Choose from the best hotels
and activities. Up to 50% off

Manage it

Everything in one place.
Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Rjukan

See all ›

National Park

Hardangervidda Nasjonalparksenter

4.6

Duration: 2h 30 min

Specialty Museum

Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum

4.2

Duration: 2h 30 min

Ski Area

Gaustabanen

4.5

Duration: 2 hours

Ski Area

Krossobanen

4.5

Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Rjukan

River Rafting / Tubing

River Rafting & Tubing Geilo

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

Church

Heddal Stave Church Notodden

4.6

Duration: 2 hours

Ski Area

Slaatta Skisenter - Geilo Snowsports Geilo

4.4

Duration: 8 hours

Scenic Walking Area

Hardangervidda National Park Uvdal

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

Hidden gems in Rjukan

Landmark

The Sun Mirror

4.2

Duration: 2 hours

Farm

Selstali Seter

4.9

Duration: 1h 30 min

Landmark

Maar Hydroelectric Power Plant

4.7

Duration: 2 hours

Ski Area

Gaustablikk Ski Resort

2.4

Duration: 2 hours

Nearby attractions in Rjukan

Fun & Games

Rjukanbadet

4.5

Duration: 2 hours

Food & Drink

Gaustatoppen Turisthytte

4.0

Duration: 2h 30 min

Sightseeing Tour

Telemark Opplevelser Day Tours

5.0

Duration: 2 hours

Visitor Center

Rjukan Tourist Office

4.2

Duration: 2 hours

Wildlife in Rjukan

Wildlife Area

Skyhook

4.6

Duration: 4 hours

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Gaustatoppen by other users