Sunfestival in Rjukan
Every spring the people in Rjukan celebrate the return of the sun!
About
In April it is time to celebrate that the sun is finally back! After five months of shade, it is now time to let loose a little, and this year's Solfest will be on April 24, 2027.
The Solfest has been a tradition in Rjukan since 1925, and the day is celebrated with parades, speeches and a number of awards.
Dress up with us, and join the celebration!
Contact
info@visitrjukan.com
Location
Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
Practical information
Rjukan By
- Cultural events
- Festival
- Family/children
- Annual events
- Parade
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Nearby activities
Fishing
Tinn municipality has around 800 lakes containing trout and char. You can fish many of the lakes if you have a fishing permit.
3660 Rjukan
The story of Rjukan
The beautiful, ungovernable Rjukan waterfall had the power, and the engineer, Sam Eyde, and the physicist, Kristian Birkeland, had the know-how.
Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
Rjukan tourist information
Rjukan tourist office is centrally located at the town square in Rjukan.
Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
Ice climbing
Rjukan is reckoned the best location in Northern Europe for ice climbing.
Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
The Giant Sun Mirrors in Rjukan
The sun mirrors bring sun down to Rjukan Square during winter months, when it is normally shady.
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Rjukan Admini Hotel
Rjukan Admini Hotel: Unique historic hotel in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stay where royalty and leaders have been guests. Near Gaustatoppen and Vemork.
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Rjukan Admini Restaurant
At Rjukan Admini Hotel you can invite to parties and enjoy a good dinner in respectable and stately surroundings.
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Gaustatoppen
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Winter at Gaustatoppen
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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.
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