Fishing
Tinn municipality has around 800 lakes containing trout and char. You can fish many of the lakes if you have a fishing permit.
About
Tinn municipality has around 800 lakes containing trout and char. You can fish many of the lakes if you have a fishing permit.
Leisure fishing is fun for everyone and most lakes are easily accessible.
Fishing on the Hardangervidda is only possible until August 20. th.
You can also buy fishing permitts on https://www.inatur.no/
Contact
info@visitrjukan.com
Location
3660 Rjukan
Practical information
- Fishing
- Rivers and Lakes
Nearby events
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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.
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24OKT
Trond Granlund – Intimate concert and dinner
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Rjukan Admini Hotel, 3660 Rjukan
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Rakfisk Evening at Austbygde Bakery
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Mogan 2, 3650 Tinn Austbygd
21NOV
Julemesse i Hovin
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Hovinvegen 1914, 3652 Hovin i Telemark
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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
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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
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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
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Norrøna Ice Festival 2027
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Sunfestival in Rjukan
Every spring the people in Rjukan celebrate the return of the sun!
Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
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The fish are jumping!
Fyresdal has a lot of water. Fyresdal boasts 392 bodies of water over a surface area of 10 decares representing around 12% of Fyresdal's total surface area. This means fishing enthusiasts have almost limitless possibilities to catch the "big one".
Fishing permit:
Fishing permits may be purchased in stores, at petrol stations and camping sites - at around 20 locations both inside and outside of Fyresdal.
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Lake Seljordsvatnet has a sizeable population of large
brown trout, and a concerted effort is being made to develop
it.
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Brøløsvegen 28, 3840 Seljord
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Vråliosvegen 62, 3853 Vrådal
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Nearby activities
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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
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Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
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.
Adminiveien 1, 3660 Rjukan
Rjukan Admini Restaurant
At Rjukan Admini Hotel you can invite to parties and enjoy a good dinner in respectable and stately surroundings.
Sølvvoldveien 3, 3660 Rjukan
Gaustatoppen
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Winter at Gaustatoppen
Gaustatoppen, 1883 meters above sea level, is a pretty sight there it thrones over Rjukan and is covered in snow.
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Tinn Museum
Tinn Museum is a open air museum with houses from before the Black Death and onwards. The oldest building, a cage, was built before 1350.
Sam. Eydesg 299, 3660 Rjukan
Gaustabanen
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Langefonn, 3660 Rjukan
Off piste from Gaustatoppen
Discover Gaustatoppen: Spectacular views, unique skiing for all levels, the historic Gaustabanen, and convenient transport options – a must in Norway!
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Torget 2, 3660 Rjukan
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Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum - Vemork
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Vemork, 3660 Rjukan
