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Gaustatoppen & Guastabanen

Tuesday 11th September 2018

Gaustatoppen is a mountain here in Telemark which towers high above the town of Rjukan at an altitude of 1,883 metres. On a clear day you can see this majestic mountain in all its glory and at the summit it is said that you can see one sixth of Norway.

The Guastabanen is a tunnel railway system which will transport you to Gaustatoppen in a unique way. Initially you travel on a tramline through the mountain rock horizontally 850 metres, before changing onto the original funicular railway carriages for the ride up a 1050 metre tunnel, at a gradient of 39 degrees to your destination. Continue reading Gaustatoppen & Guastabanen

Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock

Sunday 2nd September 2018

After enjoying a fun evening with our very young neighbours from Düssledorf and their super laid back dog Nia, a rescue dog from Iran, we had made arrangements to meet this morning around 7 o’clock to drive down the road to hike to the famous natural attraction known as Preikestolen.

Ray had previously completed the climb and was confident that an early start would be beneficial for several reasons. (I can’t imagine what he was thinking when he said he would do it again!!) Continue reading Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock

Preikestolen Golf Club

Saturday 1st September 2018

For a change we woke to blue skies and the warmth of the sun! With a spring in our step we made our way down to our local shops in Jørpeland. One of the supermarkets in this delightful little coastal town was located on the harbour and the views around made our food shopping experience a little more enjoyable.

On the main road heading back up to our campsite we happened to spot a sign saying golfbane and decided to investigate. For those of you that know us well, we were once avid golfers and played as often as we could and despite carrying our clubs around on our travels, have yet to have taken them out and use them!  This could be our opportunity 😉 Continue reading Preikestolen Golf Club

Skjervsfossen waterfall on Hardanger Scenic Route

Wednesday 29th August 2018

On our long trip back from Bergen on our mission of mercy to get replacement parts for the caravan we decided to break up the last part of the journey by swinging by the Skjervsfossen waterfall that was mentioned on the Hardanger National Tourist Scenic Route. We seem to be turning into waterfall enthusiasts!

Despite the terrible weather we were encountering, we knew we would not be coming past this area again, as we will be heading south. Continue reading Skjervsfossen waterfall on Hardanger Scenic Route

Bergen

Monday 27th August 2018

One of the reasons for choosing our campsite was its location on the local bus route into Bergen.

If you intend to spend a few days exploring the city, then a Bergen Card would definitely be worth purchasing. At NOK 260 for a 24 hour adult card, NOK 340 for 48 hour card or NOK 410 for 72 hours it entitles you to free travel on buses in Bergen and the region, as well as the light railway. Plus some free or discounted admission to museums, attractions, tours or cultural events. Continue reading Bergen