Elk safari – Meet the king of the forest
In Rauland you can go on an elk safari and meet the "king of the forest" in his natural element.
It's not without reason that the elk is called the "king of the forest" – with a shoulder height of up to 2.3 metres and a length of up to 3.2 metres, the impressive animal is always a stunning sight.
In Rauland you have the chance to get up close to the big animals. Here you can go on an elk safari with Rauland Tourist during the summer season. The tour goes through the beautiful forest and mountain terrain, and along the way the guides tell about both elk and other wild animals of the area.
If you visit Rauland outside the summer season, you can make the trip on your own – Rauland Tourist has posted the route map on their website, marking where you have the best chance of meeting the big animals.
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Rauland – Year-round idyllic mountaintop village
Rauland is the epitome of Norwegian mountaintop idyll, situated at the foot of the enormous Hardangervidda plateau. You can take part in incredible activities out in nature here all year round – with a wide range of enjoyable pursuits for the whole family to enjoy. In this article, we give you our vote for the three best activities in each of the four seasons.
Hardangervidda National Park route – a string of adventures
If you’re planning a holiday in one of the welcoming towns of Telemark, such as Hovden, Rauland or Gausta – a drive along the Hardangervidda National Park route – also known as the Telemark Mountain Road – is a must. The route goes from Heddal Stave Church in the east to Haukelifjell in the west and is 235 kilometres in total. The trip is dotted with attractions, viewpoints, charming villages and impressive natural surroundings, so most people enjoy the journey in shorter sections, so you have time to make stops along the way and enjoy the many sights on offer.
Norway for kids
We’ve listed a number of highlights below – remember that you’ll find lots of fantastic family activities at all of our destinations in Norway, so you can find more inspiration on each individual destination page here in our travel universe.