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Rjukan
During the WWII Vemork in Rjukan was in focus for their production of heavy water. The heavy water war stopped the Germans in developing the atom bomb.
Rjukan
Krossobanen was built in 1928 and was a gift from Norsk Hydro, so the townspeople could get up to see the sun during the winter.
Rjukan
At the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum at Vemork you can see the unique exhibition about WWII as well as the industrialization of Rjukan.
Miland
The Rjukan Railway was built by Norsk Hydro, and opened in 1909. It's a unique railway which enabled Sam Eyde to build a power station and factories.
Rjukan
The Rjukan Waterfall is unfortunately much less impressive than it used to be as most of the water has now been diverted into pipes running to the Vemork power station.
Rjukan
The sun mirrors bring sun down to Rjukan Square during winter months, when it is normally shady.
Rjukan
Hike the Saboteur's Trail from Rjukan Fjellstue to Vemork and experience WWII history, following in the footsteps of Norway's brave resistance fighters.
Rjukan
Charming roundtrip in the town centre of Rjukan