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Rjukan
City
Panorama of Rjukan town, 2015
Panorama of Rjukan town, 2015
Rjukan is located in Telemark
Rjukan
Rjukan
Location in Telemark
Rjukan is located in Norway
Rjukan
Rjukan
Location in Norway
Country Norway
Region Austlandet
County Telemark
District Aust-Telemark
Population
 (2007)
 • Total 3,386
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Rjukan town center; in between tall, steep mountain slopes
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Metal cows beside the bridge in Vemork, decorated with electric lamps

Rjukan is a small city in Norway. It is in the county of Telemark. The town had 3,386 people living there in January 2007.

Between September and March, Rjukan is in the shadow of the mountains and does not get sunlight. In 2013, large mirrors were placed on the mountainside to reflect the sun into the town square.

Rjukan has a long history of tourism. Visitors have been coming to see this narrow valley for more than a century. Rjukan Falls is a famous landmark. The slopes are good for skiing, and the mountain plateau is popular for hiking. Now, Rjukan has become well known for its ice climbing. The season is long, from November to April and there are many waterfalls.

Images for kids

  • Rjukan Sam Eide monument (9458992992)

    Sam Eyde monument

  • Rjukan Church

    Rjukan Church

  • Mosvatn

    Map showing the position of Rjukan between lakes Møsvatn (west, upstream) and Lake Tinn (east)

  • Admini Rjukan

    Norsk Hydro Administration Building

  • Rjukan from Gausta 20190316

    Rjukan is in constant shadow during the winter. Image taken from Gausta ski center.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Rjukan para niños

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