Hostel Rauland Vandrerhjem
Rauland Vandrerhjem
Neslandsvegen
N-3864 Rauland
Norway
Tel.
+47 35 07 32 92
Fax.
+47 35 07 35 30
Rauland Hostel is situated by the lake Totak and by the foot of Hardangervidda, Norways largest national park. The mountain village Rauland is the perfect place to stay for mountaineers, ski tourists and those who are interessted in folk music and a thriving cultural life.
The hostels extensive facilities includes 49 recently refurbished single, double and 4 bed rooms. All with private bathroom. One equipped kitchen, a spacious dining and lounge area, sauna, laundry, TV rooms, internet, parking, meeting rooms, group facilities and a large and family friendly outdoor area including Telemarkstunet, a replica cortyard and its old traditional log buildings.
During the Winter Rauland offers 150 km with cross country tracks, 3 ski resorts with a total of 16 lifts and Vierli SWAG Terrain Park, one of Norways finest terrain parks for snowboard and twintip skiing. On a sunny summer’s day Rauland offers undisturbed nature, varied hiking trails, great fshing, cycling, horse riding and elk safaris with elk guarantee. Or why not spend the day on board M/B Fjellvåken on Lake Møsvatn, 919 metres above sea level or join one of the 65 courses in traditional Norwegian handcraft, cooking or folk music? In Rauland and the area around you will find 6 museums and the exhibition of Rauland Kunstforening.
Hostel bed capacity
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| Number of rooms: | 11 | 20 | 14 | 4 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception Open: 08.00 - 16.30 hrs. Hostel Closes: 22.00 hrs. |
| Opening times (over the year): | 02 January 2012 - 21 December 2012. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Haukeliekspressen and Telemarksekspressen combined with local bus operators will take you to Rauland from Oslo/Gardermoen, Sandefjord/Torp, Larvik, Haugesund and Bergen. You will find the complete schedule on www.rutebok.no and more information on www.nor-way.no. Telemark Bilruter AS has several daily arrivals and departures to and from Rauland and Rjukan and Rauland and Åmot. Schedules on www.telemarkbil.no |
| Parking: | Free parking area at hostel. |
| Location: | Rauland Hostel is located above the lake Totak, 1.3 km from Rauland centre. |
| Rail: | From Oslo, Stavanger and Kristiansand take the train to Bø, then use either Haukeliekspressen or Telemarksekspressen to Åmot where there is a local buss to Rauland- For tickets see www.nsb.no |
| Airport: | The closest airports are Sandefjord Airport Torp 198 km, Rygge 201 km and Oslo Airport Gardermoen 255 km. |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Forested/wooded area | | Horseriding at or near hostel |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Winter sports |
| Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Sauna |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Meals available |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Playground |  | Sports |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |
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