Welcome to Gausta, a snow-sure, year-round mountain destination in Telemark—set beneath Gaustatoppen and its legendary panorama. From Gausta View mountain lodge, Step straight into the outdoors with ski-in/ski-out access to both alpine slopes and groomed cross-country tracks, from easy family loops to longer scenic routes across the highlands. 

For a truly unique adventure, ride Gaustabanen—the historic mountain tramway inside the mountain—and reach around 1,800 meters in about 15 minutes, opening up unforgettable viewpoints and high-mountain experiences. 

Just nearby lies Rjukan, a dramatic valley town shaped by waterfalls, hydropower and pioneering industry—today part of the UNESCO-listed Rjukan–Notodden Industrial Heritage Site. Explore the powerful stories at Vemork, home to the famous heavy-water sabotage in 1943, where World War II history comes alive. 

Come for the skiing. Stay for the scenery, stories, and the feeling of being right in the heart of Norwegian mountain history.